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.
Compensation
Tennessee hoof care practitioner Bradley Kelley of Brad's Natural Hoof Care dives into compensation as a whole-horse process. Best outcomes happen when everyone on the equine care team asks: "What's the horse protecting, avoiding or adapting to — and for how long?"
Hoof Resection
Idaho farrier Caleb Erikson performs a hoof resection on a horse dealing with white line disease and thrush.
Shoeing Poor Hoof Conformation
U.K. farrier Harry Spinks explains how he shoes a Thoroughbred mare with back issues and poor hoof conformation to help readjust her conformation.
Is It Really Navicular?
On this episode of the Humble Hoof podcast, Alicia Harlov discusses the complexities of a navicular diagnosis.
Succeed in 2026
Doug Butler shares seven strategies to help farriers prosper in their business in 2026 on this episode of the Farrier Focus Podcast.
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