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.
Best Shod Horse
Ice Max, shod by farrier Jason Gajczak, was awarded Best Shod Horse by the Worshipful Company of Farriers at the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.
Photo by: Trevor Clarke
Spooky Feet
With Halloween around the corner, California farrier Shane Westman is getting his horses in the spirit.
Cost of Injury
There's more to how farriers set prices than the physical cost of shoes, says Ben Benson, AWCF, including the mental and physical cost of injuries.
Driving Hammer Improvement
Chris Niclas, RJF, CLS, demonstrates how he inserts a magnet into the end of a replacement driving hammer handle for easy nail pickup.
Tongs Forging
Texas blacksmith Ben Snure forges a pair of flat jaw tongs from round stock.
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