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.
- Importance of Sole
- Hand Tools
- Unseen Dangers to Equine Joint Health
- Anatomy of the Hoof & Lower Limb, Part 2
- Concave Hunter Heel
- Mullins Farrier Podcast: Mike Garrett
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Importance of Sole
In this Facebook post from Fox Run Equine Center, Brian Burks, DVM, explains the importance of the horse’s sole.
Hand Tools
In this Facebook post from Shadowfax Forge, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Dan Bradley puts into perspective how often farriers open and close hand tools.
Unseen Dangers to Equine Joint Health
In this video from Life Data Labs, Mike Barker and Corbin Delaney discuss how to determine when joint health is in danger.
Anatomy of the Hoof & Lower Limb, Part 2
In part two of a video from Diamond Farrier, Hall of Fame farrier Mike Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF, continues to discuss the anatomical structure of the equine front limb.
Concave Hunter Heel
In this video from Farriery Tuition, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Gary Darlow demonstrates how to forge and finish a concave hunter heel for a front horseshoe.
Mullins Farrier Podcast: Mike Garrett
In this episode of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, Brian Mullins talks with Colorado farrier Mike Garrett, CJF, ASF, about his his career and inspiring story.
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