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.
- Tuning Punches and Fullers
- Tool Maintenance
- Mullins Farrier Prodcast: Brian Mullins
- Obtaining Proportion
- Saddle Fit and Horseshoeing
- Sole Tubules
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Tuning Punches and Fullers
In this video from Pacific Northwest Farrier Show, Gavine Cooper demonstrates how he tunes his punches and fullers.
Tool Maintenance
Speaking of tuning up punches and fullers, in this blog from Farrier Product Distribution, Dan Burke offers suggestions on how to extend the life of your tools.
Mullins Farrier Prodcast: Brian Mullins
In this episode of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, Hall of Fame farrier Chris Gregory turns the tables and interviews the podcast’s namesake, Brian Mullins.
Obtaining Proportion
In this Facebook video from World Championship Blacksmiths, Hall of Fame farrier Craig Trnka demonstrates how to determine whether a horse’s foot is in proportion by using dividers.
Saddle Fit and Horseshoeing
In this video lecture from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Hall of Fame farrier Steve Kraus discusses how saddle fit affects a horse’s soundness, movement and shoeing.
Sole Tubules
In this Facebook post from The Study of the Equine Hoof, Lindsey Field shares a photo of sole tubules under a macro lens and discusses why it is pigmented and non-pigmented.
Check out “This Week” from April 3 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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