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.

Cowboy Shoeing

In this video, Lee Olsen, CJF, explains his reasoning for why shoes should fit the horse and its needs rather than the other way around.

Mullins Farrier Podcast

In this episode, listen to Stephen Hill, FWCF, chat about various pathologies and the shoeing protocols he's used to treat them.

Fractured Coffin Bone

Watch farrier Sheldon Thomas, CJF, DVM, trim and shoe a horse with a fractured coffin bone using a bar shoe and Equi-Pak.

Pasture Mix Causes Laminitis

This post by Outrun Acres explains that cool-season grasses such as fescue and rye can contain high levels of sugar. Selecting the right pasture mix is critical to keep horses healthy and prevent laminitis.

U.S. Olympic Farrier

In this 2021 U.S. Eventing Association podcast, meet Beck Ratte, the 2024 U.S. Olympic farrier, who discusses her career and time in the circus.

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