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 Crack Repair
- Transitioning to Barefoot
- Protecting a Damaged Hoof
- Forging a Concave Shoe
- Casting a Removable Slipper
Hoof Crack Repair
Missouri farrier Cody Gregory repairs a large hoof crack following a coronary band injury.
Transitioning to Barefoot
This episode of the Humble Hoof podcast dives into what it takes to transition horses from shod to barefoot — taking into account the trim and pathologies like navicular — with Dave MacDonald, co-founder of Scoot Boots.
Protecting a Damaged Hoof
Idaho farrier Caleb Erickson uses a bar shoe to protect a hoof while it heals after a wire cut.
Forging a Concave Shoe
In this video by Washington farrier Gavine Cooper, Hall of Fame farrier Bob Marshall builds a concave shoe at the 2025 Blacksmith World Championship.
Casting a Removable Slipper
French Mustad sales manager Fabrice Cavé demonstrates how to build and use a removable slipper.
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