The High Court clarified that these equestrian practices are not prohibited, which opens a new debate between animal defenders and those who defend popular traditions.
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The Constitutional Court of Colombia ratified the law that prohibits bullfights, corralejas, roosters of roosters and coleo. This decision establishes a three -year period so that these practices disappear completely.
The Court clarified that Hurries are not part of prohibited activitieshence They will remain legal In the country.
The cultural weight of horseback riding
The horseback riding are part of the festive calendar of many municipalities and departments, especially in Antioquia, Valle del Cauca, Córdoba and the Caribbean Coast.
Unlike bullfights, the court does not consider them a abuse show in themselves. However, Animalist sectors question the impact on the welfare of horses During these celebrations.
What’s coming for horseback riding
For now, Hurries continue to be legal in Colombiabut the public debate is still open.
The senator Esmeralda Hernándezauthor of the law, regretted that they were excluded and said that will continue to promote projects to review the use of animals in public shows.
The future will depend on how communities achieve regulate its development and of the pressure of social sectors that ask for changes in these traditions.
A tradition in the center of the debate
With this decision, Bullfighting shows begin to go outbut The horseback riding will continue at the Patronage Festivities and Local Fairs.
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