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Why are U.S. Lawmakers Taking an Unusual Step to Fight Horse Soring?

By Jeff Cota posted on May 1, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses

More than 50 years after the Horse Protection Act of 1970 became law, soring continues to be a hot-button issue — one that is taking greater prominence after an extraordinary step by lawmakers.

We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know About the Hoof

By Ian Davies, DipWCF posted on March 13, 2021 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming

One thing that is consistent across every specialized field is that overconfidence can quickly develop in practitioners and have disastrous consequences for others. This is especially true when it comes to professions that provide care for others, such as doctors, vets and even farriers.

Always Dreaming About the Amatos’ Big Shoes

By Elizabeth Anne Gillespie posted on January 23, 2021 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

Thoroughbred racing is an extended family where lifelong friendships are forged and memorable experiences are shared and celebrated. A chance meeting in a doctor’s waiting room one Saratoga morning led me on such a journey.

Horse Soring Rhetoric Amps Up, But Will Change Follow?

By Jeff Cota posted on November 28, 2020 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

As the sun sets on 2020 and the 116th Congress, the verbal jousting intensifies over proposed legislation that aims to fulfill the original intent of the Horse Protection Act — the abolition of soring.

The Making of a Stand

By Jeff Cota posted on October 31, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment, Safety & Healthcare

Farriery is an ancient profession, to be sure. While balancing hooves with a trim and nailing on shoes remain the foundational tasks, there have been considerable advances in the industry. Many times, significant sacrifices are made to bring innovations to the farrier market. Some sacrifices are more significant than others.

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Why are U.S. Lawmakers Taking an Unusual Step to Fight Horse Soring?

We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know About the Hoof

Always Dreaming About the Amatos’ Big Shoes

Horse Soring Rhetoric Amps Up, But Will Change Follow?

The Making of a Stand

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