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: Seasonal Changes
- Recovering from Lamintis
- Final Approach Podcast: Don Davis
- Rood & Riddle Case of the Month: Hoof Avulsion
- Limb Conformation & Breakover Biomechanics
The Humble Hoof Podcast: Seasonal Changes
In this episode of The Humble Hoof Podcast, Rosemary Zwanenburg, of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia and Kristen Wertz of Azle, Texas, discuss symptoms we see in horses' movement, comfort and hoof health when dealing with seasonal changes from grass or excess sugar.
Recovering from Lamintis
Chris Niclas, CNBBT, CNBF, CLS, RJF, of Sequim, Wash., details a horses' recovery from laminitis using a urethane clog.
Final Approach Podcast: Don Davis
Don Davis discusses operating the last U.S. Army horse detachment at Fort Cavazos, in this episode of the Final Approach Podcast with Chris Gregory, CJF, ASF, FWCF.
Rood & Riddle Case of the Month: Hoof Avulsion
Rood & Riddle Equine Podiatry details a case involving a hoof avulsion of a 5-day-old foal.
Limb Conformation & Breakover Biomechanics
Polish farrier Ula Krzanowska discusses limb conformation and the biomechanics of breakover in her blog, “The Hoof Architect.”
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