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.
- Hoof Cracks
- Understanding Horse Behavior
- Shoeing a Crooked Leg
- 3D Pad Application
- Better Sole Prep
- Pulling a Clip
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.
Hoof Cracks
In this podcast from Horse & Hound, Surrey, England, farrier Sam Dracott discusses what happens when cracks develop in horses’ hooves. Dracott’s segment begins at 42:21 of the podcast.
Understanding Horse Behavior
In this podcast from the Morris Animal Foundation, Dr. Kelly Diehl talks with Dr. Kris Hiney about horse behavior and how a deeper understanding of behavior can have a major impact on horse welfare. Hiney talks about her new study focused on teaching horse owners, veterinarians and caregivers how to recognize subtle clues to horse affective states, and what she hopes to accomplish long-term to improve horse welfare.
Shoeing a Crooked Leg
In this YouTube video, Idaho Horseshoeing School demonstrates how they trim and shoe a crooked hind leg.
3D Pad Application
In this YouTube video from Farrier Product Distribution, Lexington, Ky., farrier Bobby Menker applies a 3D HoofCare Half Mesh Pad with impression material.
Better Sole Prep
In this YouTube video from Pacific Northwest Farrier Show, Gavine Cooper demonstrates how he trims hooves and preps the sole.
Pulling a Clip
In this YouTube video from Heartland Horseshoeing School, Cody Gregory demonstrates how to pull a clip.
Check out “This Week” from July 17 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.
