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.
- Post-Ringbone Surgery
- HPA & Soring
- Consistency is Key
- Ikea Chair or Fetlock?
- Winter to Spring Hoof Growth
Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
Post-Ringbone Surgery
Idaho farrier Caleb Erickson demonstrates how he trims and shoes a horse after ringbone surgery.
HPA & Soring
On this episode of the Mike Stine Equine Dynamics podcast, he discusses the new Horse Protection Act rules for 2025.
Consistency is Key
Chris Gregory of Heartland Horseshoeing School shares some words of wisdom about the value of hard work and consistency as class approaches for future Heartland students.
Ikea Chair or Fetlock?
In this Facebook post, The Hoof Architect explains the importance of suspensory ligaments supporting the fetlock joint by likening it to an Ikea chair.
Winter to Spring Hoof Growth
Equestrian Victoria Hanson shares a visual guide to winter hoof growth via Monty Python.
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Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
