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.
- Applied Learning in Horseshoeing
- High Standards
- Unpacking Equine Diagnostics
- Traction on a Barrel Horse
- Toe Crack Resection
Applied Learning in Horseshoeing
In this episode of the Farrier Focus podcast, Dr. Doug Butler discusses the seven stages of applied learning and farriery and how to better teach students and apprentices.
High Standards
Alabama farrier Andrew Wells emphasizes maintaining a high shoeing standard no matter what the circumstance.
Unpacking Equine Diagnostics
Veterinary surgeon Alison Talbot joins U.K. farriers Mark Trussler and Jay Tovey on The Farrier Project podcast to discuss links between farriery, shoeing intervals, foot balance and lameness, and how radiographs should be taken and assessed.
Traction on a Barrel Horse
Texas farrier Lee Olsen discusses how to shoe a barrel horse that's "popping" out and struggling to keep its hind leg planted in the turn, noting how degrees of traction can be achieved.
Toe Crack Resection
Florida farrier Jim Apple demonstrates how he resects a toe crack using a grinder.
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