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.
- Addressing Laminitis Holistically
- Custom Glue-Ons
- Shoeing Crushed Heels
- Functional & Geometric Balance
- Running a Multi-Farrier Practice
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Addressing Laminitis Holistically
Duncan, B.C., hoof-care practitioner Nicole Jory comments on a perceived increase in laminitis cases, their environmental and man-made causes and how to address it from a holistic perspective.
Custom Glue-Ons
Farrier Brandon King, DVM, of Noble Farriery, based in Lake Stevens, Wash., walks viewers through building a custom glue-on shoe, the challenges of the case and how to adapt to unique hoof issues.
Shoeing Crushed Heels
In this video by Texas farrier Lee Olsen, he explains what to look for when suspecting crushed heels and one option for shoeing.
Functional & Geometric Balance
In this episode of the Farrier Focus Podcast, Dr. Doug Butler discusses how functional balance relates to geometric balance, which correlates with chapter 38 of The Principles of Horseshoeing III.
Running a Multi-Farrier Practice
In this episode of Mullins Farrier Podcast, hear from Tennessee farriers Kayla and Lyle Shepherd, Texas farrier Lee Olsen and Colorado farrier Jason Critton on how they run their multi-farrier practices from the 2024 AFA Convention.
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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.
