USDA announces rule changes to end horse ‘soring’
Well that's horrible. "Soring is the practice of intentionally abusing Tennessee walking horses and related breeds to exaggerate their gait, causing the animals pain each time they step so they lift their front legs higher in what is known as the "big lick." The abuse often includes the use of caustic chemicals cooked into the skin and then irritated by chains, but also can involve shoving objects between the hoof and stacked shoes, among other methods."
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