§ 594.12. Care of the carriage horse.

It is the horse owner's responsibility to make certain that all horses are:

(a)

Properly shod and trimmed. The owner shall utilize rubber-coated pad or boots or open steel barium tip shoes, or other shoes approved by the City veterinarian;

(b)

Evaluated for shoeing and trimming by a farrier at least every eight (8) weeks, or more, if necessary. The owner shall have the horse shod and trimmed according to the farrier's recommendations. Should the owner dispute the farrier's recommendations, the horse shall be taken out of service and re-evaluated by an equine veterinarian at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. A copy of both recommendations, as made by the farrier and the Ohio State University equine veterinarian, shall be forwarded to the City veterinarian for final determination. A re-certification statement shall be issued when the City veterinarian finds the final determination has been met;

(c)

Well groomed, free of fungus and dandruff. The horses' mane and tail shall not be matted or tangled; and

(d)

Vaccinated at least annually for the following:

(1)

Tetanus;

(2)

Encephalomyelitis (Eastern and Western);

(3)

West Nile Virus; and

(4)

Rabies.

Individual and permanent records of hoof and medical care shall be maintained by the owner for each horse and shall be available upon request to the inspecting agency.

(Ord. No. 1548-2013, § 6, 7-1-2013)