Code of Practice for Equine Hoofcare

Code of Practice for Equine Hoofcare Equine Hoofcare - March 2008 In 2006 NEWC set up a Sub Committee to look at barefoot trimming addressing the following criteria: * The Philosophy of Shoeing and Barefoot Trimming * Regulation * Education * Provision of Farriery and Barefoot Trimming Services * Research

Following long discussions with registered farriers, veterinary surgeons, welfare agencies and industry professionals a Code of Practice for Equine Hoofcare has been agreed and is now ready for consultation.
The consultation period is six weeks and the closing date for responses is 30th April 2008.

This Code is open for comment and support to anyone with an interest in this subject. A list of organisations and consultees will be made available when the consultation is complete. Pledges of Support will also be made available.

To record your comments and pledge your support for this document, please download a Response Form. This may completed on your computer and e-mailed to hoofcare@newc.co.uk

To respond by post, please download the form, complete on your computer, print out and send to: Equine Hoofcare Consultation, NEWC, 10 Wales Street, Kings Sutton, Banbury, OX17 3RR.

The last date for responses is midnight on 30th April 2008.

This information is from the NEWC website: http://www.newc.co.uk/codes/hoofcare.php

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