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.   

Shoeing for an Abscess

In this video shared by Farrier Product Distribution, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Dave Farley demonstrates how he shoes the right front foot of a pleasure horse that has an abscess at the coronary band.

 

A Quick Tip for Marking Heels

Brock, Texas, farrier Lee Olsen of Olsen Equine shares his tip for marking heels in this video from Mustad Hoofcare.

 

Helping Horses with Massage

Marshville, N.C., farrier and owner of Equine Dynamics, Mike Stine shares how he helps a horse with a shoulder injury by massage in this video.

 

Check out "This Week" from Feb. 7 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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