'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 farri
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 find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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.eu 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 *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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.se *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout.* Visit my website & bookshop at drsimoncurtis.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout.* Visit my website & bookshop at drsimoncurtis.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout.* Visit my website & bookshop at drsimoncurtis.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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! *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Visit my website & bookshop at drsimoncurtis.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
55 - Jan Krogh from Sonderjylland, Denmark 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. *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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! *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. After the success of the Hoof Balance Webinar, we were overwhelmingly asked to cover even more on the topic. So we are, later this week. Get your ticket here (with a discount applied!): eventbrite.co.uk/e/187585391957/?discount=PODCAST *Podcast subscribers also get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. FARRIERS JOURNAL SPECIAL OFFER: To get your free copy please contact Sophie at sjcurtisbooks@gmail.com or contact Florian at the journal on info@farriersjournal.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com *Podcast subscribers also get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!*
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. Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*
One from the archives! This episode was recorded with Steve Crosbie at EKKA 2019 in Australia, also known as the Royal Queensland Show. Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*
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. Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*
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. Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*
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. Learn more about the Brooke and this project at thebrooke.org/our-work/global-farriery-project If you have the means to support this work, please do. — Join my webinars and use the promo code PODCAST for a 25% discount. A list of webinars can be found on my website curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com *Podcast subscribers also get a discount my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*
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. Join my webinars and use the promo code PODCAST for a 25% discount. A list of webinars can be found on my website curtisfarrierbooks.com The next webinar is on HOOF GROWTH, for more info go to: bitly.com/HoofGrowthWebinar Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*
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. View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com *Podcast subscribers get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*
Podcast subscribers get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. 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 country, plus more. We also talk about on some places we visited during my stay, including a Tbourida (horse tournament), which I loved. View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
Podcast subscribers get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. 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 racing. I enjoyed learning about Derek's career leading up to and beyond Godolphin, as well as the reasoning behind his innovations - I hope you do to. View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis Derek Poupard's links: hoofcast.com/derek-poupard linkedin.com/in/derek-poupard-977a0a84 facebook.com/derek.poupard The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
Podcast subscribers get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. 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 obstacles we need to overcome as farriers, and much more. View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
Podcast subscribers can currently get 10% off my books when you order from www.farrierbooks.com I 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 friend of mine. I saw him shoeing with Kako while I was there, and he also was an interpreter for a lecture I gave. We talked about his journey to becoming a farrier in Brazil, farriery schools in the USA, foot mapping, laminitics, and lots more. Renan can be seen shoeing in some of the photos in my new book The Farrier, in my chapter focused on Kako, where he is working at a Quarter Horse farm and Saõ Paulo Riding Club. Buy your copy of The Farrier here: https://bitly.com/TheFarrier View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
Podcast subscribers can currently get 10% off my books when you order from www.farrierbooks.com 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 us later in the week for the official global launch party. Order your copy of my new book The Farrier here: https://bit.ly/TheFarrier Let's make this a worldwide party for farriers, invite your friends and colleagues: https://bit.ly/FarrierParty The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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 the forge at Redwings Sanctuary, one of the largest horse sanctuaries in the world, where Robert and Robbie work daily with a team of farriers and vets, caring for around 2000 horses. View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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 tangibility of credentials as a farrier, and where it can impact and benefit your business. Rodney gave us insights into working in an equine hospital environment, his thoughts on the causes of the increasingly common problem of Suspensory Ligament Desmitis in sport horses, the importance of diagnosis when treating horses, and much more interesting and useful information. View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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 experience of working as a farrier on 5 continents; the horse racing industry in Hong Kong and South Korea, and much more. *Apologies for the ambient noise on some parts of the interview, this was last summer in Australia before audio equipment upgrades!* View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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. Help us improve your listening experience by answering our PODCAST SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WWS3Z5W Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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 hoof growth; improving farrier-vet relationships, and much more. Help us improve your listening experience by answering our PODCAST SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WWS3Z5W Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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 a farrier using their hard-earned cash to build another business, and much more. Help us improve your listening experience by answering our PODCAST SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WWS3Z5W Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
