'The Hoof of the Horse' is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England. http://curtisfarrierbooks.com
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The Humble Hoof is a podcast for both horse owners and equine professionals, offering discussions into various philosophies on the health of the hoof and soundness of your horse. Each episode we will explore either a topic in regards to the hoof, such as laminitis or navicular, or focus on an interview with a professional in the hoofcare world- whether it's a farrier, trimmer, vet, bodyworker, etc.Please check us out on Facebook, or at thehumblehoof.com. Intro/Outro Song Credit: b song by Sa ...
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Introducing the Holistic Horseworks Talks podcast! Hosted by April Love, the founder of Holistic Horseworks, this podcast offers valuable insight and solutions to those "little issues" that are often encountered with equine companions. With her wealth of knowledge and decades of experience in working with them, April offers a unique perspective on horse health and well-being. Through this podcast, she answers listener questions and shares real-life stories that resonate with horse owners eve ...
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Horsing Around - All about horses, of course. Horse podcast - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
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Horsing Around is all about horses, of course. We cover everything from how to get started in horses to how to best take care of your equine companion. You'll learn all about nutrition, hoof care, training, veterinary issues and behavior. We cover breed topics, riding and alternative therapies. Even communicating with horses that have gone to the Great Beyond is among our list of subjects. Our podcasts include guests in every field of the horse world. Trainers,veterinarians, farriers, breed ...
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The daily life of an English farmer who has no tractors, but uses four draught horses and horse drawn equipment to run a traditional 20 acre horse drawn farm, working with nature not against it. Mostly about our daily life, some insight into traditional farming methods, a little homespun philosophy, and a lot about the nobility of our horses. Spend a little of your day in the peace and calm of a rustic rural haven far removed from modernity.
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High-Low Hoof Syndrome: Unlock the Underlying Secret to Balanced Hooves
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Send us a text In this episode of Holistic Horseworks Talks, we explore the complexities of high-low hoof syndrome, a condition that has long puzzled vets, farriers, and horse owners. We'll discover what contributes to high-low hoof syndrome and reveal a hidden underlying cause that often goes unnoticed but plays an extremely important role in the …
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PHCP Conference Sneak Peek, by Equithrive
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You'll hear snippets of conversations from this year's PHCP conference speakers, including Dr. David Rendle, Dr. Jenny Hagen, Celeste Lazaris, Wendy Murdoch, and Ida Hammer. And for those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year’s Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 2024! Visit progres…
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Sole Depth and Hoof Comfort, by Equithrive
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Philip Himanka discusses those difficult "thin sole" cases and why they may struggle to become comfortable. He also talks about how he approaches their hoof rehab to help grow better structures. For those who want to geek out on topics like this, register for this year's Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners Conference in Chicago, IL, October 3-6, 20…
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Feeding Forage for Horse Health, by Equithrive
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Dr. Erin Roddy and Dr. Ethan Romas-Hill discuss various types of forage and their possible effect on hoof health as well as overall health. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is…
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Curtis Burns is well known in our industry, and I was happy to sit down with him earlier this year at IHCS to find out more about his journey into hoof-care, how he created his products and why, breaking down where farrier-vet relationships can go wrong and how to avoid it… plus much much more. It was great to speak with him - listen now to hear so…
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Beth Lynn Lewis and Cristina Winemiller chat about considerations for owners and hoofcare providers to keep ourselves safe and healthy while working on hooves in the hot weather. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com wit…
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Helping Heal Horses with April Love on Holistic Animal Insights
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Send us a text Join us for an in-depth discussion on holistic horse care with guest April Love of Holistic Horseworks and host Poppy Philips of Holistic Animal Insights! In this interview, April shares her journey learning various healing modalities and how she's helped horses with complex issues like kissing spine and lameness. She discusses the i…
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Gut Health and Hoof Health, by Equithrive
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Dr. Ethan Romas-Hill talks about factors that affect gut health, and potential links to hoof comfort and health. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of…
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77 - Pelle Algotsson in Stockholm, Sweden
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This episode I am joined by Pelle Algotsson, who I met up with at a clinic we held for farriers and vets late last year. We had a lot to talk about, I hope you enjoy the podcast.Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.comFind me o…
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Farming Practices and Horse Health: A Vet's Experience, by Equithrive
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Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn, author of "Restoring Eden," talks about her experience with pesticides and their effect on her farm, wildlife, and horses in her care - including the potential effects she noticed in their hooves. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% o…
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76 - Valentin Castillo in Andalusia, Spain
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As ever, we cover a lot in this episode, where I interviewed Valentin during a clinic we had near Seville in Spain. We talk about shoeing in both dry and wet climates, as well as farrier schools, qualifications, associations, federations… and more!Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can fi…
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Throwback Episode: Thrush, Sponsored by Equithrive
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A throwback on a previous conversation with Sam Austin on what thrush is, what causes it, and how we can treat it. Also included is dialogue with Joe Sexton, a microbiologist. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with c…
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Feral Vs Domestic Hooves with Bonny Mealand by Equithrive
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We have heard the arguments about how we can't compare domestic horse hooves to feral hooves because they lives such different lives and have different expectations. Is this true that we can't compare? Bonny Mealand talks about the hooves of free living equines and some major differences she notices in horses that are sound out "in the wild." Thank…
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Auli Mantila started her hoof-care career a bit later than most do, and her commutes to farrier school actually inspired her to create something in her other profession - which is a very unusual one for a farrier! I won’t spoil it, listen to the podcast to find out what it is. We also discuss Finn horses, and shoeing in sub zero temperatures, with …
