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.
- Footing & Biomechanics
- Managing Hoof Cracks
- Steroids & Insulin Dysregulation
- Lateral Extension Whip Across Bar Shoe
- Learning from Mistakes
Footing & Biomechanics
In this episode of the Radkin-Stine Hoof Lab podcast, North Carolina farrier Mike Stine and veterinarian Megan Radkin discuss how footing affects hoof biomechanics.
Managing Hoof Cracks
On the Rood & Riddle StallSide podcast, Hall of Fame farrier Travis Burns explores biomechanics, laminitis and the latest approaches to managing hoof cracks
Steroids & Insulin Dysregulation
In this episode of the Conversations in Equine Science podcast, host Nancy McLean discusses recently published research on the link between steroid use and insulin dysregulation.
Lateral Extension Whip Across Bar Shoe
Missouri farrier Cody Gregory demonstrates how he forges a lateral extension whip across bar shoe for an open class at a competition.
Learning from Mistakes
U.K. farrier Paul Duddy explains how he learns through mistakes and asking questions, the value of clinics and competition, good competition judging and farrier education on the Farrier Project podcast.
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