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.
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.
Foal Slippers
In a Facebook post by Wisconsin farm 1DR Acres, they explain and showcase foal slippers, or the eponychium — deciduous tissue that covers the hoof at birth and protects the mare.
Phillip Box Clinic
Watch an excerpt from the Southern Farriers Association 2025 summer clinic, with clinician and Alabama farrier Phillip Box, on farrier David Gray's YouTube channel.
Forging Brains Podcast
In this episode of the Forging Brains Podcast, Texas farrier and cowboy Weston Newsom discusses his career, including competing at the World Championship Blacksmiths and working at 6666 Ranch.
Equine PET Scans
Dr. Erica Dobbs joins Rood & Riddle's StallSide podcast to talk about how PET scans enhance detection of injuries, improve treatment strategies and provides insights into musculoskeletal health.
Lameness Post Trim
In this Facebook post, Holistic Equine discusses the reasons why different horses may appear sore or lame after a trim and how to address it.
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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.
