Latest Farrierbusiness Podcast Episodes
How to Set Up and Run a Successful Multi-Farrier Practice - Interview with Tom Parris, CJF
Farrier Focus Podcast - December 08, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Certified Journeyman Farrier Tom Parris of Woodbine, Maryland how to set up and run a multi-farrier practice. Tom has been shoeing horses for more than 53 years and shares a wealth of experience of what it takes to monitor expenses, how to set and raise prices, ke...
Dr. Courtney Diehl, DVM - Lessons from a Horse Veterinarian
Farrier Focus Podcast - December 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we interview Dr. Courtney Diehl, an equine veterinarian who published her book Horse Vet, Chronicles of a Mobile Veterinarian in 2014. She has been an equine veterinarian since 2000. She completed a 12 month internship at a private referral practice in Saratoga Springs, NY worki...
Interview with Mark Deesing
Farrier Focus Podcast - November 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsToday we are honored to have as our guest, Mark Deesing. Mr. Deesing is a custom-design consultant for Grandin Livestock Handling Systems, Inc. in Fort Collins, Colorado. He has designed handling facilities for all types of livestock and poultry, as well as many wildlife species. Mr. Deesing has...
Advanced Anatomy Applied to Therapeutic Shoeing - A Seven Point System for Discussing Cases and Working with Veterinarians
Farrier Focus Podcast - October 13, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Doug Butler discusses a seven point system you can use to discuss cases and work with veterinarians. This discussion of applying advanced anatomy to therapeutic shoeing will give you valuable insights through sound principles and stories about how to take on specific foot di...
Interview with Dr. Steve Peters, Psy.D., ABN
Farrier Focus Podcast - September 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, we talk to Dr. Steve Peters, co-author of Evidence Based Horsemanship. Dr. Peters is a Neuroscientist that specializes in brain functioning.He and famous horseman, Martin Black have done a lot of research into understanding the horse's mind. As a horse brain researcher, Dr....
Bob Smith - Improving Farrier and Client Communication
Farrier Focus Podcast - September 15, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Bob Smith of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School talks about ways you can improve farrier and client communication by understanding how horse owners and horse professionals think. You'll get a lot of insight from this episode from a previous Farrier Focus Conference.
Dr. Rachael Shuster - Successful Foot Therapeutic Teamwork - How to Improve Farrier and Veterinarian Communication
Farrier Focus Podcast - September 08, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Rachael Shuster, DVM discusses two cases of successful foot therapeutic teamwork. She uses these case studies to talk about how farriers and veterinarians can improve the way they communicate as they work with horses to improve their lives. You'll get a lot out of this episo...
Lessons Learned from Horses - Interview with Dr. Doug Butler
Farrier Focus Podcast - September 01, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Butler shares lessons he has learned over a lifetime of working with horses and tips that can help you be a better farrier.
Bob Smith - The Pitfalls of Accepting Responsibility as a Farrier For Things Over Which You Have No Control
Farrier Focus Podcast - August 18, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Bob Smith of Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School details the pitfalls of accepting responsibility as a farrier over things which you have no control. This talk was given was given at a Farrier Focus conference in 2003.
Dr. Robert Eustace - Nutraceutical Treatments of a Horse's Foot
Farrier Focus Podcast - August 11, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Robert Eustace shares a myriad of nutraceutical treatments that can be used on a horse's foot and the effects of each. You'll get a lot out of this episode on a technical level about the effect of nutraceuticals on the growth and stability of the hooves of horses.
Jacob Butler - How to Get in the Zone for Certification Testing
Farrier Focus Podcast - July 28, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Jacob Butler details his experiences with certification testing to help farriers prepare for and do well in the exam. He shares details from his testing experiences that can help beginning farriers understand and avoid the pitfalls to performing well on the day of the certificat...
Dr. Rachael Shuster - Reading Radiographs with Foot Pathology
Farrier Focus Podcast - July 21, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, veterinarian Dr. Rachael Shuster teaches how to read radiographs with foot pathology. You'll get a lot out of this episode discussing this important topic of benefit to farriers and veterinarians from a previous Farrier Focus conference.
Interview with Farrier Legend Randy Luikhart (Re-Release)
Farrier Focus Podcast - July 07, 2020 09:00 - 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 Ada Gates-Patton (Re-Release)
Farrier Focus Podcast - June 30, 2020 15:52 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk to farrier legend, Ada Gates-Patton of Southern California. Ada shares her experiences in beginning her farrier career in 1971 to becoming the first woman to ever become a licensed racetrack farrier and member of the International Union of Journeyman Shoers in the United...
Farrier Randy Fisher - How to Improve Client Communication
Farrier Focus Podcast - June 23, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, farrier Randy Fisher talks about how he moved from being a UPS driver to a successful farrier. He tells his story and shares specific things he does to enhance the relationship and communication he has with each of his clients.
