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.
- Tips to Succeed at an Eagle Eye
- Importance of Radiographs for Laminitis
- Drilling into a Fungal Infection
- Shoeing a Crippled Draft
- Tip for Monitoring Your Trim
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.
Tips to Succeed at an Eagle Eye
At the 2025 Farriers Association of Washington State Triple Crown, Santa Fe, N.M., farrier Chris Madrid offers some tips on how to build 3/4 fullered shoes for an eagle eye.
Importance of Radiographs for Laminitis
In this post by Linsey Field of Study of the Equine Hoof, she outlines the importance of radiographs when documenting laminitis.
Drilling into a Fungal Infection
Irish farrier Brian Horohoe shares a case study of how he treated a localized fungal infection without extensive debridement.
Shoeing a Crippled Draft
In this video by Idaho Horseshoeing School, a suspected quittor infection is treated and shod with a shoe that could be useful after a collateral cartilage surgery.
Tip for Monitoring Your Trim
English farrier Peter Peers has an easy tip to monitor balance while trimming and shoeing in smaller spaces.
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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.
