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.   



No More Slip

When the flat surface of the outer jaw of Bobby Menker’s hot-fit tongs were slipping, he turned to Hall of Fame farrier Roy Bloom, who came up with a solution. A Facebook post from Farrier Product Distribution demonstrates the modification.

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StallSide: Dr. Larry Bramlage

In this episode of Rood & Riddle’s StallSide Podcast, International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame member Dr. Larry Bramlage discusses his life, career and future.


Applying Traction to Horseshoes

In this video, the Rockin J Farrier demonstrates how he applies tungsten carbide to horseshoes with an acetylene-oxygen torch.


Hind Feet at the Starting Gate

In this Facebook post, Fin Powrie, the chief stipendiary steward at Selangor Turf Club in Selangor, Malaysia, shares a slow motion video of racehorses taking off from the starting gate.


Thursday 3 with Victory

In this Facebook video from The Victory Racing Plate Co., Shelbyville, Ky., farrier Aaron Edelson discusses the importance of building a farrier business that will survive if you get injured.


Floating on Mud

In this post to the Old Houses Farms and Country Photography Facebook group, Debra Crafton shares a photo of her great grandfather holding an appliance that kept his horses from sinking in the mud.

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Check out “This Week” from Jan. 30 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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