This page lists material that supplements the September/October 2023 issue of American Farriers Journal.
Online Extras:
Gain more insight from Curtis Burns by:
- Listening to the AFJ Podcast in which the Florida farrier details his rollercoaster career path.
- Reading “Gluing on Shoes, Curtis Burns Style.”
- Reading “Don’t Let Quarter Cracks Slow Your Clients.”
Supplements to " Making a Big Difference with Little Horses" on page 12
Gain more insight from Blane Chapman by:
- Reading, “Handling Footcare at the 6666 Ranch.”
- Reading, “Training the Next Generation of West Texas Farriers.”
- Watching, “Mapping the Equine Hoof.”
Supplements to "Managing Heel Pain Begins with Prevention" on page 22.
Gain more insight from Hall of Fame farrier Randy Luikart by reading:
- Think Again Before Trimming a Negative Palmar Angle Foot.
- Mechanical Considerations for Shoeing.
- How to Affect a Gait Problem.
Supplements to "Examining the Isolated Features of Weight Bearing" on page 27.
Gain more insight from Kirsty Leśniak by reading:
- Body Mass and Height Influence Horses’ Feet, in which the Hartpury University researcher explains how additional mass placed on the hoof can negatively affect equine welfare.
- The Importance of Regular Shoeing, in which Leśniak documents how waiting a few weeks will result in costly long-term health problems.
Supplements to "How Asymmetries Influence Health and Performance" on page 31.
Learn More…
- Read the complete article published in the Asbury Park Press visiting this link.
Supplements to "Shop Talk: September/October 2023" on page 41.
