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USDA Proposes Soring Rule, Humane Society Says

April 4, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Shoeing

The United States Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule to update the Horse Protection Act that signals “its readiness to end the cruel practice of soring,” according to The Humane Society of the United States.

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Walking Horse Group Touts Success With Flat-Shod Rules

July 20, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Source: The Tennessean

When legislation to toughen federal protections against horse soring gained momentum last year, opponents said the proposed rule changes would decimate their walking horse show industry. But a Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based walking horse group says it has found a way to thrive regardless of what becomes of those stiffer rules.

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Farrier Gives His Side Of The Story Following Case Dismissal

By Jeremy McGovern posted on June 7, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds

Following dismissal of all charges, Blake Primm insists the USDA made a critical mistake by including him in a case of pressure shoeing.

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Senators Aim To End Soring While Preserving Walking Horse Tradition

May 5, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Source: Sen. Lamar Alexander

A trio of senators have introduced legislation that they say will “end the contemptible, illegal practice of horse soring once and for all” while preserving the Tennessee Walking Horse tradition.

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Senators Reintroduce Anti-Soring Legislation

April 29, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Source: Sen. Kelly Ayotte and Sen. Mark Warner

A pair of United States senators are resuming their quest to prevent the practice of soring horses.

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House Ethics Committee To Investigate Author Of Anti-Soring Bill

March 30, 2015

Source: Lexington Herald-Leader

The House of Representatives has created an investigative panel to probe whether Rep. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., improperly pushed legislation that his wife lobbied on for the Humane Society.

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5th Circuit Court Nixes USDA Horse-Protection Rule

February 24, 2015 | Posted in Business Practices, Disciplines & Breeds

Source: Courthouse News Service

The 5th Circuit struck down a USDA rule aimed at penalizing horse owners who purposely injure their horses to achieve a gait prized at horse competitions.

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USDA Says Soring Violations Run Rampant While Industry-Paid Vets See No Problems

By Frank Lessiter posted on October 10, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

It's time for the terrible practice of soring Tennessee Walking Horses for the show ring to come to an end. And doing so not only rests on the shoulders of folks in the equine industry, but also involves members of Congress.

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Soring Arrests Now Include First Farrier

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 28, 2013 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

While arrests were made earlier this spring of Maryville, Tenn., horse trainer Larry Joe Wheelon and two co-workers suspected of violating the Tennessee law against animal cruelty, an early June arrest was made of a farrier for his role in the disgraceful practice of soring. This represents the first time a farrier has been arrested in conjunction with ongoing state and federal soring investigations.

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March 1, 2009 | Posted in Education

A number of years ago the issue of hypersensitization in show jumpers was brought to the attention of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) by several national riding federations.

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Date: 04/17/25

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Trimming Donkeys: Trimming Protocol, Hoof Distortion, and Laminitis – Webinar, Part 2, will be April 17, 2025. The clinician is Ross Keller.

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Articles Tagged with ''soring''

USDA Proposes Soring Rule, Humane Society Says

Walking Horse Group Touts Success With Flat-Shod Rules

Farrier Gives His Side Of The Story Following Case Dismissal

Senators Aim To End Soring While Preserving Walking Horse Tradition

Senators Reintroduce Anti-Soring Legislation

House Ethics Committee To Investigate Author Of Anti-Soring Bill

5th Circuit Court Nixes USDA Horse-Protection Rule

USDA Says Soring Violations Run Rampant While Industry-Paid Vets See No Problems

Soring Arrests Now Include First Farrier

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