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Alexander Boyd: An East Antrim hoof trimmer keeping tradition alive
Alexander Boyd: An East Antrim hoof trimmer keeping tradition alive
Above Greenisland, beneath the towering Knockagh Monument, 27-year-old Alexander Boyd balances two demanding roles. Alongside farming full-time with his father on their beef and sheep enterprise, Alexander has also carved out a niche as a part-time hoof trimmer, a profession..
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