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4. Horse Welfare & Humane Treatment
WSCA is committed to responsible horsemanship and the highest standards of horse welfare. Content suggesting conduct inconsistent with WSCA welfare standards may be reviewed and investigated by the Association. WSCA reserves the right to take appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Legitimate welfare concerns should be reported directly to WSCA through official channels.
5. Representation of WSCA
Only individuals expressly authorized by the WSCA Executive Committee or Marketing and Promotions Chair may issue official statements on behalf of the Association.
Unauthorized individuals or entities may not:
• Present themselves as WSCA spokespersons
• Use WSCA logos, trademarks, or branding without written permission
• Disclose confidential, proprietary, or non-public information 6. Additional Standards for Employees, Board Members & Judges
Because WSCA employees, Board members, and licensed judges serve in positions of trust and authority, they are held to a heightened standard of professionalism. Accountability, integrity, and impartiality must guide online conduct.
In addition to complying with all provisions of this policy, these individuals must:
• Avoid posting or engaging with content that could compromise— or appear to compromise— impartiality
• For judges, this includes actions such as“ liking” or commenting on content involving horses, exhibitors, or trainers during an ongoing event which they are judging.
• Refrain from discussing pending disciplinary matters, protests, investigations, or confidential Board deliberations
• Avoid negative public commentary on individual exhibitors, trainers, horses, or judging decisions
• Refrain from using social media to criticize WSCA policies; concerns should be directed to WSCA leadership through appropriate channels
• Abstain from online disputes with members or participants
• Maintain neutrality in matters that could reasonably come before the Board in an official capacity
• Avoid posts that could undermine confidence in the fairness, governance, or credibility of WSCA 7. Reporting Violations & Enforcement
Alleged violations of this policy must be submitted in writing to WSCA leadership and include supporting documentation( e. g., screenshots or copies of content), date, platform, and a brief description of the concern. All reports will be reviewed confidentially in accordance with WSCA disciplinary procedures.
WSCA reserves the right to take action when online conduct harms the Association’ s integrity, reputation, operations, or welfare standards. WSCA may, at its sole discretion, remove social media posts on its accounts that it deems to have violated the standards of this policy.
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WSCA Procedure Number 34 WSCA Social Media Policy Reviewed by the Board: 06 May 2026 WSCA Board Meeting