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House Passes Spending Bill with $2 Million for Horse Protection Act

By Jeff Cota posted on June 26, 2019 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds

The United States House of Representatives approved a $383 billion spending bill that includes money to enforce the Horse Protection Act.

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House Will Vote on the PAST Act

By Jeff Cota posted on June 1, 2019 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses, Shoeing

Horse soring legislation will go to a vote on Capitol Hill for the first time in nearly a half-century.

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Farm Bill Amendment Fails

By Jeff Cota posted on May 18, 2018 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

A bid to prohibit the use of action devices, pad stacks and wedges when showing Tennessee Walking Horses will not be part of the Farm Bill.

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Horse-Soring Culprits Hard To Track

November 14, 2016 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses

Source: The Tennessean

The moment Tawnee Preisner saw the scarred and wounded Tennessee Walking Horse at a Cookeville, Tenn., auction, she knew she had to act.

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Veterinarian In Congress Reintroduces PAST Act

July 31, 2015 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Lamenesses

A long-time veterinarian serving in Congress introduced a bill this week that aims to end the practice known as horse soring.

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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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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.

USDA Reports 219 Violations At Walking Horse Show

September 11, 2014 | Posted in Business Practices

Source: Horsetalk

Inspectors at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration found a total of 219 violations of the Horse Protection Act among the 1075 horses examined, figures just released show.

It’s More Than Just Tacking Back On A Shoe

Being the official show farrier requires solid skills, ability to operate under pressure and thick skin

By Jeremy McGovern posted on May 1, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

Being the official farrier at a horse show appears straightforward. A horse loses a shoe in the ring or on the course. Someone gives it to the farrier during a timeout or after the class. The horseshoer nails it back on during or after the event if there is enough foot. If there isn't, the farrier won't. The horse walks off. That's all there is to it.

Walking Horse Groups Back Alternative Bill To PAST

March 5, 2014 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

Source: Times Gazette

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and two industry groups say they support alternative legislation to the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, or PAST Act.

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Items Tagged with 'Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration'

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House Passes Spending Bill with $2 Million for Horse Protection Act

House Will Vote on the PAST Act

Farm Bill Amendment Fails

Horse-Soring Culprits Hard To Track

Veterinarian In Congress Reintroduces PAST Act

Walking Horse Group Touts Success With Flat-Shod Rules

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

USDA Reports 219 Violations At Walking Horse Show

It’s More Than Just Tacking Back On A Shoe

Walking Horse Groups Back Alternative Bill To PAST

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