American Farriers Journal Podcast

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.