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Jeremy McGovern
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The Pressure Of High Stakes

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 29, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Next week, California Chrome goes for the Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes. Getting less attention in the press is the work of the horse's farrier, Judd Fisher. That's not unexpected. The joke has always been that a farrier never gets attention unless there is a "problem" with the foot.


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Jeremy McGovern
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A Talent Required For Horse Shows

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 17, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
One of the many maxims of farriery is to never criticize the work of another farrier because you don't know what he or she was facing when they were working with the horse. This should be practiced at the various levels and settings found in this trade.
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Dueling Legislation A Sore Spot In Horse Community

April 11, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
Source: Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM
With a smooth gait well-suited for carrying riders great distances in comfort, the Tennessee walking horse is symbolic of the American South. The breed's unique running walk and high-stepping gait, known as the "big lick,"? can bring big money in the show ring. Those high steps kick up more than dirt in the arena. They're kicking up tensions in the horse community lately, as well.
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