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.

The Humble Hoof Podcast: Lameness Rehab

Dr. Sherry Johnson discusses working as a team on a lameness case, beneficial exercises and considerations when bringing a horse back into work to prevent reinjury.

Weightbearing Assumptions

Polish farrier Ula Krzansowska challenges assumptions about what is assumed about the weightbearing on the medial side of the hoof in her blog, “The Hoof Architect.”

Improving Efficiency

Farrier Product Distribution's Hoofwall Blog discusses proper care for belts and sleeves that will extend their lives.

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Shoeing for Suspensory Injuries

In this video from Mustad Hoofcare, David Ibañez demonstrates useful trick for your day-to-day shoeing, especially for pathologies associated with the suspensory ligament.

Keep it Simple

Texas farrier Lee Olsen demonstrates how he simplified one horse's navicular issue.

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