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.
- Raising Heels with Suspensory Ligament Injuries
- Essential Modifications
- Living on Purpose
- Kings of America
- Hunter Shoeing
Raising Heels with Suspensory Ligament Injuries
In this Facebook post, Yogi Sharp — the Equine Documentalist — emphasizes the importance of examining the whole horse and its interconnected structures when rehabilitating a suspensory ligament injury.
Essential Modifications
At the Southern Farriers Association 2026 Fall clinic, Missouri farrier Jamey Carsel demonstrates essential horseshoe modifications, including a rolled toe, rocker toe, quarter clips, extended heels, trailers and more.
Living on Purpose
Texas farrier Lee Olsen sits down to have an honest conversation about life, shared struggles and moving forward with faith and intention.
Kings of America
Watch as 600 hours of work is condensed into 3.5 minutes in this video on the creation of Hall of Fame farrier Nigel Fennell's "Kings of America" sculpture, which will be displayed at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit.
Hunter Shoeing
In this episode of the Farrier Project podcast; U.K. farrier Nigel Perrott discusses the art of hunter shoeing, including the importance of grip and durability, heel fit, nail placement and more.
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