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.
- Mitch Taylor's Influence
- Evaluating Hay
- Casting Pedal Osteitis
- Conrad Trow & Trimming
- Following the Horse's Lead
Mitch Taylor's Influence
Mitch Taylor of Kentucky Horseshoeing School sits down with a local Lexington news station to discuss his career and influence on the equine world.
Evaluating Hay
Dr. Eleanor Kellon advises testing for HC not NSC when evaluating hay for horses with PPID.
Source: Dr. K's Horse Sense
Casting Pedal Osteitis
Cody Gregory demonstrates casting a foot with suspected pedal osteitis.
Conrad Trow & Trimming
In this video by Farrier Product Distribution, Kentucky farrier Conrad Trow discusses trimming ideas, encouraging attendees to develop a system for the entire shoeing process.
Following the Horse's Lead
In this World Championship Blacksmith post, Norwegian farrier Daniel Ark Evensen trimmed and shod half of a neglected foot, demonstrating that farriers take less depth than expected. Do we follow the horse's lead more than define the hoof's trajectory?
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