What a mess for CT's equestrian industries if they rule "yes." And likely the wrong decision, just as most canine associations say that breed-specific legislation does nothing to curb dog violence.
In this case, I'm assuming Scuppy is a gelding, but the three incidents in the comment thread (including the famous photo) all involved intact male horses. The best thing a pet owner (or recreational horse owner) can do to reduce the risk of their male animal attacking someone is to get it neutered. Over 90 percent of fatal dog attacks involve male dogs, 94 percent of which aren't neutered.
I hope the court sees sense. Horses aren't innately vicious, just as there aren't innately vicious breeds of dogs.
Except for poodles. F*ck poodles.
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