Latest Farrierbusiness Podcast Episodes
Interview with Todd Allen, CJF
Farrier Focus Podcast - February 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Todd Allen, a Certified Journeyman Farrier from Vandergrift, Pennsylvania who has been shoeing horses for more than 35 years. He started in 1982 at Northwest Missouri State University studying under Dr. Doug Butler. Todd shares valuable lessons from injuries he has...
Interview with Farrier Legend Lee Green
Farrier Focus Podcast - January 21, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Lee Green of Yucaipa, California about how he got his start in horseshoeing, memorable experiences of shoeing during the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles, and lessons he has learned on improving his efficiency in shoeing horses over the past fifty years.
Dr. Doug Butler - Horsemanship for Farriers
Farrier Focus Podcast - January 15, 2022 21:53 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Doug Butler shares his observations about the early history of horse training. Many of the misconceptions that exist in the minds of horse owners about horse training have arisen in recent years. Dr. Butler talks about how to effectively train and work with horses and key ...
Interview with Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF
Farrier Focus Podcast - December 30, 2021 22:17 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier and AWCF Doug Russo, who is the resident farrier at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He has been shoeing horses full time for the past 15-16 years. He shares insights from...
Interview with Dr. Simon Curtis, FWCF, Ph.D.
Farrier Focus Podcast - December 04, 2021 02:59 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Simon Curtis, FWCF, PhD. He has been shoeing horses for 46 years. He is a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers by examination. Based in Newmarket, Simon has been a farrier since 1972. He is a 4th generation farrier. His family have been farriers and blac...
Interview with Dennis Manning, CJF
Farrier Focus Podcast - November 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier Dennis Manning of Roosevelt, Utah. He shares his beginnings as a farrier, lessons he learned from studying with Dr. Doug Butler, the beginnings of the AFA and the history of certification from his years of being on the certification comm...
Interview with Farrier Legend Dr. Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF
Farrier Focus Podcast - November 05, 2021 20:55 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Doug Butler about how he got into horseshoeing, stories from his career, and thoughts about the profession of farriery.
Interview with Myron McLane, CJF
Farrier Focus Podcast - October 29, 2021 15:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsToday, we’re privileged to talk with farrier legend and Certified Journeyman Farrier Myron McLane of Somerset, Massachusetts. He has been shoeing horses for more than 55 years. Myron talks about how he got started as a farrier, his experiences as a harness shoer, his experiences on the rules c...
Interview with Henry Heymering, CJF - Founder of the American Farrier's Journal
Farrier Focus Podcast - October 19, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier Henry Heymering of Frederick, Maryland. He is the founder of the American Farrier's Journal and has been shoeing horses for more than forty-five years. Henry shares how he got started as a farrier, how he began the American Farrier's J...
Interview With Farrier Legend Lee Liles
Farrier Focus Podcast - October 16, 2021 00:43 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, farrier legend Lee Liles shares how he got his start shoeing horses and in particular his specialties of shoeing Tennessee Walking horses and therapeutic cases. He also shares how he started collecting items for the National Museum of Horse Shoeing Tools and Hall of Honor locate...
Interview with Farrier Legend Jim Poor, CJF
Farrier Focus Podcast - September 30, 2021 14:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we’re privileged to talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier Jim Poor of Tuscola, Texas. He has been shoeing horses for more than forty-three years. Jim shares lessons he learned from his father as a farrier, how he got started manufacturing tools, mistakes he made as a farrier, t...
Interview with Farrier Legend Steve Kraus
Farrier Focus Podcast - September 02, 2021 15:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with farrier Steve Kraus, who is the head farrier at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Steve is an American Farriers Association Certified Journeyman Farrier and has shod many types and breeds of show and performance horses for more than 53 years. In...
Interview with Farrier Legend Rusty Brown
Farrier Focus Podcast - August 20, 2021 20:17 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with living legend Rusty Brown who been shoeing horses for more than 50 years. He served as president of the Western States Farrier Association from 1983 to 1987. Rusty is known throughout the farrier industry for crafting beautiful jewelry. You'll love this interview an...
Interview with Farrier Legend Ken Mankel
Farrier Focus Podcast - August 11, 2021 16:39 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with farrier legend Ken Mankel about his innovations with gas forges and anvils as well as experiences throughout his career. He shares valuable insights that will help farriers better master their craft.
Interview with Farrier Legend Bob Marshall
Farrier Focus Podcast - August 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with farrier legend Bob Marshall about how he developed his skills as a farrier and became a world champion in competition. Bob shares some of his favorite memories about being a farrier, some funny things that have happened to him over the years, and lessons that farrie...
