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 Infection

Watch as Idaho Horseshoeing School treats a deep hoof infection with a hospital plate and forged bar shoe.

WCB Demonstration

Learn from Gavine Cooper, CJF, a judge for the 2024 WCB Season Finals, how to forge one of the shoes on the list, a diamond toe horseshoe.

Long Toe Consequences

Deriving information from veterinarian Dr. Renate Weller, Esco Buff, PhD, APF-I, CF, explains how extra toe length results in considerably more force on the tendons.

Shoeing for Traction

Kelton Harris, CJF, of Olsen Equine, explains how different shoes have different impacts on traction.

Final Approach Podcast

In this Final Approach Podcast, Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, talks with JT Timmons, owner of Palmetto Forge Farrier in South Carolina.

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