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.
Shaping Shoes
Missouri farrier Jamey Carsel demonstrates how to shape shoes for five common hoof shapes.
Sharpening Tools on a Buffer
Learn how to sharpen hoof knives and rasps on a buffer with Paris, Ontario, farrier Andrew DeVisser.
Farriery Trends & Advice
In this episode of the Outside the Arena podcast, Ohio farrier discusses his career, farriery trends, advice to improve relationships with clients and being the official farrier of the Midwest Horse Fair.
Rig Tour
North Carolina farrier Jeff Crane demonstrates the versatility of small shoeing rigs in this rig tour.
Mediolateral Balance
For horses with carpus valgus or carpus varus, evaluating mediolateral balance also means factoring in center of gravity and growth patterns, says Texas farrier Austin Edens.
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