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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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Heater

In this video from World Championship Blacksmiths, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Craig Trnka, CJF, demonstrates how to forge the shoe for the 2022 Kerckhaert Roadrunner Classic Liberty Live Shoeing.

Ready to Shoe

In this Facebook post, Antony Marris Farriery shares a photo from 1915 that depicts a pair of farriers before several stacks of horseshoes that possibly were used to shoe horses heading off to war.

Hoof Angle Illustrations

In this LinkedIn post from Ekico, Progressive Equine Services & Hoof Care Centre illustrates the human equivalent of a barefoot horse, a horse that’s broken forward and a wedge under a toe.

Anatomy of the Hoof & Lower Limb, Part 1

In this video from Diamond Farrier, Hall of Fame farrier Mike Wildenstein discusses anatomy of the hoof and lower limb.

Angular Deformity

In this video from Werkman Hoofcare, Hall of Fame member Mitch Taylor from Kentucky Horseshoeing School discusses angular deformity.

The Humble Hoof Podcast: Adele Shaw

In this episode of The Humble Hoof Podcast, Adele Shaw talks about how to work with horses to have a more positive farrier appointment.

Check out “This Week” from May 8 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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