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.