A. Shelter. All equine animals shall be sheltered in a warm, clean stable between the first day of October and the last day of the following March, with reasonable shelter the balance of the year.

B. Shoeing. All equine animals shall be properly shod, except when being used exclusively in the field. In icy weather the shoes shall be such as to give the animal secure footing.

C. Harness. No harness, collar, sweat-pad, bridle, blanket, saddle, or other equipment shall be used on any equine animal which may cause it pain or discomfort, all of the same shall be mended by riveting, sewing, lacing and the use of strong straps. The use of any kind of wire is prohibited.

D. Bits. Spade bits, J.I.C. bits, bits with long curb, or bits other than standard make, are prohibited.

E. Spurs. The use of spurs with sharp or pointed rowels is prohibited. Locked or wired rowels are also prohibited.

F. Lame or Injured – Working Prohibited. It is unlawful to work or ride any equine animal when it is lame or suffering from any injury or diseased condition or when it cannot masticate its hay or other rough forage properly, but such last-mentioned animal shall be kept in pasture and fed such foods as it can masticate, otherwise it shall be disposed of in a humane manner.

G. Disposal. It is unlawful for any person to dispose of or to accept from any person, any equine animal which is over age, wind-broken, spavined, diseased or permanently injured if such animal is to be used by the recipient for work, riding, or profit.

H. Riding Academies. Owners or operators of riding academies shall arrange such a schedule that each horse used for hire shall have one full day of rest each week, not to exceed seven hours of riding per day. A well-ventilated stable, devoid of direct draft and with a dry earthen or wooden floor and a reasonable amount of dry bedding shall be provided.

I. Overloading. It is unlawful to overwork any equine animal, or combination thereof, or to drive any such when sick, lame, or crippled; nor shall any mare be worked until after a reasonable rest period after foaling.

J. Endangering Health. It is unlawful to negligently or willfully endanger the life or health of any equine animal by failing to provide it with food, light, air, water or space fairly sufficient for its needs and comfort.

K. Drugging. It is unlawful to give a horse a drug or substance for the purpose of pepping up such animal to increase its ability to work when lame or injured, to increase its salability, or to win a race.

L. Condemnation Board. It is unlawful to work an equine animal which is decrepit through old age or otherwise. Any person who owns such animal shall either cease working such animal and provide proper care therefor, or shall immediately dispose of such animal in a humane manner. The municipal court is authorized in the proper case to order the immediate disposal of such animal for humane purposes. In the matter of the disposal of such animals, a condemnation board is created to advise the court in such cases. Such board may call to the attention of the court any case of this character, and the court may, in its discretion, consult with and ask the advice of such board. Such condemnation board shall consist of two accredited veterinarians of the state, one humane officer of the humane society, or a police officer of the city to be appointed by the acting president of the humane society. Such board members shall serve without pay or compensation for expenses. The board, upon request of the court as aforesaid, shall examine any animal, and return their findings and recommendations in writing to the court. If the court determines that such animal shall be destroyed and disposed of, it shall issue such order to the police chief of the city and he shall see that such order is carried out as soon as convenient. [Ord. 10468 § 2, 1993].