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 Care on the Four Sixes Ranch
- Mud Control
- It "Starts with Their Feet"
- Removing Cuff Horseshoes
- Limitations of Assessing Mediolateral Balance
Hoof Care on the Four Sixes Ranch
Working Ranch magazine features Blane Chapman, CJF, of Vernon, Texas, and his approach to hoof care at the famed 6666 Ranch. Get an in-depth look at Chapman's day at the Four Sixes with this article from the AFJ archives.
Mud Control
Alicia Harlove of The Humble Hoof offers her clients practical advice for dealing with mud season.
It "Starts with Their Feet"
Bay News 9-TV features long-time Tampa Bay Downs farrier Brittany Way at the racetrack.
Removing Cuff Horseshoes
Garrett Ford of EasyCare demonstrates his preferred method for removing cuff shoes.
Limitations of Assessing Mediolateral Balance
Polish farrier Ula Krzanowska continues her analysis of the limitations of the common methods for assessing mediolateral balance in her blog, "The Hoof Architect."
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