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.
- Farrier Criteria
- Custom Modifications for a Sore Horse
- Toe Modification
- Digital Cushion Health
- Hoof Wall Cracks
Farrier Criteria
In this clip by Downunder Horsemanship, Australian horseman Clint Anderson discusses what he wants from his farrier.
Custom Modifications for a Sore Horse
Sequim, Wash., farrier Chris Niclas demonstrates how he shoes a horse unable to pick up its foot with a glue-on package that includes omnidirectional breakover and custom modifications.
Toe Modification
Learn how to remove the square toe from a front shoe with this forging tip from Missouri farrier Jamey Carsel of The Farrier's Friend.
Digital Cushion Health
In this Facebook post, Holistic Equine discusses what can influence the health of the digital cushion and ungular cartilage and how hoof care and support these structures.
Hoof Wall Cracks
Lindsey Field of The Study of the Equine Hoof discusses hoof wall cracks and how they may be linked to the internal structure of the hoof.
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