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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Forging a Bar Shoe

In this video from Pacific Northwest Farrier Show, Carnation, Wash., farrier Gavine Cooper demonstrates how he forges a bar shoe.

Rolled Heels

In these Facebook videos, North East, Md., farrier Ian McKinlay explains how and why rolled heels can achieve soundness with Thoroughbreds.

Heel Fit

In this Facebook post, Chico, Calif., farrier Arean Ellis, APF, illustrates the various fits of the heel and heel checks.

Hoof of the Horse Podcast: Jan Krogh

In this episode, Sonderjylland, Denmark, farrier Jan Krogh discusses the pros and cons of family farrier businesses, opinions on hoof mapping, the problem of overfed horses, working with farriers in less developed countries, using aluminum over steel. developing additional income streams in hoof care and much more.

Evaluating the Horse Before Shoeing

In this video from Farrier Product Distribution, Lexington, Ky., farrier Bobby Menker, CJF, shares some of the evaluation points he uses, especially when shoeing a horse for the first time.

Hospital Plate Shoe

In this Facebook post, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Steve Kraus, CJF, APF, discusses the hospital plate that he fabricated for a polo horse that had coffin bone fragments removed.

Check out “This Week” from March 6 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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