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Are Seasonal Changes Affect Your Horse's Hooves?, Sponsored by Equithrive
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Rosemary Zwanenburg and Kristen Wertz discusses symptoms we see in horses' movement, comfort, and hoof health when dealing with seasonal changes from grass or excess sugar. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code…
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74 - Ramon Batalla in San José, Costa Rica
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After seeing his presentations at the IHCS 2023, I had to get an interview with Costa Rican vet-farrier Ramon Batalla. In this episode we talk about radiography and venograms in hoof-care, as well as some great personal insights and stories from his life in the industry. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affilia…
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Amy Dell-Anthony talks about practical ways to manage "mud season" to keep horses and hooves healthy. We also discuss mud on track systems, and the pros and cons to having the horses out during the wettest seasons of the year. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – ge…
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I was happy to finally sit down with Sam Durham for a podcast interview, having the opportunity last year at a clinic we organised in California with the Farrier Center and Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School. We cover a lot in this episode, from farm life to running multi-farrier practices, AFA examinations and conventions, and much more.Thank you t…
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This episode was recorded with Wes Stewart at the International Hoof Care Summit 2023. We’re still catching up with older episodes, but we will have more recent interviews out very soon.Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.comF…
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Off-the-Track Thoroughbred Feet: Genetics or Environment? By Equithrive
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The age-old stereotype of "horrible OTTB feet" is heard all over the hoof side of social media and beyond. Kate Anderson challenges the idea of bad thoroughbred feet by rehabbing TBs on a 2500 acre property in Wyoming. She talks about diet, movement, and more. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from meta…
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Trimming George’s hooves, while Albert and Joey relax.By Horse Drawn Farmer
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Three horse farm hitch & harrowing a field
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Using a three horse farm hitch to harrow one of our fields.By Horse Drawn Farmer
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Ethical Considerations in Working on Lameness Cases with Kendra Skorstad, by Equithrive
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One difficult issue hoofcare providers struggle with is how can we advocate best for the horses in our care, while also managing expectations for their owners and riders? Kendra Skorstad and I talk about the ethical considerations and implications involved with working on lameness cases and hoof rehab clients. This is a candid, off-the-cuff convers…
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The Pros and Cons of Stall Rest, Sponsored by Equithrive
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Dr. Martina Neidhart talks about what happens to a horse's soft tissue and joints when on stall rest - and when it is warranted and when we should maybe push for a different approach for rehab. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equ…
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Knowing What's In Your Hay with Ellington King, by Equithrive
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One of the largest contributors to a healthy hoof is a healthy diet. Ellington King of Equi-Analytical discusses how to know what is in your hay, how to test your hay, and the different options available. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first o…
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In this episode, I catch up with my old friend and colleague John Bunting, who now has the largest farrier business in Australia. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.comFind me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtisSubscribe to…
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Hoof "Balance" with Dr. Jenny Hagen, by Equithrive
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Dr. Jenny Hagen talks about how what we do to the foot affects a horse's soft tissue, joints, and movement. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOF Cavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek…
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70 - Jamie Cooper at the International Hoof Care Summit 2023
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I can certainly say Jamie Cooper is the first lawyer I’ve had on my podcast, and she made for an excellent guest while sharing some important insights for farriers everywhere. You’ll have to listen to find out more!This interview was recorded with Jamie at the 2023 International Hoof Care Summit, where she was a speaker. I’m looking forward to bein…
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Gelding Your Colt? Some things You Should Know First!
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Send us a text Most male horses are gelded at a young age. In this episode, April talks about the gelding process and how to ease the transition from colt to gelding. Castration can be traumatic but with the use of Liquid Trace Minerals and NOT fresh cold water hosing, the incision site will heal quickly with less scarring. Gelding scars will devel…
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I recorded this episode with Tone at my summer clinic in Sweden, where she provided her skills in radiography. We’ve had many great discussions over the years, often at conferences, so it was great to finally have her as a guest on my podcast.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find mor…
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Send us a text There will come a day when it's time to let go of your horse, dog, or other pet. So, how can you decide when it is time to let them go? Sometimes animals stay for their humans, even if their body is causing great suffering. In this episode, April talks about how to make the transition easy for both the humans and the animals. To keep…
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Throwback Episode: DDFT Tears and Navicular Bone Damage, by Equithrive
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In this throwback episode, Alicia talks about what got her into hoofcare - her mustang gelding Vinnie and his various navicular-related pathologies - and what his rehab to comfort looked like. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equi…
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68 - Gavin Moody, Stephen Hill & Richard Maltby-Smith in Newmarket, England
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This is a bit of a different episode from our usual format. I sat down to talk to three fellow anatomy enthusiasts, Gavin Moody, Stephen Hill and Richard Maltby-Smith, after we had spent a few hours together dissecting and investigating a canker case. You can also watch one of the videos we made on this day here: youtube.com/watch?v=NDLRYqHYISsThan…
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Lameness Rehab: More than Just Handwalking with Dr. Sherry Johnson, by Equithrive
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Dr. Sherry Johnson talks about working together as a team on a lameness case, what kinds of exercises can be of benefit, and things to consider when bringing a horse back into work to prevent reinjury. Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first orde…
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