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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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Hook Forging Tip

In this video from World Championship Blacksmiths, Crown Point, Ind., farrier Tom Willoughby offers a tip on forging a hook for the WCB’s Madison event.


Thursday 3 with Victory

In this Facebook video from Victory Racing Plate Co., Lexington, Ky., farrier Pat Broadus suggests hoof-care clients should think about what they’re asking from their farrier before criticizing their prices.


Fractured Coffin Bone Recovery

In this YouTube video, Idaho Horseshoeing School updates a fractured coffin bone case.


Abscess Grown Out

In this Facebook post from The Study of the Equine Hoof, Lindsey Field examines an abscess that blew out from the coronet band in a cadaver foot.


Restoring and Sharpening Hoof Knives

In this YouTube video from Pacific Northwest Farrier Show, Gavine Cooper demonstrates how to sharpen your hoof knife.


Hoofcast Application

In this YouTube video from Farrier Product Distribution, South Africa farrier Derek Poupard demonstrates the application of Hoofcast on a 4-year-old Thoroughbred that has recently come off the track.


Check out “This Week” from July 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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