This week's podcast is with Pär Hopman who is Chairman of the Board at the oldest farriery school in the world Biologiska Yrkeshögskolan Skara (BYS), where he himself previously studied to become a farrier. We discussed the history of the school; Par's transition from trimming cattle to horses; the different methods of training farriers in the UK and Sweden, and the difficulties that can arise there; improving teaching and apprenticeships within the farriery world, and much more. Help us improve your listening experience by answering our PODCAST SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WWS3Z5W Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
Dr Jenny Hagen is a farrier and Associate Professor of the Institute of Veterinary Anatomy at Universität Leipzig, where she trains new farriers and undertakes her research into the effects of trimming and shoeing on equine biomechanics and locomotion, amongst many other interesting studies. Jenny and I got together at Hoven I Centrum (Hoof in Focus) 2019 event in Denmark to discuss her work. Listen for advice on how trimming effects load distribution; relieving the superficial flexor tendon and fetlock region; how a horse's conformation can change, and much more. Help us improve your listening experience by answering our PODCAST SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WWS3Z5W Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
I had the pleasure of working in partnership with Colin for a number of years in Newmarket, before his wanderlust took him on to new ventures in Abu Dhabi. Colin began his career as an army farrier in his homeland of South Africa, has taken part in international competitions, shod racehorses on multiple continents, and became the first South African AWCF. It was great to catch up with my old friend and colleague. Subscribe to my new Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
I visited Ryan Harris-Hayes, a farrier and proud member of the indigenous Maori people, last year on New Zealand's North Island. In this podcast we discuss Ryan's lifetime of working closely with horses and how he has forged his own path in farriery, as well as rural life in NZ, horseback hunting and gathering, shepherding, Maori heritage, and much more. Subscribe to my new Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
This is a great "outside the box" episode. I spoke to Michael Fruin, a master farrier and hoof specialist, after his fantastic lecture at the Australian Farriers Conference 2019. It was great to hear about Michael's journey from working at an ancient forge in England, to his current appointment as a zoo farrier in Australia and his contributions to animal welfare. Through his career he has provided hoof care to horses, as well as other animals like zebras, hippos, giraffes, elephants, rhinos and more. Subscribe to my new Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
In this episode I speak to Doug Bradbury FWCF, who received an MBE from the Queen in 2017 for his lifetime service and contributions to the farrier profession. Throughout this working life and well-earned retirement, he has curated an incredible collection of farrier history at his museum, with his son and grandson continuing the family business. A great man with great stories. If you would like to visit Doug Bradbury's museum, please contact him via https://www.facebook.com/douglas.beadbury Subscribe to my new Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
In this episode I speak to Dr Sarah Hobbs, Reader in Equine & Human Biomechanics at the University of Central Lancashire, and a former tutor of mine when I was studying at UCLAN. We discussed how Sarah has applied experience in the fields of engineering and human physiology to equine sciences; her work in leading equine research groups worldwide; how technological advancements are pushing equine biomechanics into the future, and more. Subscribe to my new Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
Brian is a farrier, and Co-founder of the Australian Brumby Research Unit, with a PhD specializing in the feet of feral and wild horses. In this episode we discussed how his experience in biomechanics and physiotherapy led to a career with horses; his research into Brumby horses in the Australian outback, with Chris Pollitt; his journey from barefoot trimmer to farrier; studying the natural hoof in depth; exploring the benefits of using copper nails, and more. Find out more about Brumby Week at brumbyweek.com Subscribe to Simon's new Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
Simon meets with Sarah Logie, a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers, at this year's Farrier Focus show. They discuss her thesis on Seedy Toe; a new program of farriery exam mentorship & tuition; working in Scotland's wet and cold environment; hoof wall structure; and much much more. To learn more on the Farriery Tuition program discussed here, email farrierytuition@gmail.com or go to facebook.com/farrierytuition Find more information about the the Scottish Equine Education Seminar on Sarah's website: sarahlogiefwcf.com/scottish-equine-education-seminar Subscribe to Simon's new Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
In this episode Simon caught up to Link Baumann, at the Equine Podiatry & Lameness Conference earlier this year. They discuss Link's career as a farrier, starting at age 14; his work in establishing the EPLC; rehydrating the horse's hoof during dry weather and droughts; managing relationships with other equine professionals, and much more. Subscribe to Simon's new Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
I have some exciting news to share in this podcast, something I have been working on with the help of Sam Fowler, a farrier and videographer based in Norfolk. So I sat down to talk with Sam about his work, and to let you all know about this project we are launching together. Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis View, order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
A continuation from Part 2 of Simon's conversation with Professor Chris Pollitt, discussing his life, work and scientific findings. Their discussion includes some technical questions on laminitis; Brumby Week; the weight-bearing qualities of the hoof wall; the anatomy of the horse's foot, and much more. Professor Pollitt's book 'The Illustrated Horse's Foot' is published by Elsevier, and 'Color Atlas of the Horse's Foot' is published by Mosby. Both can be found online at various bookselling sites. View, order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
Simon meets with Professor Chris Pollitt at the Australian Farriers' conference, beginning a two-part discussion on Chris's research on laminitis; equine medicine; how rider-horse communication can lead to better farriery; and more. View, order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
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