Interview with Farrier Legend Randy Luikart
Farrier Focus Podcast - July 29, 2021 21:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we interview farrier legend Randy Luikart, who has been shoeing horses for more than fifty years. He is a past president of the American Farrier's Association and has been inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame. You'll gain a lot of insight and ideas from Rand...
Interview with Farrier Legend Bill Miller
Farrier Focus Podcast - July 06, 2021 17:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss Bill Miller's career of horseshoeing for more than 65 years and lessons you can learn from his experiences. Bill also taught at Olympia Technical College in Washington for many years. You'll love this informative interview packed with stories and life lessons you can ...
Interview with Farrier Del Slaugh
Farrier Focus Podcast - May 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we interview Del Slaugh, of Milliken, Colorado who has been shoeing horses for more than 47 years. He shares experiences about how he got started as a farrier, lessons that he learned over his years of shoeing, interactions he has had with celebrities and his advice for farriers...
Interview with Terry Stever
Farrier Focus Podcast - April 20, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we interview farrier Terry Stever from Sulphur, Oklahoma. He has been shoeing horses for almost 50 years. You'll get a lot of insight about how farriery has changed over the years and the tried and true principles that will help you be more successful in your farrier business.
Interview with Eric Nygaard, CJF
Farrier Focus Podcast - March 30, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier Eric Nygaard. He is a past president of the AFA and has been shoeing horses for more than 35 years. He shares lessons he learned from his mentors, some of the highlights of his tenure as AFA president, and memorable experiences you can l...
Dealing with Foot Fads and Doodads: An Update on In Defense of Tradition and Common Sense in Horseshoeing
Farrier Focus Podcast - March 09, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Doug Butler on how farriers deal with fads and specific criteria you can use to evaluate the numerous fads and doodads that enter the marketplace each year. We also discuss an article Dr. Butler wrote 21 years ago entitled "In Defense of Tradition and Common Sen...
Interview with Loet van der Linden - Founder of Delta Horseshoe Company
Farrier Focus Podcast - March 02, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we’re privileged to talk with Loet van der Linden, the founder of Delta Horseshoe Company. He is a manufacturer and supplier of a wide variety of farrier tools and has been involved in the farrier industry for more than 34 years. In our discussion, he covers a wide variety of ...
Interview with Jim Masterson (The Masterson Method®)
Farrier Focus Podcast - February 23, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, we talk to Jim Masterson of world-renowned Masterson Method®. Jim, an equine massage therapist for USEF Endurance Teams from 2006 to 2014, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork to therapists and horse owners. When he first became interested in equine massage in 1997, J...
Interview with Blane Chapman, CJF
Farrier Focus Podcast - February 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we interview Certified Journeyman Farrier Blane Chapman of Lubbock, Texas. Blane shares experiences from his more than thirty plus years as a farrier. You'll get a lot of insight into what it takes to be a great farrier by listening to Blane's background and his advice and exper...
Dr. Doug Butler - Horseshoeing Teaching Techniques
Farrier Focus Podcast - February 09, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Doug Butler shares horseshoeing teaching techniques he has learned over a lifetime of teaching and helping farriers progress from one skill level to another. Don't miss the essential techniques that will help you better teach apprentices and your clients from a previous Farr...
Etymology of Horseshoeing Terms
Farrier Focus Podcast - February 02, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk about the etymology (study of the origin of words) of common horseshoeing terms. By learning the root words, prefixes and suffixes, learning horseshoeing theory and anatomy become easier. We discuss the common Latin, Greek and German words that make up our common horsesh...
Interview with Jacob Butler, CJF, AWCF
Farrier Focus Podcast - January 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this interview, farrier educator Jacob Butler, CJF, AWCF shares his insights about how farriers can learn and master anatomy and the sequential skill development required to get good at this craft. Jacob shares his journey of deciding to become a farrier, his educational experiences, what it ...
Interview with Dr. Farrier Legend Dr. Doug Butler
Farrier Focus Podcast - January 19, 2021 16:35 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Doug Butler about how he got into horseshoeing, stories from his career, and thoughts about the profession of farriery.
Interview with Farrier Legend Jim Smith
Farrier Focus Podcast - January 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with farrier legend Jim Smith of New Hampshire who talks about his experiences as he has shod horses over the past 47 years all over the upper east coast. He shares valuable insights about what it takes to master the craft of farriery, how to prepare for certification, a...
Interview with Farrier Legend Doyle Blagg
Farrier Focus Podcast - January 05, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with farrier legend Doyle Blagg about his horseshoeing career over a 57 year span in Texas. Doyle worked as a farrier to many top Quarter Horse breeders and specialized in cutting horses. He continued on a great tradition of farriers in his family following in his father...
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