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.
Symptom vs. Cause
Hall of Fame farrier David Farley suggests it's important to view equine feet as the messenger of problems rather than always the source of them.
Caulk & Wedge
Matt Randles of Farriery Tuition demonstrates how to forge a concave caulk and wedge.
Desensitization
Trainer and farrier Dennis Cappel demonstrates how he desensitizes horses to being sprayed with fly spray so they can stand better for the farrier.
Rehabbing Laminitis
On this episode of the Humble Hoof podcast, Alicia Harlov talks with a horse owner about what worked and what didn't with her laminitic horse.
The Pastern Joint
Learn about the anatomy and function of the pastern joint and how it is important to soundness and hoof care in this episode of the Hoofcare Companion podcast.
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