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.
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- Tips for Success
- Laxity, Larvae and Laminitis
- Thursday 3 with Victory!
- The Hoof of the Horse Podcast: Lena Sollien
- Shoe Insert
- Be Nice to Feet
Tips for Success
In this Facebook post, El Paso, Texas, farrier Doug Hogue shares good advice for becoming a successful farrier.
Laxity, Larvae and Laminitis
In this episode of StallSide from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Dr. Craig Lesser discusses some of the common problems he sees in foals, including contraction and laxity of tendons, the use of sterile larvae, and options for the treatment of laminitis.
Thursday 3 with Victory!
In this Facebook video from Victory Racing Plate Company, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Danvers Child discusses why farriers should avoid saying it’s just a trim.
The Hoof of the Horse Podcast: Lena Sollien
In this episode of The Hoof of the Horse Podcast, Lena Sollien discusses why she wouldn’t give up “the best job in the world” of being a farrier.
Shoe Insert
In this Facebook video from Mustad Hoofcare, Yorkshire, England, farrier Steven Beane demonstrates how to create an insert for a horseshoe to provide additional support.
Be Nice to Feet
In this Facebook video from World Championship Blacksmiths, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Craig Trnka discusses how he trims hard feet in the New Mexico climate.
Check out “This Week” from March 27 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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