Articles by Jeff Cota

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Enforcement And Transparency Can Be A Tricky Balance

By Jeff Cota posted on February 23, 2017

The enforcement of laws and public transparency seemingly are at odds at every turn. It’s certainly another chapter in the endless battle to eliminate the heinous act of soring.

Farrier Tips

Protect Yourself By Evaluating a Horse Before Touching It

By Jeff Cota posted on February 22, 2017 | Posted in Anatomy, Business Practices, Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Safety & Healthcare

When seeing a horse for the first time, it’s critical to perform a thorough evaluation to identify problems before trimming and shoeing it.

Farrier Tips

Fore! Golf Ball Offers Comfort While Rasping

By Jeff Cota posted on February 8, 2017 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Trimming

If you spend any time around Tab Pigg at various Vettec clinics, you might notice that the Azle, Texas, farrier uses an unconventional rasp handle — a golf ball.

News & Notes

USDA Removes Animal Welfare Reports From Its Website

By Jeff Cota posted on February 5, 2017

Citing privacy and other laws, animal welfare inspection reports, enforcement records and other information about the treatment of animals have been removed from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website.

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University Of Illinois Acquires MiddleFork Forge, Midwest Horseshoeing School

By Jeff Cota posted on February 1, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Aiming to improve its equine footcare education, the University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine is acquiring MiddleFork Forge and Midwest Horseshoeing School.

From The Desk Of AFJ

A Common Thread Weaves Through The Summit

By Jeff Cota posted on January 26, 2017 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Although there’s no doubt that attendees gain a wealth of hoof-care education at the International Hoof-Care Summit, it’s remarkable just how familial the annual winter conference in Cincinnati really is. Aside from the warm greetings and camaraderie that took place throughout the week, family was a prevalent theme in conversations, both public and private.

Farrier Tips

Protect Abscess Wounds While Trimming

By Jeff Cota posted on January 26, 2017 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

Avoiding contamination of an open foot wound can prove tricky at times, but a little preparation and forethought can improve your chances for a successful outcome.

News & Notes

Trump Administration Withdraws Horse Protection Changes

By Jeff Cota posted on January 23, 2017 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Trimming

Less than 2 weeks after the United States Department of Agriculture announced that it finalized a rule to end soring, an improbable turn of events has put it on hold.

Farrier Tips

Are You Using The Correct Heat While Hot Shoeing?

By Jeff Cota posted on January 13, 2017 | Posted in Shoeing

There’s a popular belief that hot shoeing doesn’t harm a horse. However, that’s not necessarily true.

News & Notes

USDA Finalizes Horse Protection Rule

Regulation bans action devices, pads and wedges on Tennessee Walkers and Racking Horses

By Jeff Cota posted on January 12, 2017 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

The United States Department of Agriculture today announced changes to the Horse Protection Act that aims to put an end to the practice of soring.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

Events

The Shoein' Shop 25th Annual Open House & Clinic

Date: 01/11/25

Location: Yucaipa, CA

The Shoein' Shop in Yucaipa, Calif., will host its 25th annual open house and clinic on Jan. 11, 2025.

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Articles by Jeff Cota

Enforcement And Transparency Can Be A Tricky Balance

Protect Yourself By Evaluating a Horse Before Touching It

Fore! Golf Ball Offers Comfort While Rasping

USDA Removes Animal Welfare Reports From Its Website

University Of Illinois Acquires MiddleFork Forge, Midwest Horseshoeing School

A Common Thread Weaves Through The Summit

Protect Abscess Wounds While Trimming

Trump Administration Withdraws Horse Protection Changes

Are You Using The Correct Heat While Hot Shoeing?

USDA Finalizes Horse Protection Rule

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