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: Bryan Farcus

In this episode, Athens, Ohio, farrier Bryan Farcus discusses how to relate better with horse owners, the importance of farrier/client communication and some of his most memorable experiences.

Why Glue on Shoes?

In these Facebook videos, North East, Md., farrier Ian McKinlay demonstrates why he glues on shoes when the horse has strong hoof walls.

Hoof Care at Disney

Loveland, Colo., farrier Steve Foxworth leads the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization’s Zoo Hoofstock Trim Program to provide zoo staff with training on maintenance and preventative hoof care. In a Facebook video, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment highlighted Foxworth and his team teaching the staff at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to provide hoof care for animals such as giraffes, zebras and okapi.

Hoof of the Horse Podcast: Laura Gillespie

In this episode, Athens, Ala., farrier Laura Gillespie, CJF, APF-I, discusses hoof crack repairs, negative palmar angles, heart bars and gluing on shoes.

Shoeing Rules are Guide Posts, Not Fences

In this Facebook post from Curtis Burns, the Royal Palm Beach, Fla., farrier shares a lesson on shoeing horses.

Pad Pouring Tip

In this Facebook video from Mustad, Brock, Texas, farrier Lee Olsen, CJF, shares a quick tip about pouring pads to help make your job easier and more efficient.

Check out “This Week” from Feb. 27 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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