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.
- Supporting Texas
- Navicular & Hoof Balance
- Future of Shoeing
- Final Approach Podcast
- Fundamental Skill
Supporting Texas
Amid devastating flooding in Texas, many farriers have donated their time to support equine search and rescue operations. Contact the Texas Professional Farriers Association to see how you can get involved.
Navicular & Hoof Balance
The Equine Documentalist suggests in this Facebook post that poor hoof balance is a perpetuator of navicular and should be addressed together rather than separately.
Future of Shoeing
In this episode of the Mike Stine Equine Dynamics podcast, Simon Curtis discusses the differences in farrier ideas between the U.K. and U.S. and the future of shoeing.
Final Approach Podcast
In this episode of the Final Approach podcast, Chris Gregory of Heartland Horseshoeing School talks with Missouri farrier Jace Ellis discusses his life and career.
Fundamental Skill
Missouri farrier Jamey Carsel demonstrates a fundamental farriery technique: reshaping a square toe.
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