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.
- Wear vs. Growth
- Equine Limb Deformities
- Neglected Hooves Case Study
- Double Caulkin Forging
- Pool of Shoes Breakdown
Wear vs. Growth
Dive into the barefoot vs. shod debate with Riley Mickelsen, CJF, at Idaho Horseshoeing School.
Equine Limb Deformities
In this Hoof Architect post, learn about the 4 hoof types and how hoof deformities depend on conformation.
Neglected Hooves Case Study
Watch Daisy Bicking, DEP, APF-I, CFGP, CLS, CE/CI, manage a chronically laminitic horse with overgrown and neglected hooves.
Double Caulkin Forging
Florida farrier Marcus Wise, CJF, demonstrates how he builds a double caulkin horseshoe for the American Farrier's Association convention in Chattanooga.
Pool of Shoes Breakdown
Listen in as Forging Brains Podcast sits down with 16 World Championship Blacksmith competitors after their Pool of Shoes Class.
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