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.
- Tariff Update
- Handmade Tutorial
- Shoeing for Medial Heel Imbalance
- Mullins Farrier Podcast
- Healing Contracted Tendons
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.
Tariff Update
In case you missed it, Robert Michel, president of the Farrier Industry Association, provided farriers with an update on current tariff price increases for steel and aluminum products.
Handmade Tutorial
In this World Championship Blacksmiths video series, Hall of Fame farrier Craig Trnka demonstrates how to forge a handmade hind shoe.
Shoeing for Medial Heel Imbalance
Texas farrier Lee Olsen demonstrates how he shoes a horse with hind negative palmar angles and an imbalanced medial heel using the St Croix Eventer Plus and frog support.
Mullins Farrier Podcast
In this episode of Mullins Farrier Podcast, Colorado farrier Jason Critton dives into how he prepared for his AWCF and his career thus far.
Healing Contracted Tendons
In this Rood & Riddle post, a foal born with contracted tendons is splinted to help it heal.
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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.
