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.
- Shaping Mule Shoes
- Cultural Exchange Q&A
- Balancing to an "Ideal"
- Mullins Farrier Podcast
- Straightening Clips
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.
Shaping Mule Shoes
Chris Gregory of Heartland Horseshoeing School demonstrates how to shape a mule shoe from a normal keg shoe.
Cultural Exchange Q&A
The Forging Brains Podcast sits down with Washington farrier Troy Wood and cultural exchange student Ed Beeston to discuss his journey so far.
Balancing to an "Ideal"
At a recent Indiana clinic, Middlebury, Ind., farrier Mark Troyer explains how he works toward an "ideal" in an out-of-balance hoof in this FPD video.
Mullins Farrier Podcast
In this episode of Mullins Farrier Podcast, English farrier Alex Mercer discusses shoeing for the King's Troop, international competition and launching his own tool business.
Straightening Clips
Lafayette, Ind., farrier Danvers Child demonstrates an efficient way to straighten an over-pitched clip.
Check out “This Week” from last week for other interesting information found from around the web. Is there something you want to share in "This Week"? Send us an email.
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.
