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.

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Farrier Focus Podcast: Todd Allen

In this episode, Vandergrift, Pa., farrier Todd Allen shares valuable lessons from injuries he has received as a farrier, how he learned to balance work and his family, and his thoughts on how to succeed long-term in the farrier business.

Thursday 3 with Victory

In this episode of Thursday 3 with Victory, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Danvers Child discusses strategies for efficient traveling to hoof-care clients.

Controlling the Flow of Your Vettec Material

In this video from Farrier Product Distribution, Larkin Greene shares some advice on how to control the flow of Vettec adhesives during applications on the bottom of the foot.

Hoof of the Horse Podcast: Steve Kraus

In this episode, Hall of Fame farrier Steve Kraus discusses his life and career leading up to his position at Cornell University; the difficulties of shoeing horses in a hospital; farriery for polo ponies; having passion and goals in your work even after 60 years doing it; plus some great technical discussion.

Check out “This Week” from Feb. 13 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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