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Congress Proposes Record Spending to Combat Horse Soring

By Jeff Cota posted on October 20, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Shoeing

Companion congressional appropriation bills aim to increase spending by a record amount to enforce the Horse Protection Act of 1970.

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House Reintroduces PAST Act

By Jeff Cota posted on October 4, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Shoeing

Bipartisan lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives reintroduced familiar legislation that aims to end horse soring.

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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.

Briefings: September/October 2019

September 6, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Safety & Healthcare

Canada Recalls Anti-Fungal Products A popular antiseptic dye that’s used in the treatment of equine fungal infections was pulled from the Canadian marketplace over fears of increased cancer risk. Health Canada has recalled all products — including equine thrush treatments — that contain gentian violet from the Canadian marketplace.

Briefings July/August 2019

June 29, 2019 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Safety & Healthcare

As seasons change and weather fluctuates, climates can experience high volumes of precipitation. Without proper drainage, land and pathways can become muddy and waterlogged. One way to avoid loss of hoof traction and accumulation of mud is to create a high-traffic pad, according to the University of Minnesota Extension.

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House Passes Spending Bill with $2 Million for Horse Protection Act

By Jeff Cota posted on June 26, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds

The United States House of Representatives approved a $383 billion spending bill that includes money to enforce the Horse Protection Act.

Reader Commentary: December 2018

November 26, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Education, Safety & Healthcare

p>I wanted to share my own experience after reading your online Q&A, “Billing Clients” (AmericanFarriers.com/articles/4655). Almost all of my clients have paid when the services are done.

Poll: PAST Act

June 18, 2018

Do you support the Prevent All Soring Practices Act?

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Farm Bill Amendment Aims To Ban Action Devices, Pad Stacks And Wedge Pads

By Jeff Cota posted on May 15, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Equipment, Shoeing

The House Rules Committee is expected to hear testimony today on legislation that aims to prohibit action devices, pad stacks and wedges when showing Tennessee Walking Horses.

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Florida Congressman Introduces Rival Horse Protection Bill

By Jeff Cota posted on April 5, 2017 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses

A Florida veterinarian in Congress has introduced legislation to amend the Horse Protection Act and compete against a bill that has been endorsed by the Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration.

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Congress Proposes Record Spending to Combat Horse Soring

House Reintroduces PAST Act

Horse Soring Rhetoric Amps Up, But Will Change Follow?

Briefings: September/October 2019

Briefings July/August 2019

House Passes Spending Bill with $2 Million for Horse Protection Act

Reader Commentary: December 2018

Poll: PAST Act

Farm Bill Amendment Aims To Ban Action Devices, Pad Stacks And Wedge Pads

Florida Congressman Introduces Rival Horse Protection Bill

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