Two horse trainers in Idaho were caught on video violently beating a defenceless horse as it lay on the ground, using a metal pipe and a plank of wood. Despite the brutality, Idaho law treats first-time animal abuse as a misdemeanour with low fines. The horse is now safe, but without legal reform, these abusers could be back around animals.

Idaho law treats first-time animal abuse as a misdemeanour with possible fines as low as $100, which is not enough to deter abusers. The petition calls for first-offense animal cruelty to be made a felony in Idaho to ensure real consequences for abusers. The petition aims to ban abusers from working with or owning animals again.

The petition urges Idaho lawmakers to make first-offense animal cruelty a felony to ensure real justice and consequences for abusers. By signing the petition, supporters can stand up for animals who cannot speak for themselves and help prevent future acts of cruelty.