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.
“Although some studies support biotin supplementation, research on other ingredients commonly included in hoof supplements is needed,” warns Bryan Waldridge, head veterinarian for Kentucky Equine Research. “It is important that owners realize that dietary supplements are not a quick fix, and imbalances in the mineral content of a horse’s diet can wreck havoc on hooves.”
Charles Jr. and Leon Faulk spend their days occupied with a centuries-old trade: as farriers and blacksmiths. It is what their father did before them and their grandfather before him. And, it is the tradition that Charles Jr. hopes will be carried on by his son Christian.
Thirty-two years after graduating as a veterinarian, Professor Raymond Geor has returned to Massey University to lead its largest faculty, the College of Sciences.
The sound of a farrier hard at work means Jan Mueller is about to have a successful day at Churchill Downs. The Louisville woman drives around in her truck with the windows down just listening for farriers shoeing horses.
A pair of horseshoes worn by legendary Australian racehorse Phar Lap has been sold for $24,400 ($19,479 USD), including fees, at an auction in Melbourne.
A service for British Columbia farrier Philip Hind will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at St. Mathias Church, 600 Richmond, Ave., Victoria, British Columbia. A tea will follow at 1908 Richardson St.
In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.
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