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.
- Case of the Month
- Etymology of Horseshoeing
- Landing & Loading
- Equine Biosecurity
- Shoeing Catastrophic Structural Damage
Case of the Month
In this Rood & Riddle case of the month, a 9-year-old gelding struggles with canker in all four feet, which were shod with steel shoes and hospital plates throughout this 10.5-month journey.
Etymology of Horseshoeing
In this episode of the Farrier Focus Podcast, explore the origins of various farrier words and how knowing their roots can help better understand horseshoeing theory.
Landing & Loading
This post by The Equine Documentalist explores how it may be detrimental to force a flat hoof landing rather than working with the horse's natural conformation and compensation patterns.
Equine Biosecurity
In this episode of the Final Approach podcast, Chris Gregory of Heartland Horseshoeing School sits down with veterinarian John Marcotte about equine biosecurity, his life and career.
Shoeing Catastrophic Structural Damage
In this therapeutic case involving Ontario farrier Steve McConnell, a horse experiences catastrophic structural failure of its left front foot following aggressive hoof wall resection.
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