This page lists material that supplements the March issue of American Farriers Journal.

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Gain more insight on forging

• Reading “Tips for Recognizing and Creating Hoof Shapes,” in which Tiffany Gardner explains how to train your eye to understand the contours of the foot.
• Reading “Bridge Analogy Improves Forging,” in which California farriers Tiffany Gardner and Jonathan Lambert explain how streel reacts to supported and unsupported hammer blows.
• Watching “Using the Bridge Analogy for Forging Horseshoes,” in which Lambert demonstrates how to move metal more efficiently.

Supplement to "4 Stages of Learning for Becoming Skilled in the Fire" on page 22.

Gain more insight from Dr. Jenny Hagen

• Reading “How Horseshoe Modifications Change Pressure Distribution at the Hoof’s Weight-Bearing Surface,” in which Hagen’s research proposes alternative shoeing methods to counteract unintended side effects of therapeutic applications.
• Reading “How Trimming Methods Influence Equine Gait and Load,” in which Hagen’s research demonstrates how hoof-care techniques affect the horse’s hooves and limbs.
• Reading “Shoeing to Support Fetlock Joints Affected by Tendon and Ligament Injuries,” in which Hagen’s research demonstrates how changes in hoof orientation relieve stress on the fibrous connective tissues.

Supplement to "Anatomical Knowledge Opens the Door to Understanding Biomechanics" on page 26.

Sidebone Shoe

• Read and watch a detailed step-by-step instructional article and video on forging a sidebone shoe by Craig Trnka.

Supplement to "How to Achieve the…