How To Choose and Use the Anvil with Dr. Doug Butler

In this episode, taken from a talk that Dr. Doug Butler gave at Farrier Focus Conference at Centaur Forge in Burlington Wisconsin, Dr. Butler talks about different types of anvils. He discusses: use and location, height and position, anvil stands, and stance and safety. The anvil is one of the most important tools a farrier has to ensure accurate fitting and proper modification of shoes. Dr. Butler talks about the most important factors to consider when deciding what type of anvil to get when starting out. If you would like to contact us with questions relating to your business, specific cases, general horse hoof care questions, or suggestions for future podcasts, please email us at farrierfocuspodcast@gmail.com . We might even feature your email in a future episode!

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How To Choose and Use the Anvil with Dr. Doug Butler is an episode from Farrier Focus Podcast by James Butler.

This episode is 43:01 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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