An article from the New York Times called Hungry for horse meat explains how France and other European countries consume horse meat in every day restaurants. They serve horse burgers and that it tastes very similar to beef. The author himself tried it and I don't think I could ever. Italians have become the highest consumers of horse meat. The article also compares the attitude towards horse meat and there is a huge difference in the two cultures. The United States has been against the consumption due to activist groups that feel it is animal cruelty.
Therefore, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act was introduced into the House on September 19, 2011 by Congressman Dan Burton. This will prohibit the shipping, sale and consumption of horses. There will be penalties up to $3,000 or one year in jail for the first offense and up to $5,000 and two years in jail for the second offense. Civil penalties can also be applied up to 2,000 per violation.
The American Horse Council is a non profit organization that is involved in protecting anything that has to do with equestrian life by working with the government. Their website, American Horse Council, is an informative site that will keep you updated with what is going on in the government regarding horses.
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