what states is it illegal to own a horse?
Question by magnezin: what states is it illegal to own a horse?
are there any?
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Question by magnezin: what states is it illegal to own a horse?
are there any?
Feel free to answer in the comment section below
I dont think so…I feel bad for anyone who lives in one of those states…
party of me
May 25, 2013 at 5:26 pm
no
bridge
May 25, 2013 at 6:13 pm
Horses are a domesticated animal.
Only exotic or wild animals need a license to be owned, and in some states are illegal to own.
the_kitten_trouble
May 25, 2013 at 6:13 pm
There are no states in the US that don’t allow people to own horses, but some towns/cities don’t allow them. For example, the town I live in (in IL) doesn’t allow any animal with hooves, so my horse lives in a nearby town. Hope that helped!
Horses and Daughters
May 25, 2013 at 6:16 pm
None. But some cities don’t allow horses to live within the city limits (Usually bigger cities or neighbourhoods don’t allow them)
Sarah C- Equine Help 101
May 25, 2013 at 6:42 pm
no, it is legal in every state of the United States of America
MusicGirl
May 25, 2013 at 7:29 pm
NONE!?!?!?
Kristin G
May 25, 2013 at 7:31 pm
No there aren’t any states in which it is illegal to own a horse.
Aly
May 25, 2013 at 8:11 pm
There is no state which does not allow equine ownership. There are most definitely horses residing in ALL of the states.
Whether equine husbandry is permitted by a particular area’s zoning regulations is another story.
Every town/city has the authority to create and regulate its own zoning laws. If it is an urban city, it may decide to outlaw any livestock (including horses, cows, chickens, pigs, etc.)
Most towns also have minimal land requirements for livestock. For example, in some towns, it is required that you have at least 2 acres per horse.
There may also be neighborhood requirements that do not allow horses or livestock. These requirements are not town-governed zoning laws, but have to do with the property deeds. For example, if I am a land developer and I decide to a 50 acre parcel, split it up into 100 building lots and build 100 homes on it, I have the power to write into the sublot deeds whatever restrictions or requirements I decide. (You’ve probably experienced or heard about neighborhoods where the houses can only be 1 of 3 chosen colors, for example.) My restriction might include a no-livestock rule.
In a nearby town from where I live, it was developed as a somewhat upscale town but back in the 1800’s, when it was not uncommon to have at least a few chickens of your own. Therefore the bylaws of the town still state that “no livestock is permitted in the front yard”. You can have a cow, but it just has to go in the backyard!
So it just all depends on zoning, basically.
whitewolfe
May 25, 2013 at 8:21 pm
No state is illegal for a horse. In most states they have to be in a country area. Like zoneings and crap! Check with your state! 🙂
Glamorous
May 25, 2013 at 8:34 pm
well i dont think there are any states like that…i know were allowed to have them anywhere in my city that we want as long as they arent near the chemical plant. but also i do live in Tennessee so of course were allowed to have horses lol! what goes better with country music then a beautiful horse?
lacie o
May 25, 2013 at 8:51 pm
There are no states where horse ownership is illegal. Many cities and towns, and most suburban areas have zoning or covenant rules that regulate the number and often the gender of the horses that can be kept in a particular place. In most places, keeping a stallion in a residential neighborhood IS illegal, because such horses can be dangerous to children, pets, and non-horse people should they get loose. Otherwise, however, it is usually something that is regulated by local law or ordinance. Some of the bigger cities require that horses be kept outside the city limits, but this varies from place to place. Check with the local zoning and public works departments for more information on horse ownership rules in your area. Their numbers are in the local yellow pages.
Starlight 1
May 25, 2013 at 9:29 pm