Best Curtis Castillo Podcasts (2024)

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78 - Curtis Burns in Florida, USA 51:00

3M ago51:00

51:00

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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77 - Pelle Algotsson in Stockholm, Sweden 37:35

4M ago37:35

37:35

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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76 - Valentin Castillo in Andalusia, Spain 48:54

5M ago48:54

48:54

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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75 - Auli Mantila in Uusimaa, Finland 44:36

6M ago44:36

44:36

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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74 - Ramon Batalla in San José, Costa Rica 45:39

6M ago45:39

45:39

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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73 - Sam Durham in Petaluma, USA 43:03

7M ago43:03

43:03

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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72 - Wesley Stewart from NSW, Australia 33:50

7M ago33:50

33:50

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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71 - John Bunting in Victoria, Australia 51:20

9M ago51:20

51:20

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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70 - Jamie Cooper at the International Hoof Care Summit 2023 53:17

9M ago53:17

53:17

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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69 - Tone Wein in Asker, Norway 41:59

10M ago41:59

41:59

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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68 - Gavin Moody, Stephen Hill & Richard Maltby-Smith in Newmarket, England 35:42

10M ago35:42

35:42

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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67 - Bob Smith & Tiffany Gardner at Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School - California, USA 46:00

1y ago46:00

46:00

Hear about two unique entrances to the farriery profession, from Tiffany Gardner and Bob Smith at Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School, in my latest podcast. We cover teaching, apprenticeships, certification, the future of farriery, and so much more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can fin…

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66 - Hans Castelijns from Tuscany, Italy - IHCS 2023 54:27

1+ y ago54:27

54:27

It would be difficult to list every topic that we cover in this podcast with Hans Castelijns; his curiosity and passion for hoof-care are infectious, and we had a great conversation.Learn more about Hans on his website, which comes available in many languages: http://www.farriery.euThank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundat…

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65 - Dave Farley in Wellington, Florida, USA 47:12

1+ y ago47:12

47:12

I have known Dave for over thirty years, so it was good to finally get him on my podcast, which we recorded earlier this year at the Hoof Care Summit.Thank you to our sponsors the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their associated partners. You can find more information on their website www.hoofcareessentials.com*Podcast subscribers also get 10% o…

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64 - Cecil Swan in Gloucestershire, UK 53:59

1+ y ago53:59

53:59

I talk to Cecil Swan about his journey from Africa to the UK, getting an apprenticeship, and becoming a farrier. We cover a lot of topics, including his time as President of the BFBA, and of course gas forges, Cecil’s specialty.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information o…

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63 - Martin Kenny in North Carolina, USA 47:55

1+ y ago47:55

47:55

I interviewed Martin on my visit to give a clinic for Horses in Symmetry, his farrier education event. We cover his journey in hoof-care, examining, changes in farriery over the last 50 years, advice for young farriers, and much more.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more informa…

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62 - Raul Bras in Kentucky, USA 1:05:43

2y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

We cover too much to mention in this interview with Puerto Rico born farrier and veterinarian, Raul Bras, who is now based at Rood & Riddle Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Raul has an infectious passion and enthusiasm for horses, hoof-care and learning. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did in recording it. Thank you to this episode’s spo…

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61 - Aaron Gygax in Brittnau, Switzerland 50:42

2y ago50:42

50:42

Aaron and I discuss how a hoof-care business can grow and evolve over time; achieving a symbiosis between vets and farriers in equine hospitals; treating problems like deep digital flexor tendon lesions, and much more.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF …

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60 - Travis Vern Powell in Illinois, USA 1:03:19

2y ago1:03:19

1:03:19

I had the pleasure of making a podcast with my friend Vern on his recent visit to the UK. We talked all about his life with horses and hoof-care, the cultural exchange program, farriery in the States, and his life as a cowboy. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on…

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59 - Michael Woods in Ystad, Sweden 46:48

2y ago46:48

46:48

In this episode, I visit British Army Household Cavalry farrier Michael Woods at his home in Sweden. Find more about Michael on his website: woodshovslageri.seThank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com*Podcast subscribers get …

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58 - Bernard Duvernay & Mark Aikens from the Flying Anvil Foundation 1:03:01

2y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

In this episode with Bernard and Mark, we talk all about volunteering and charitable work to improve the standard of farriery worldwide, via the Flying Anvil Foundation (www.flyinganvil-fondation.ch/en/); rebuilding of tools; diversifying our skill sets; bringing together farriery and veterinarians, and more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the…

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57 - Jim Ferrie & Mark Trussler in Scotland, UK 53:54

2+ y ago53:54

53:54

In this podcast with Jim and Mark, we go in depth about WCF exams, from Diploma to Fellowship, as the 3 of us make up 5% of Fellows in the world and have all been examiners! There’s some valuable insights and tips in there for everyone. We also covered the shortage of farriers in Scotland, apprentice training, running clinics, and much more. Thank …

