Stable Owner Proposes Protective Hoof Wear In Eventing Dressage

September 24, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Equipment, Shoeing

Barefoot event horses may soon be able to don protective hoofwear in the dressage ring thanks to a rule change proposal submitted to the USEF by David Wilson, owner of Flying High Stables, that could serve as a benefit to unshod horses when the footing is less than ideal.

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Is The 72-Hour Drug Ban A Concern For Farriers?

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 18, 2013 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

Some farriers are finding the 3-day ban on the use of drugs and medications is becoming a more serious issue when working with high-level horses. This is particularly true of those that that need immediate hoof repairs to keep competing. And a big question is whether we'll see a trickle-down effect at more shows that will impact shoers.

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