Mobile, AL Updates Horse Safety Rules for Mardi Gras

Mobile, Alabama, is enhancing its horse safety and welfare rules for Mardi Gras parades, effective for the 2026 season. Following a 2024 incident, new regulations include mandatory vet exams, riding training, and on-site inspections. Animal Control Officers will now assess horses health using national standards, replacing the need for a separate exam certificate. Horse owners must submit vaccination and disease testing docs by Jan 23, while riders need annual training or refresher courses. Riders under 16 must wear helmets. One free training clinic will be offered before 2026. Horses not meeting standards may be removed from the parade route. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.