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56 - Lena Sollien in Oslo, Norway 38:01

2+ y ago38:01

38:01

It was a pleasure to record my latest podcast with Lena Sollien at the Norwegian Farriers Association annual conference, and to hear about why she wouldn't give up "the best job in the world": being a farrier. My first podcast in Norway!Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more info…

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55 - Jan Krogh from Sonderjylland, Denmark 46:55

2+ y ago46:55

46:55

I met with Jan Krogh to discuss the pros and cons of farrier family businesses; opinions on hoof mapping; the problem of overfed horses; working with farriers in less developed countries; the use of aluminium over steel; developing additional income streams in hoof-care; and of course lots more.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essen…

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54 - Steve Kraus from Cornell University, at the International Hoof Care Summit 2022 46:14

2+ y ago46:14

46:14

Steve Kraus and I talk about his life and career leading up to his position at Cornell University; the difficulties of shoeing horses in a hospital; farriery for polo ponies; having passion and goals in your work even after 60 years doing it; plus some great technical discussion. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundatio…

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53 - Laura Gillespie at the International Hoof Care Summit 2022 39:09

2+ y ago39:09

39:09

It was a pleasure to record a podcast episode with Laura Gillespie at IHCS 2022. We covered a great deal of subjects including crack repairs, negative palmar angle, glue shoes, heart bars, and much, much more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website …

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52 - Craig Trnka at the International Hoof Care Summit 2022 40:12

2+ y ago40:12

40:12

I really enjoyed recording this podcast with Craig Trnka at the International Hoof Care Summit last month. We might have covered more in these 40 mins than I ever have in an episode. Make sure you listen to the very end after my final comments of the show for an extra segment! Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation a…

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51 - Mike Wildenstein from Vermont, USA 31:24

3y ago31:24

31:24

This episode with Mike covers an extensive range of hoof-care topics, as he has a wealth of knowledge to share. We talked about quarter cracks, the differences between donkey’s and horse’s hooves, the WCF fellowship, infections of hoof wall and their treatment, heel length in shoeing, suspensory ligament desmitis… and much, much more. Thank you to …

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50 - Simon Moore at BFBA Farrier Focus 2021 38:57

3y ago38:57

38:57

My 50th podcast episode is with Simon Moore, at BFBA Farrier Focus 2021. We talk about his life and work, including examinations and hoof balance. Many of you may remember Simon’s brilliant lecture at one of my first webinars on balance. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more inf…

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49 - Mitch Taylor at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School, USA 35:57

3y ago35:57

35:57

I recorded this episode at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School. This is another one that I really enjoyed recording, with my friend Mitch Taylor, before the world went into lockdown. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com FAR…

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48 - Ben Benson in Oxfordshire, UK 40:46

3y ago40:46

40:46

I had the pleasure of visiting Ben Benson and his apprentices for the day. Lots of interesting stories and insights from his time at the Tokyo Olympics this year, which was his 3rd time as Head Farrier for the Olympic Games. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on t…

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47 - Steve Crosbie in Queensland, Australia 33:45

3y ago33:45

33:45

One from the archives! This episode was recorded with Steve Crosbie at EKKA 2019 in Australia, also known as the Royal Queensland Show. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.comFind me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtisSu…

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46 - Grant Moon in Staffordshire, UK 47:58

3+ y ago47:58

47:58

I recently had the opportunity to catch up with Grant Moon. Grant of course is known for being a multiple world champion at Calgary, and for his work with Mustad, but there is so much to him than that. Join us as we explore the other side of the Moon. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can…

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45 - Farrier Safety with Brian Mullins, Alicia Harlov, Danny Bennett - 4 podcasts in 1! 1:34:36

3+ y ago1:34:36

1:34:36

You get 4 hoof-care podcasts in 1 with this episode! I joined up with Mullins Farrier Podcast, The Lockdown Farriery Podcast and The Humble Hoof for a great trans-atlantic discussion on farrier safety, that was filled with lots of important info. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find…

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44 - Alex Ridgeway & Tom Burch from the Brooke Charity 53:16

3+ y ago53:16

53:16

I had the pleasure of talking to two farriers involved in the Global Farrier Project at the Brooke Charity. They are aiming to transform our trade around the world, to make lasting improvements to animal welfare and to ensure the health of working horses in lower-income countries. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundati…

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43 - Colin Smith in Melbourne, Australia 38:16

3+ y ago38:16

38:16

This is a slightly belated episode recorded pre-pandemic. It is full of great information and anecdotes from Colin Smith, a Yorkshireman in Australia. I hope you enjoy it.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com Join my webi…

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42 - Rory Macdonald in Cambridge, New Zealand 30:17

