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.
- Forging a Toe Bend
- Rodeo Time Podcast
- Compensating for Pain
- David Symons Tribute
- Preventing the Progression of Navicular
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.
Forging a Toe Bend
Missouri farrier Cody Gregory demonstrates how to forge a "perfect" toe bend, taking into account mass distribution within the toe to prepare for fullering.
Rodeo Time Podcast
Vernon, Texas, farrier Blane Chapman talks about what it's like to grow up around cowboys in and out of the rodeo arena on Dale Brisby's Rodeo Time podcast.
Compensating for Pain
In this Facebook post, the Equine Documentalist explores the idea of pain as a distraction or compensation for other issues, such as posture.
David Symons Tribute
Listen to a tribute to U.K. farrier David "Slim" Symons, including his career and contribution to the industry, on this episode of the Lockdown Farriery Podcast.
Preventing the Progression of Navicular
In this video by the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Tena Ursini discusses a way to manage navicular disease.
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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.
