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.
- Seedy Toe Treatment
- Non-Confrontational Horsemanship
- Digital Cushion & Palmar Angle
- Horsemanship for the Farrier
- Glue-On Accuracy
Seedy Toe Treatment
In this video, U.K., farrier Harry Spinks discovers a seedy toe pocket, which he clears then patches with copper sulphate glue.
Non-Confrontational Horsemanship
In this episode of Ride On with Julie Goodnight, the horse trainer and clinician explores non-confrontational horsemanship.
Digital Cushion & Palmar Angle
This blog post by Yogi Sharp, the Equine Documentalist, explores the digital cushion and how it's linked to palmar angle.
Horsemanship for the Farrier
Downunder Horsemanship offers some tips on how to get horses comfortable and confident with the farrier handling their feet.
Glue-On Accuracy
Farrier and veterinarian Audrey Busby demonstrates how she accurately applies glue-on shoes before the glue sets by marking the sole and the shoe beforehand.
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