Online Extras: April 2024

This page lists material that supplements the April 2024 issue of American Farriers Journal.

• View the April issue
• Go to the Online Extras archive

Gain more insight about hoof wall length by:

• Reading “There’s More to Toe Length than Meets the Eye’,” in which Hall of Famer Randy Luikart discusses the many factors to consider.
• Reading “Putting a Number on Ideal Hoof Wall Length,” in which Gerard Lavery of Surrey, British Columbia, explains how proper measurements can point farriers in the right direction.
• Reading “Maryland Farrier’s Toe Length Protocol Keeps Show Horses in Top Form,” in which Harry Serio details how a tape measure, dividers and hoof protractor help maintain proper foot parameters.

Supplements to "What are the 4 Lengths of Horses’ Feet?" on page 8.

Using Copper Alloy: 

• Esco Buff details the study and analysis of using copper-alloy shoes.

Supplements to "A Cost-Effective Way to Fight Equine Hoof Diseases" on page 13.

Using a Pujavante: 

• Jesus “Chuy” Jiménez demonstrates how to use a pujavante in an Instagram video.

Supplements to "What’s a Pujavante?" on page 16.

Measure Twice, Cut Once:

• Maryland Farrier’s Toe Length Protocol Keeps Show Horses in Top Form

Improving horsemanship:

• Chris Cox explains how understanding equine body language keeps farriers safe and productive.