Scrutiny for Tennessee Walking Horses

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 23 (UPI) — A crackdown on mistreatment of Tennessee Walking Horses is under way with the formation of a new organization to regulate the breed.

The number of citations for violations of regulations tripled this year, The Nashville Tennessean reported. One of the most common is “soring,” deliberately injuring the front feet to emphasize a high-stepping gait.

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