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 of the Horse Podcast: Mitch Taylor

In this episode of The Hoof of the Horse, Dr. Simon Curtis talks with fellow International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Mitch Taylor about dealing with a career-threatening injury and his successful path of owning and operating Kentucky Horseshoeing School in Richmond, Ky.

Farrier Focus Podcast: Myron McLane

In this episode of the Farrier Focus Podcast, Pete Butler talks with International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Myron McLane about how he got started as a farrier, his experiences as a harness shoer, his experiences on the rules committee for the American Farrier's Association, his thoughts on improving farrier/veterinarian relationships, and his goals today for Pink Apron Charity.

Farrier’s Worst Nightmare Client

In this video, the Gypsy Equestrian offers a tongue-in-cheek look at what a farrier’s worst client might look like.

Detecting a Possible Future for Shoeing?

In this article from Thoroughbred Daily News, Pat Reilly, chief of Farrier Services at University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, and graduates of the Royal Veterinary College’s Equine Locomotor Research program discuss the importance of farrier led hoof-care research.

Pat Reilly Hoof-Care Research

Check out "This Week" from Oct. 17 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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