Proper care of licensed equines.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-1-43
in effectSec. 6-1-43 - Proper care of licensed equines.
A. An equine required to be licensed pursuant to this article must receive the following routine veterinary care to remain compliant with this chapter:
1. A full soundness exam every six months by a veterinarian licensed by the State of Tennessee.
2. Treatment for internal parasites or fecal floatation egg counts every four months under the direction of a veterinarian licensed by the State of Tennessee, and treatment for external parasites whenever they are found to be present.
3. Hoof trimming and shoes reset every six to eight weeks using caulks or borium to prevent slippage and rubber shoes or pads to prevent concussion injuries; shoes shall be shod in a manner approved by the director of animal services and shall have non-skid base surfaces.
B. A preventative vaccination/ veterinary record affirming these standards are met shall be maintained by certificate holder and must be available for inspection on demand by the director of animal services or their designee, to include:
1. Current license of the equine being used;
2. Current picture of the equine;
3. Current health certificate of the equine;
4. The equine's body condition score, certified every six months by a veterinarian licensed by the State of Tennessee; and
5. Description and location of any other identifying characteristics, marks, and brands of the equine.
C. The animal must be kept clean, especially those areas in contact with the harness or other tack, as well as groomed daily when in service and must not have fungus, dandruff or a poor or dirty coat.
D. Each animal must be fed at least twice daily and shall have access to forage and feed in the amount to keep appropriate body condition score. The forage and feed shall be kept clean, fresh and must be of good quality.
E. Each animal must have accessible potable drinking water provided in the stable at all times.
F. An animal shall be properly exercised when not working.
G. Holders and drivers shall ensure that each equine is offered potable drinking water in an appropriate container after every fare.
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6BULIRE_CH6-1HOAWCA_S6-1-43PRCALIEQFetched: 10/28/2026