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.
- Rood & Riddle Case of the Month
- Shoe Modification for an Abscessed Hoof
- Foot Balance
- Trimming to the Sole Plane
- More Hoof Abscesses
Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Meader Supply.
Committed to three things — our customers, quality, and quick shipments —we are proud to be the largest farrier supply store in New England, serving farriers all across the country.
Rood & Riddle Case of the Month
In this Facebook post, Rood & Riddle Equine Podiatry reviewed a Standardbred that presented with a non-healing wound to the coronary band.
Shoe Modification for an Abscessed Hoof
In this Facebook video from Mustad, Steven Beane provides a step-by-step process for modifying a shoe for an abscessed hoof.
Foot Balance
In this Facebook video from Stockhoff’s Horseshoes and Supplies, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Simon Curtis discusses “Foot Balance: A Personal View.”
Trimming to the Sole Plane
In this video presentation, Hall of Fame farrier Michael Savoldi discusses trimming to the sole plane along with understanding the principles of uniform sole thickness.
More Hoof Abscesses
In this episode of The Humble Hoof Podcast, Tennessee equine veterinarian Neal Valk discusses the ins and outs of hoof abscesses.
Check out “This Week” from April 24 for other interesting information found from around the web. Is there something you want to share in "This Week"? Send us an email.
Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Meader Supply.
We have a complete and extensive line of quality farrier products. Everything you need to shoe horses. From tools and aprons to shoes, nails and much more, we have the most up-to-date of what the farrier world has to offer. Committed to three things — our customers, quality, and quick shipments — we are proud to be the largest farrier supply store in New England, serving farriers all across the country.