4y ago30:17

30:17

I met with Rory MacDonald in Cambridge, New Zealand, to see him work, take some photos and record this week’s podcast release. We sat outside with the birdsong and discussed many farrier topics; thoroughbreds, yearlings, travelling for work, and lots more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. Yo…

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41 - Zouhair Benjabbour in Rabat, Morocco 31:36

4y ago31:36

31:36

This episode is from my trip to Morocco last winter, where I visited to Zouhair Benjabbour, a farrier and supply business owner in Rabat. Zouhair gives some great insights into Moroccan horse breeds and their shoeing needs, we discuss his career path as a farrier, Moroccan farriery schools and how to change standards of shoeing in a traditional cou…

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40 - Derek Poupard at Godolphin in Newmarket, England 46:10

4y ago46:10

46:10

In this podcast I met with hoof-care innovator Derek Poupard, at Godolphin Stables in Newmarket. Derek tells us about his journey from Summervelt in South Africa to Virginia, USA, onto Dubai and finally landing at Godolphin in Newmarket, England. We also discuss some of Derek’s fantastic hoof care ideas, and had a bit of a debate about barefoot rac…

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39 - Geert Cornelis in Þorlákshöfn, Iceland 32:08

4y ago32:08

32:08

In this week’s podcast we take a trip to Iceland to meet Geert Cornelis, who appears as a photo subject my latest book. We talked all about the Icelandic Horse (don’t call it a pony!); what Icelanders do with a bad-tempered horse; accessing farrier education; how Viking “businessmen” shaped the country; shoeing to enhance the gait of a horse; the o…

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38 - Renan Modesto in São Paulo, Brazil 28:30

4y ago28:30

28:30

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.comI met Renan Modesto on a trip to South America for my photography book The Farrier, in March 2020. Renan is a vet turned farrier, working in Brazil, whose mentor Kako Moraes is an old …

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37 - Celebrating the Farrier's Craft Around the World 34:41

4y ago34:41

34:41

In this episode, I become the interviewee to talk about my latest book project, The Farrier. To make this book I travelled 6 continents, over 20 countries, and photographed more than 60 farriers - so I had some interesting experiences and learnt a lot along the way. I hope you enjoy hearing about how this book came together, and that you will join …

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36 - Robert & Robbie Rush at Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk, England 37:27

4+ y ago37:27

37:27

This episode was recorded with the Rushes, a father and son working together as farriers, who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many years. We made this episode a few days before lockdown occurred in the UK in March 2020, and while we had a lot of laughs together while recording, we do discuss some more serious topics too. This was recorded in…

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35 - Rodney King in North Canterbury, New Zealand 29:38

4+ y ago29:38

29:38

Rodney King is from the South Island of New Zealand, where he began teaching himself farriery. Within 10 years or so he was working at the biggest equine hospital in the world. I felt that that alone was worth interviewing Rodney to hear about. We also discussed how taking the AWCF exam can change your perspective towards horseshoeing, the tangibil…

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34 - Greg Murray in Barossa Valley, Australia 32:24

4+ y ago32:24

32:24

How can getting out of your comfort zone help to broaden your horizons in farriery? Greg Murray has some great advice for farriers looking to travel with their work and experience more of the world, as well as sharing some of the challenges that you might face while doing so. We also learn about when he had 1 apprentice and 600 horses to shoe; the …

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33 - Lindsey Field in Auckland, New Zealand 31:44

4+ y ago31:44

31:44

This week's podcast is with Lindsey Field, an avid investigator of the equine foot. We had a great discussion about hoof dissections; seedy toe vs. white line disease; along with a debate on barefoot trimming and the benefits of horseshoeing.Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more…

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32 - The Myths & Legends of Horseshoes and Farriery 16:54

4+ y ago16:54

16:54

This week’s podcast is a special episode about the ancient tradition of farriery, and the folklore and myths of horseshoes. Horseshoeing goes back around 2000 years, so many superstitions and legends have been attached to the horseshoe over time. Listen on for an exploration of my 7 favourite myths. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare …

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31 - Andrew Watts in Brisbane, Australia 33:54

4+ y ago33:54

33:54

I spoke to Dr Andrew Watts, an Equine Veterinarian, during my visit to Australia & NZ in 2019. In this podcast we talk about his time serving as Senior Principal Veterinary Consultant for the Prince of Dubai; the potential impact of ammonia on keratin; different treatments for canker; the development of his product Hoof Gold and how it may increase…

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30 - Bruce MacDonald in Auckland, New Zealand 30:15

4+ y ago30:15

30:15

My guest this week is Bruce MacDonald, a New Zealand based farrier who has a wealth of knowledge and stories to share. We discussed many different areas, including how to find education in a country with no farriery school; when motorbikes replaced horses; farriery competitions and travel; shoeing with heels (caulkins)on every horse; the risks for …