Each day, American Farriers Journal encounters a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at an aspect of the equine industry. Our favorite content for "This Week" is aggregated here. We hope it offers a useful tip to improve your hoof-care business, expands your knowledge by giving you something new to ponder, or entertains you when you need a break most.   

Hammer Customization Tips

Brock, Texas, farrier Lee Olsen demonstrates how to customize a Mustad Rounding Hammer in this video from Mustad USA

 

Battleground: Laminitis in Horses

Learn how skilled veterinarians and farriers are propelling the prevention and treatment forward for equine laminitis in this Platinum Performance video featuring among others International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame members, Drs. Stephen O' Grady and Andrew Parks https://vet.uga.edu/person/andrew_parks/

 

 

Maryland Farrier in the News

Farrier Sean Losee of Mount Airy was featured in The Baltimore Sun while volunteering at the Carlton Street Stables in West Baltimore.

Baltimore Sun

 

Professional Standards in the Equine Industry

An article in the Northern Ireland agricultural publication, “Farm Week” looks at the professional requirements needed to work in different areas of the equine industry, including farriery.

Farm Week

 

Check out "This Week" from March 7 for other interesting information found from around the web. Is there something you want to share in "This Week"? Send us an email.

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