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.
- Understanding Kissing Spines
- Fighting to Stay Sound
- Forging Gift Idea
- 2025 American Farriers' Team
- Shoeing Chronic Founder
Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
Understanding Kissing Spines
Dr. Liz Elzer of Rood & Riddle Lexington explains the diagnostic process, treatment options and surgical interventions for kissing spines.
Fighting to Stay Sound
Idaho farrier Caleb Erickson pokes fun at horses that don't care for their shoeing prescription.
Forging Gift Idea
For a unique gift this holiday season, California farrier Shane Westman explains how to forge a cross from a piece of scrap stock.
2025 American Farriers' Team
The recently announced 2025 American Farriers' Team includes Andrew Wells, CJF (2024 Team Manager), Adam Fahr, CJF, Bryan Osborne, CJF, Sawyer Spradling, CJF, David Reed, CJF, Garrett Stark, CJF, and Travis Smith, CJF (2025 Team Manager).
Shoeing Chronic Founder
Australian farrier Wayne Turner of Progressive Equine Services explains how he trims and shoes a chronic founder case.
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Hoof-Care Highlights is brought to you by Kawell USA.
Kawell USA originally began as a project to develop a copper alloy horseshoe that could help in the treatment of hoof diseases in horses, by using copper's natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. After years of development and research, we now offer horseshoes, bar stock and frog inserts that are made from our EPA approved copper alloy that is proven to combat bacteria and fungus related to thrush, seedy toe, and white line disease.
