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.
- Treating White Line Disease
- Efficient Creasing
- Kissing Spines
- Pain & Hoof Capsule Distortions
- Masselotte Toe Clip
Treating White Line Disease
In this video by Idaho Horseshoeing School, Riley Mickelsen trims, treats and shoes a hoof with white line disease.
Efficient Creasing
In this Farrier Product Distribution blog, Hall of Fame farrier Roy Bloom offers tips for more efficient creasing.
Kissing Spines
In this webinar by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Dr. Kara Brown, Dr. Elizabeth Elzer and Dr. Stephen Reed discuss kissing spines and its relationship to pain, poor performance and horse welfare.
Pain & Hoof Capsule Distortions
Hoof capsule distortions can be have causes higher up in the limb. Florida veterinarian Brent Barrett explains how one such case was treated.
Masselotte Toe Clip
In this video by Washington farrier Gavine Cooper, Virginia farrier Carl Via welds an E10 nail to create a masselotte toe clip.
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