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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Welding a Stem to a Hardy

In this Facebook video from World Championship Blacksmiths, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Craig Trnka shares a tip on how to put a stem on a hardy.

Shoeing a Horse with Low Underrun Heels

In this video from Pacific Northwest Farrier Show, Gavine Cooper demonstrates his approach to shoeing a horse with low underrun heels and mile sole depth.

Business Advice

In this Facebook post, Wellington, Fla., farrier Curtis Burns offers three tips for building a better business.

The Effect of Trimming and Shoeing on the Stride Length

In this webinar from Werkman Hoofcare, Dr. Jenny Hagen of Leipzig University demonstrates that it is not necessarily useful to increase the stride length by shoeing with the aim to optimize the gait qualities of structures that are already working at their physiological limit.

Cracked Heels

In this Facebook post from Ian McKinlay, the North East, Maryland, farrier discusses a heel crack in a Standardbred racehorse.

Thursday 3 with Victory!

In this Facebook video, Shelbyville, Ky., farrier Pat Broadus shares some goals to work toward to improve your hoof-care practice.

Check out “This Week” from March 20 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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