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.
- Reverse Heel Checks
- Mullins Farrier Podcast: Dusty Franklin
- Broken Coffin Bone
- Trimming the Hind Foot
- Treating Dry Hooves
- Buckle Up
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Reverse Heel Checks
In this Facebook video, Iowa State University farrier Doug Russo demonstrates a tip on reverse heel checks and shortening a bar shoe.
Mullins Farrier Podcast: Dusty Franklin
In this episode of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, Dusty Franklin, CJF, ASF, AWCF, discusses his career, why he strives to improve and how he became the owner of Five Star Horseshoeing School in Minco, Okla., despite a less than auspicious start to his teaching career at Heartland Horseshoeing School.
Broken Coffin Bone
In this YouTube video, Idaho Horseshoeing School demonstrates how they shoe an overgrown hoof with a broken coffin bone.
Trimming the Hind Foot
In this YouTube video from Farrier Product Distribution, Lexington, Ky., farrier Bobby Menker trims the left hind foot of a barrel horse.
Treating Dry Hooves
In this YouTube video from Life Data Labs, Mike Barker discusses how dry conditions can cause the hoof capsule to contract and how farriers can help prevent it from occurring.
Buckle Up
In this TikTok video from Nusbaum’s Farrier Service, you better watch your back with this donkey.
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