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Vet, Farrier Dispute Cruel Conditions For New York Carriage Horses

By Jeff Cota posted on March 19, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds
While legislation has yet to be introduced, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's declaration to ban horse-drawn carriages stirred a hornet's nest among activists on both sides of the issue. Advocates of the industry say the horses receive outstanding care. Organizations such as New Yorkers for Clean Livable and Safe Streets claim the horses are abused and imprisoned within "tiny stalls."
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AAEP Opposes PAST Alternative

March 7, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
The American Association of Equine Practitioners joins the American Veterinary Medical Association and many others in opposing new legislation introduced on Capitol Hill last week that is being promoted as an alternative to the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act.
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Keeping Trail Horses On The Trails

Several farriers share how they manage the footcare challenges of weekend trail riders
By Shannon Venegas posted on March 1, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
A lot of discussion and worry surround trimming and shoeing performance horses. But the truth of the matter is that the majority of farriers handle backyard and pleasure horses.
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Understanding The Cutting Horse’s Job

When shoeing the cutting horse, apply solid basics with a comprehension of what that athlete needs to do
By Jeremy McGovern posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds
Doyle Blagg will tell you that shoeing cutting horses isn't rocket science. That's easy for the Collinsville, Texas, farrier to say - he's been on and worked under them for almost 60 years.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

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Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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