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-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.
Forging Demonstration
Watch Mitch Taylor of Kentucky Horseshoeing School lead a forging demonstration for Turkish farrier students.
Horseshoe Sculptures
New Zealand artist Jamie Thomas shows what he sculpts from 6 metric tons of old horseshoes. Share your own creations in the comments.
Skill, Art & Passion
Riley Mickelsen of Idaho Horseshoeing School shares a humbling experience with charros in Mexico, connecting their pride and passion for roping to a farrier's dedication to their craft.
Hoof-Care Schematics
U.K. hoof-care practitioner Nick Hill of V&T Equine Services shows farriers how to make a schematic to read and track hoof-care work in this Facebook series.
Placing Pins
U.K. farrier Ben Benson emphasizes the importance of correctly placed pins for traction.
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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.
