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.
- Hoof Size vs. Hoof Issues?
- Osteoarthritis Relief
- Making Farriers’ Lives Easier
- Forging Hunter Heels
- Horseshoe Globe
Hoof Size vs. Hoof Issues?
Do the size of the horse's hooves correlate to the amount of hoof problems farriers see? Weigh in on the World Championship Blacksmiths' Facebook page.
Osteoarthritis Relief
In this episode of Conversations in Equine Science, host Nancy McLean reviews seven studies showing the efficacy of a 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel provides relief from osteoarthritis for up to 24 months.
Making Farriers’ Lives Easier
What would you suggest a client include to make the farrier's life easier in a new barn? Take the latest AFJ poll here.
Forging Hunter Heels
U.K. farrier Gavin Golby demonstrates how to forge hunter heels with different shaped feet in this Farriery Tuition video.
Horseshoe Globe
U.K. farrier Sandy Beveridge discusses training apprentices and tips for a successful career as well as his rotating globe sculpture made from welded horseshoes on the Farrier Project podcast.
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