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.
- Biomechanics & Applied Equine Podiatry
- Spotting Keratomas
- Live Shoeing
- Protein & the Hoof
- Mullins Farrier Podcast
Biomechanics & Applied Equine Podiatry
In this Facebook post, applied equine podiatrist K.C. La Pierre discusses what the label means to him and its relation to biomechanics. In response to La Pierre, veterinarian and farrier Sammy Pittman acknowledges that there is more to farriery than mechanics but emphasizes its importance in whole-horse health. Read the full exchanges here: part 1, part 2 and part 3.
Spotting Keratomas
Learn more about keratomas, how to spot them and why they cause issues in this Facebook post by the Equine Performance Innovative Center
Live Shoeing
Oregon farrier Gavine Cooper walks viewers through a 70-minute live shoeing and specimen shoe at a World Championship Blacksmiths competition.
Protein & the Hoof
In this episode of the Humble Hoof podcast, Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. Priska Darani and Dr. Fran Rowe discuss the role of protein and in hoof health and soundness.
Mullins Farrier Podcast
In this episode of Mullins Farrier podcast, Texas farrier Ben Schroeder talks about his career, mentors and staying connected to the farrier community.
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