American Farriers Journal Podcast

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern chats with AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier Robin "RT" Goodrich.

In this episode, we chat with International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame member Terry Stever. In this episode, he shares how he became a farrier, working with Quarter Horses, and why commitment is required to be successful as a farrier.

In this episode, we replay session from the 2020 International Hoof-Care Summit that featured Hall of Fame farriers Craig Trnka and Jim Ferrie. In it, the two share their thoughts on longevity as farriers, finding balance in your work and how to measure the success of your practice.

In this episode of the American Farrier's podcast, we're joined by farrier Dave Farley who shares business advices that has helped him improve client retention and better communicate with clients in his practice.

In this podcast episode, California farriers Shane Westman and Alex Garcia share business advice the has helped them manage and grow their farrier practices. This insight is helpful if you are looking for helpful in improving your business operations.

In this week’s episode, Hall of Fame farrier Tom Curl answers questions from other horseshoers on how to manage a business during difficult times.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Pennwoods Equine, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern talks with Bob Smith, a California farrier about farrier business advice, the challenges of running a farrier school and his legal battle with the state of California.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Pennwoods Equine, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern talks with Grant Moon about the legacy of the late Douglas Bradbury of England. We also talk with Kim Lacey about her experience on the American Farrier’s Association Exchange program and British Columbia farrier and educator Gerard Laverty about voluntary registry and reformatting farrier education in the province.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by HorseLinc, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 with farriers Pat Broadus, Dominico Cellaro and financial advisor and former farrier David Barron.

Dr. Christopher Pollitt has been at the forefront of laminitis research for decades. In this episode, we talk with him about some of the milestones of laminitis research that we’ve seen through his career, the most question to answer in regard to this disease and his work with Brumbies — Australia’s feral horse.

In this episode, brought to you by HorseLinc, Executive Editor Jeremy McGovern talks with Travis Burns about his work at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, his work with the American’Farrier’s Association and his path to becoming a farrier.

In this episode, brought to you by HorseLinc, we talk with Dr. Raul Bras on the early horse and hoof-care lessons he received from Paso Finos, the challenges of therapeutic work, and vets and farriers working toward the best outcome for the horse. We also talk with Misty Pleiness of HorseLinc about a strategy for improving your cash flow as a farrier.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Smartpak, we're joined by Walt Taylor, who discusses his history as a farrier, how the AFA was created and a few of of his thoughts on the state of farriery.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by GE Forge & Tool, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with Hall of Fame farrier Doyle Blagg, who built a reputation beyond the Lone Star state by shoeing at the highest levels of various Quarter Horse disciplines.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by GE Forge & Tool, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with farrier educator and clinician, Chris Gregory to talk about his life, his family’s farrier school and some important points on client management.

Listen to how the horse flourished in North America after Cortés conquered the Aztecs and how it spread through the continent.

Listen to how the horse contributed to Hernán Cortés in his conquest of the Aztecs.

Listen to a discussion with Dr. Deb Bennett on the horse in North American before the conquest of the Aztecs.

In this episode of American Farriers Journal podcast, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with Flower Mound, Texas, farrier Dave Gilliam and University of California, Davis farrier Shane Westman about the creation and goals of the Equine Soundness Professionals, a professional collaboration between veterinarians and farriers. In a separate conversation, McGovern spoke with Dr. Craig Lesser of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., about how to correct club feet in young horses, and how farriers can work with veterinarians in these cases.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with Wellington, Fla., farrier Curtis Burns, who shares details of his rollercoaster of a career path.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with one of the most accomplished and knowledgeable farriers in the world, Mark Caldwell of Alsager, England.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by American Equus, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with Dick Fanguy, CJF, who previously served as American Farrier’s Association president. He remains involved with the industry by consulting with farrier cases and representing Stonewell Bodies.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by American Equus, Editor Jeremy McGovern is joined by Royal Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Renate Weller to discuss improving evidence based farriery.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, Editor Jeremy McGovern sat down with Newmarket farrier, Dr. Simon Curtis.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Smart-Pak, Editor Frank Lessiter sat down with United Stats Army horseshoer and inventor Ken Mankel.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and farrier supply shop owner Lee Green.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and clinician Grant Moon.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Farrier Science Clinic, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and renowned toolmaker Roy Bloom.

In this episode, legendary track shoer Sonny Broadus joins us to talk about his work. Broadus began in 1965 and built a career shoeing track Thoughbreds. He talks about his career, shares advice for succeeding as a track farrier and entertains with a few stories about track life for the farrier years ago.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by GE Forge & Tool, we sit down with artist, blacksmith and farrier Tom Willoughby.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Razerhorse, we welcome Dr. Renate Weller of the Equine Locomotion Research Program.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Kawell, we welcome retired draft horse farrier Bruce Matthews.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by the Kawell, we welcome the long time farrier and mentor Ray Legel.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by the Mustad, we welcome the head farrier of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Steve Kraus.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit, we welcome the owner and operator of the Kentucky Horseshoeing School, Mitch Taylor.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we welcome Ada Gates of Southern California, to share her experiences as an ambassador for the international farrier industry.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Vettec, we welcome Dick Becker of Lapeer, Mich., to share the many important lessons he's learned during his years of shoeing.

Coshocton, Ohio, shoer Dave Farley talks about his career, the benefits of the American Association of Professional Farriers and how taking control of the relationship with clients can make running the business side of being a farrier more enjoyable.

Lebanon, Ohio, farrier Gunner Gatski entertained 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees during his acceptance speech for the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame by sharing how he "almost became famous for nailing on golden shoes."

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we welcome Arnie Gervasio. Starting out in the 1960s working with Quarter Horses, he’s now regarded as one of the top sport horse farriers in the United States.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, we welcome Haydn Price as he shares insight on the British system of education, his work with dressage horses and managing the pressure when shoeing for high-end performance horses.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, Danvers Child talks about his history in farriery, how to critique your work, strategies for better communication and how he approaches high/low hooves.

In this episode, brought to you by SmartPak, we sit down for a chat with Craig Trnka regarding the World Championship Blacksmiths, how he got into horseshoeing, building confidence and an unexpected benefit of competition.