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 Morphology & Biomechanics
- Tool-Cart Racing
- Horse-First Hoof Rehabilitation
- Alexi Gutierrez
- Stud Hole Tip
Hoof Morphology & Biomechanics
How does the relationship between hoof geometry and limb conformation affect the foot and its function? Ula Krzanowska, the Hoof Architect, explains how internal and external factors influence each other and how it may affect the appearance of the hoof.
Tool-Cart Racing
Have you ever participated in tool-cart racing after a long day? Bluegrass Horseshoeing School students have. Add this and farrier curling to the next Olympic games.
Horse-First Hoof Rehabilitation
In this episode of the Humble Hoof podcast, Alicia Harlov, Becky Bawn, Kat Christieson and Lisa Aguis-Gilibert discuss hoof rehabilitation and how comfort should come before ridability.
Alexi Gutierrez
Hall of Fame farrier Chris Gregory of Heartland Horseshoeing School sits down with Florida farrier Alexi Gutierrez about his life and career.
Stud Hole Tip
British farrier Ben Benson offers a quick tip on how to maintain stud holes over months of competition.
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