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.   

Instructor Offers Certification Insight

Farriers across the country will have ample opportunity this fall to test their horseshoeing knowledge and hands-on skills by participating in American Farrier's Association certifications. In this video, pre-certification instructor and Ames, Iowa, farrier Doug Russo, CJF, shares a couple of tips using hoof templates for the certified farrier shoe display.

 

Making and Fitting a Fullered Shoe

North Ireland farrier Paul Robinson makes a 3/4 fullered shoe and discusses how he prepares and measures feet in this Mustad Live presentation replay.

 

A Maximus Finish

Five months ago, Hampshire, England, farrier Nigel Fennell began working on a de-constructed Andalusian stallion muscular abstract, Maximus. This week, he completed the project. View his journey from start to finish. 

 

Tips from Dusty Franklin

Oklahoma farrier Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, presented at the Missouri Farriers Association Clinic in Garden City, Mo., this week. Highlights of his presentation were captured by Jason RoTramel and the Kahn Forge Cam.

 

Check out "This Week" from Aug. 23 for other interesting information found from around the web. Is there something you want to share in "This Week"? Send us an email.

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