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| At England’s Staffordshire County Show earlier this month, British farrier Grant Moon, FWCF represented the Worshipful Company of Farriers in an inspection of Shire Horses entered to show. This is one of the hind feet he inspected. (Photo courtesy of Grant Moon) |
The feathery hooves of Britain’s magnificent Shire horses are receiving close scrutiny in 2023, as the breed society addresses possible welfare impacts of shoeing practices on the feet of show horses exhibited for conformation.
At England's recent Staffordshire County Show, held May 31-June 1, the Shires’ hooves were inspected by British farrier Grant Moon, FWCF, acting as a representative of the Worshipful Company of Farriers.
