Crack down on poor shoeing

Horse and Hound report: European vets and farriers have joined forces to crack-down on poor shoeing. The Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) and the European Federation of Farriers Associations (EFFA) will work together to promote properly trained farriers in the interests of horse welfare. The new partnership aims to encourage the highest standards …

Hoof hoovering hound

Horse and Hound have an article online about dogs hoovering up hoof and the dangers it poses Your dog may love the hoof parings discarded when your horse is shod — but vets are warning that large chunks could be potentially fatal. Owners are warned to clean up quickly after the farrier visits — before their dog does. Fourteen-year-old Mutley had …