Interview with Carl Bettison, AWCF (Hons)
Farrier Focus Podcast - June 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, we are honored to be speaking with Carl Bettison, AWCF with Honors, from Milton Keynes, England. Carl has over 40 years experience shoeing horses. Over the years, Carl has been greatly involved with the Worshipful Company of Farriers. He passed his Diploma and Associates e...
Interview with Farrier Legend Carl Bettison, AWCF (Hons)
Farrier Focus Podcast - June 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, we are honored to be speaking with Carl Bettison, AWCF with Honors, from Milton Keynes, England. Carl has over 40 years experience shoeing horses. Over the years, Carl has been greatly involved with the Worshipful Company of Farriers. He passed his Diploma and Associates e...
How to Teach Lower Leg and Foot Anatomy of Horses to Farriers - Jacob Butler
Farrier Focus Podcast - June 09, 2020 13:51 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, farrier instructor Jacob Butler explains how to teach lower leg and foot anatomy of horses to farriers. You'll get a lot of insight on the specific ways you can learn and master this important skill so you can explain what is going on to the horse owners you work with on a daily...
How to Teach Forging Skills to Farriers - Dr. Doug Butler
Farrier Focus Podcast - June 02, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Doug Butler teaches the process by which he teaches farriers to learn forging skills. He explains the exercises and skill levels by which farriers learn and the process of getting good at this critical skill area. You'll learn a lot about the teaching process and the process...
Interview with Rose-Marie Clark -- Inventor of the Rose Foal Shoe
Farrier Focus Podcast - May 26, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, our guest is Rose-Marie Clark from Sweden. She has over 40 years experience shoeing horses and has worked with many different disciplines and breeds including: trotting horses, race horses, thoroughbreds and Icelandic ponies. Rose-Marie is the inventor of the Rose Foal Shoe...
Interview with Farrier Legend and World Champion Jim Blurton, AWCF
Farrier Focus Podcast - May 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, we talk to World Champion Farrier Legend Jim Blurton, AWCF from Forden, Wales in the United Kingdom. Jim has been a practicing farrier for over 40 years. He has competed in and won numerous national and international competitions. He’s won over 200 competitions worldwide, in...
Interview with ABS Master Bladesmith Jason Knight
Farrier Focus Podcast - May 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, we talk to ABS Master Bladesmith Jason Knight from East Tennessee. Jason has over 30 years experience making blades. He earned his ABS Mastersmith rating along with the B.R. Hughes Award for the best knife by a Mastersmith candidate in 2007. His blades are unique and recogniz...
Interview with Farrier Legend and World Champion Grant Moon, FWCF
Farrier Focus Podcast - May 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk to Grant Moon of Derbyshire, England. Grant is a 6 time world champion at Calgary; he’s won numerous horseshoeing and forging competitions all over the world and he recently achieved his Fellowship in the Worshipful Company of Farriers – the highest qualification that yo...
Interview with Grant Moon, FWCF
Farrier Focus Podcast - May 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we talk to Grant Moon of Derbyshire, England. Grant is a 6 time world champion at Calgary; he’s won numerous horseshoeing and forging competitions all over the world and he recently achieved his Fellowship in the Worshipful Company of Farriers – the highest qualification that yo...
Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin, PhD
Farrier Focus Podcast - April 28, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, we talk to Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin is a world-renowned author and speaker on animal behavior, autism and education. She is a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She also has a successful career consulting on both livestock handling equipment ...
Interview with Brian Brazeal
Farrier Focus Podcast - April 21, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, we talk to Brian Brazeal. Brian is well-known for his innovative blacksmithing. Tools like the Brazeal style hammer, Brazeal hammer tongs, Brazeal style hot cut hardy and the Brazeal striking anvil are all innovations that many blacksmiths and farriers use today. Beginnin...
The Emergence of Modern Farrier Education
Farrier Focus Podcast - April 14, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, Dr. Butler explains the evolution of the six stages of farrier education and how you can use lessons from his life to learn faster and more efficiently as you master the craft. If you would like to contact us with questions relating to your business, specific cases, genera...
Interview with Martin Black
Farrier Focus Podcast - April 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn today's episode, we we talk to acclaimed horseman, clinician and author, Martin Black of Bruneau, Idaho. He is famous for his many educational books and DVDS on Vaquero-style horsemanship. This includes the Western Horseman Book, Cow-Horse Confidence. Recently, he also co-authored a book with...
Interview with Farrier Legend Don Jones
Farrier Focus Podcast - March 31, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this episode, we interview farrier legend Don Jones who has been shoeing horses for more than fifty-three years. He was a former farrier school instructor for more than eight years and also founded NC Tool. He started his career as a barber and married the daughter of a blacksmith (whose fami...
Interview with Dr. Adam Pendleton, DVM, CJF
Farrier Focus Podcast - March 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsToday our guest is Dr. Adam Pendleton. He is the seventh person to achieve the designation of Veterinarian and Certified Jouneyman Farrier. Dr. Pendleton began his shoeing career at a young age. He became a Certified Farrier at age 15 and Certified Journeyman Farrier at age 19. Dr. Pendleton...
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