Best Farriery Podcasts (2024)

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78 - Curtis Burns in Florida, USA 51:00

11h 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

29d 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

1M 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

2M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Dr. Frank Gravlee and Dr. Doug Butler Discuss Founder 1:09:09

6M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

In this episode, Dr. Frank Gravlee of Life Data Labs and Dr. Doug Butler discuss the treatment of founder. You'll get a lot of great insights from this informative discussion from a previous Farrier Focus conference.

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71 - John Bunting in Victoria, Australia 51:20

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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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How to Recognize and Treat Club Feet in Horses - Dr. Doug Butler 33:15

9M ago33:15

33:15

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler shares insights of how to recognize and treat club feet in horses. He shares techniques, stories, and strategies you can use to deal with this condition. You'll gain valuable insight from his experiences, his mistakes, and his successes that will help you more successfully deal with this condition in the horses you …

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How Farriers Develop the Ability to See to Better Understand Balance and Shoeing 42:22

9M ago42:22

42:22

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler explains how drawing helps you learn to see so you can do a more efficient shoeing job. He talks about the mind shifts successful farriers make and outlines exercises that can help you be more efficient in your work. He also discusses balance and which dimension is easiest and most difficult for farriers to learn. H…

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Cushings Disease and Founder Treatment with Dr. Doug Butler 42:27

10M ago42:27

42:27

In this talk given at a Farrier Focus Conference in 2005 in Indiana, Dr. Doug Butler discusses Cushings disease and some principles for treating the laminitis and founder that often follow. Cushings disease is a hormonal imbalance caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland in the brain that causes a horse to produce too much ACTH (Adreno Cortico Trop…

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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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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How to Diagnose and Treat Laminitis with Dr. Doug Butler 37:56

1+ y ago37:56

37:56

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler explains laminitis and how a farrier can recognize its symptoms, diagnose, and treat it. He also explains how farriers and veterinarians should work together to explain the treatment and care to horse owners. In this episode, you'll hear valuable tips, stories, and techniques that will help you treat this condition.…

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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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Interview with World Champion Farrier Steven Beane, FWCF 50:53

1+ y ago50:53

50:53

In this episode, we're privileged to talk with Steven Beane, FWCF of North Yorkshire, England. Steven is a five-time World Champion Blacksmith, three-time European Champion and three-time British National Champion. He has been selected for the English farrier team 16 consecutive years and is a renowned judge and clinician. Steven talks about how he…

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Dr. Doug Butler - Selecting Therapeutic Shoe Solutions 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

32:05

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler talks about the criteria a farrier should use when selecting which therapeutic shoe option should be utilized for different foot conditions. You'll get a lot out of this episode from a previous Farrier Focus conference.

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Secrets of Six Figure Shoers - Dr. Doug Butler 52:18

1+ y ago52:18

52:18

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler discusses what it takes to build a farrier business that consistently produces six figures plus each year. He discusses highlights from his book Six Figure Shoeing and shares stories and insights into what makes farriers successful in their business. This episode shares valuable insights on the mindset, business sys…

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

1+ y 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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How to Increase Your Value and Double Your Income - Dr. Doug Butler 26:36

1+ y ago26:36

26:36

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler shares ways you can increase your value and double your income as a farrier. This is from a talk Dr. Butler gave several years ago at a Farrier Focus conference. We hope you will consider the questions and ideas he shares here to improve your skills and increase your value so you can double your income in the next t…

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61 - Aaron Gygax in Brittnau, Switzerland 50:42

1+ y 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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How to Diagnose and Treat Abscesses with Dr. Doug Butler 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

24:28

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler talks about how to diagnose and treat abscesses and what a farrier can do when working with a veterinarian to help the horse heal properly. This informative interview includes lessons, stories, and practical principles you can use in your daily work.

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Dr. Doug Butler - Principles of Shoeing Gaited Horses 33:29

1+ y ago33:29

33:29

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler shares principles for shoeing gaited horses. He shares numerous lessons he has learned throughout the years of shoeing these horses and specific applications when dealing with club feet and quarter cracks. You'll get a lot of insight from this talk given at a previous Farrier Focus conference based on Dr. Butler's f…

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

1+ y 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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Dr. Doug Butler on Navicular Syndrome 37:53

1+ y ago37:53

37:53

In this episode, we interview Dr. Doug Butler about the assessment and treatment of navicular syndrome. You'll learn what causes navicular syndrome and what the farrier can do to ease a horse's pain who has this condition. In Dr. Butler's trademark style, he shares case studies, examples, and insights that will be helpful to you in your daily work.…

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59 - Michael Woods in Ystad, Sweden 46:48

1+ y 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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Seven Strategies to Prosper in Your Farrier Business - Dr. Doug Butler 31:22

1+ y ago31:22

31:22

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler shares seven strategies to help you prosper in your farrier business. He uses the acronym of PROSPER to go through seven specific areas of your business that you must consider and pay attention to in order to grow a more successful and prosperous business. This was given at a talk at a previous Farrier Focus confere…

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Interview with Scottish Farrier Jim Ferrie, FWCF 57:28

