This page lists material that supplements the December 2023 issue of American Farriers Journal.

• View the December issue
• Go to the Online Extras archive

Gain more insight on trimming by:

• Watching "The Hind Limb: Why Have We Got It So Wrong?” in which Cornwall, England, farrier Simon Moore shares his theoretical and practical applications on how to assess and trim hind feet.
• Registering for the 2024 International Hoof-Care Summit to listen to David Hallock’s presentation, “Length: Is It All the Same?”
• Reading “Help Horse Owners Understand Climate Plays a Critical Role in Hoof Health,” in which hoof-care experts explain how ideal conditions can be created from less-than-ideal climates.

Supplements to Michigan Farrier Helps Horses Weather the Climate Extremes" on page 6

Gain more insight on how horsemanship can improve your production and safety by reading:

•  “How Reading the Horse Can Make Your Job Easier,” in which experts explain why a horse’s body language can help you understand what frame of mind it’s in.
•  “Basics of Horsemanship for the Farrier,” in which it’s explained why appropriate handling and communication skills prevent injury.
• “You Can’t Hurry Horsemanship,” in which Arizona horseman James Wyatt Weatherford explains why shortcuts only lead to serious injury.

Supplements to "How Equine Body Language Keeps Farriers Safe and Productive" on page 14

Gain more insight from International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Doug Butler by reading:

• “What Horse Owners…