In this section, “equine” includes horses, donkeys, mules, and ponies. This section does not apply to the owner of the equine or a person acting on behalf of or at the direction of the owner of the equine. A person may not: willfully and maliciously interfere with, injure, destroy, or tamper with an equine used for: racing or breeding; a competitive exhibition of skill, breed, or stamina; or any other lawful activity; willfully start, instigate, engage in, or further an act that interferes with, injures, destroys, or tampers with an equine used for: racing or breeding; a competitive exhibition of skill, breed, or stamina; or any other lawful activity; or commit an act that tends to interfere with, injure, destroy, or tamper with an equine used for: racing or breeding; a competitive exhibition of skill, breed, or stamina; or any other lawful activity. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.