2y ago57:28

57:28

In this episode, we talk with Scottish farrier Jim Ferrie. He is a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers and is also an appointed Examiner and Approved Judge of the Company. He was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in 2003 in recognition of distinguished accomplishments, achievements and contribution in advancing the …

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Interview with Fran Jurga, Founder of Hoofcare Publishing and Previous Editor of the American Farrier's Journal 54:52

2y ago54:52

54:52

In this episode, we talk with Fran Jurga of Gloucester, Massachusetts. She is the founder of Hoofcare Publishing, which was established in 1985 to fulfill a growing global demand for information about the horse's foot that could be accessed by equine professionals, especially farriers and veterinarians, around the world. She is also the creator, pu…

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Interview with Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF 52:11

2y ago52:11

52:11

In this episode, we talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier and past president of the American Farriers Association, Margie Lee-Gustafson. She and her husband Don are based in Palo Alto, California. We talk about her beginnings as a farrier, lessons and mistakes she made when starting, the value of a multi-farrier practice, her experience as preside…

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Developing Your Powers of Observation - Dr. Doug Butler 39:58

2y ago39:58

39:58

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler shares his insights in how you can learn to enhance your powers of observation and see more so you an properly diagnose and discuss the work you do with your clients and veterinarians. You'll get a lot out of this episode about the importance of seeing more because you have trained yourself to concentrate and see wh…

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Front Limb Conformation and Unsoundness with Dr. Doug Butler and Jacob Butler 55:10

2y ago55:10

55:10

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler and Jacob Butler share insights on front limb conformation and unsoundness. You'll get a lot out of this episode on ways you can treat the various unsoundnesses that result front limb conformation deformities. We recommend you use Chapters 20, 22, and 40 from the Principles of Horseshoeing III as a reference when re…

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Interview with Pat Burton, CJF 43:36

2y ago43:36

43:36

In this episode, we talk with Pat Burton, CJF, of south Fort Worth, Texas. He has been shoeing horses since the late 1970s and shares his insights on the fundamentals of horseshoeing, some of his early mentors, his experience of becoming certified, and experiences he has had as a certification tester. You'll gain a lot of valuable advice from Pat o…

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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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Interview with Allie Hayes of Horse Science 49:02

2y ago49:02

49:02

In this episode, we talk with Allie Hayes of HorseScience.com about how she got started as a farrier, her interest in horse anatomy, and how she began processing horse feet and limbs to help farriers, veterinarians and horse owners see what is really happening inside the foot structures of the horse. She shares some of the lessons she has learned f…

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Interview with Gerard Laverty, CJF, AWCF 1:18:53

2y ago1:18:53

1:18:53

In this episode, we talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier and AWCF, Gerard Laverty. He is the instructor of the Farrier Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in British Columbia. He has been shoeing horses for more than 40 years in several different countries.

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Interview with Farrier Walter Varcoe of EquineSkeletons.com 52:56

2y ago52:56

52:56

In this episode, we talk with Walter Varcoe about his work as a farrier and his interest in equine skeletons. Walter was a professional rider and equine manager for the New York State Department of Corrections as well as their only farrier until his retirement in July 2006. In addition to his normal duties Walter also served as their equine instruc…

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8 Diseases of the Horse's Foot and Their Treatment - Dr. Doug Butler 35:11

2y ago35:11

35:11

In this episode, you'll hear a discussion that Dr. Doug Butler had with a group of farriers and veterinarians on eight specific foot diseases including abscesses, white line disease, keratoma, canker (and the rare coronitis), quittor, pedal osteitis, osteomyelitis, and low ringbone. These correspond to pictures and additional information that can b…

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Learning to See and Assess Conformation in Horses - Dr. Doug Butler 48:15

2y ago48:15

48:15

In this episode, Dr. Doug Butler shares insights to a group of farriers and veterinarians how to look and see conformation deformities and what can be done to help horses that have these different conditions. Dr. Butler shares numerous experiences and techniques on observation that will help you better assess the horses you work with on a daily bas…

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

2y 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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Interview with Jim Quick, CJF 56:37

2y ago56:37

56:37

In this episode, we talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier, Jim Quick of Niwot, Colorado who has been shoeing horses for more than 27 years. Jim shares his start as a farrier, his education at Colorado State University including studying with Dr. Doug Butler in Colorado, his beginnings into competitive shoeing, and lessons he has learned through nu…

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Interview with Peter Butler, CJF 1:05:06

2y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

In this episode, we talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier, Peter Butler about his experiences in becoming a farrier, getting certified, competing, and training horses. Pete shares lessons about teaching students, how students learn differently, the value of understanding the origin of words in mastering anatomy, and experiences with horses over th…

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Interview with Nate Allen, CJF 52:31

2y ago52:31

52:31

In this episode, we talk with certified journeyman farrier Nate Allen. He studied under Dr. Doug Butler at Northwest Missouri State University and Colorado State University. He taught as an instructor at Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, New Mexico for many years. He currently serves as an administrator at Central Community College in south…

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Interview with Farrier and Educator Bob Smith 1:05:12

2+ y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

In this episode, we talk with Certified Farrier Bob Smith. He is the founder of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School and has been shoeing horses as a professional farrier for more than 43 years. He was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, KY in 2010. Bob has authored many articles publis…

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