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NRCHA Inducts California Farrier Into Its Hall Of Fame

Joe Magistri is the first horseshoer to receive the Vaquero Award
By Chelsea Moskow posted on November 24, 2018 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing
A California farrier was inducted into the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Hall Of Fame after becoming the first horseshoer to receive the Vaquero Award. The NRCHA honored Joe Magistri on Oct. 18, 2018, for contributing to the cow horse industry and upholding the traditional ways of being a farrier and a cowboy.
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World Equestrian Games’ Future Is Cloudy

FEI accepting bids for individual world championships disciplines in 2022
By Chelsea Moskow posted on November 21, 2018
The future of the World Equestrian Games in its current form is in doubt after the Fédération Équestre Internationale Organizing Committee agreed Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2018, to accept site bids for individual discipline championships.
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Thoroughbred Community Helps Parkinson’s Research

November 20, 2018 | Posted in Education
Source: Keeneland
Owning a piece of Thoroughbred racing history has more benefits than just having the rights to authentic memorabilia. Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify both had mementos included in the sixth annual Sporting Art Auction held on Nov. 18, 2018, at Keeneland Auction House. Proceeds benefited Ann Hanley Parkinson’s Research Fund.
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Farrier Doug Figgs Nominated For Musical Talent

November 19, 2018 | Posted in Education
Source: AB Journal

Farrier Doug Figgs of Lemitar, N.M., has been nominated for the International Western Music Association male performer of the year and entertainer of the year awards, according to the Albuquerque Journal. The awards ceremony took place during the annual convention on Nov. 7-11, 2018 at the Hotel Albuquerque.


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Hoof Testers | Model Veterinary Practice Act

November 16, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education
This week's facts and figures... How Often Do You Use Hoof Testers? The American Veterinary Medical Association Maintains That “farriery exists well outside of the definition of veterinary medicine and does not need to be included in the Model Veterinary Practice Act (MVPA).” Do You Agree? This edition of Farrier Facts & Figures is brought to you by Markel Insurance Co.
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