Final Approach With Chris Gregory

I call this episode The Hoofsmith's Path. From losing his dad as a toddler and being raised in the city by a single mom to becoming a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers Examiner, Mark Trussler's life reads like a classic heroes journey to get where he is now. His is an inspirational story of grit and I had a great time getting to know him. You will too. We are cleared for takeoff.

Brought to you by: Heartland Horseshoeing School

I can't believe it's been thirty years. As a young man, I used to hear the old timers talk about how fast it goes. As an old man now, I can confirm the validity of their claim. Well, we are going to make a big celebration of Heartland Horseshoeing School turning thirty, and you are all invited to join us. There will be a forging contest on May 9th and 10th with buckles, added money and prizes in every division. Saturday afternoon will finish with a barbecue as we thank every Heartlander that has left some sweat and blood in this place, and every customer and friend that has been a part of it. We would love to see you. May 9th and 10th at Heartland Horseshoeing School.

There are few things better than seeing your kids grow and succeed in life, and Kelly and I are proud of what ours have accomplished. It is such an honor to sit down with Jacquelyn and talk about where she is in life and her passion of raising good protein to keep her family healthy and help other people who want to eat superior and nutritious food. Raising kids, cattle, pigs and chickens while taking care of several hundred acres, a farrier practice, and staying in front of the marketing that goes with being an entrepreneur in this day and age takes a lot of time, smarts and motivation as you are going to see from this interview. We are cleared for takeoff.

Brought to you by: CJW Pino Ranch

Well, you've heard me mention CJW Pino Ranch before, but now you've had a little more insight into just what goes into bringing you such tasty and high-quality meat. If you want to help keep the awesome machine that is your body running right, you need to fuel it with the right stuff, and CJW Pino Ranch can be a major part of that, no matter where you live in the lower 48. Contact Jacquelyn if you want to get to know your personal rancher. Check out CJWPinoranch.net to start down the road to some high-octane protein.

A Family Journey: From Rodeo to Regenerative Farming

In this intimate podcast episode, a father interviews his daughter, Jacquelyn, diving deep into her life journey from growing up as a rodeo cowgirl to becoming a successful regenerative farmer. They discuss Jacquelyn's marriage to Cameron, their experiences moving to and from Mexico, their decision to start a meat business, and the importance of knowing how your food is raised. Jacquelyn provides insights into their sustainable farming practices, including rotational grazing and non-GMO feeding, and the challenges and rewards of running a regenerative farm. They also touch on personal stories, raising kids, and the significance of eating whole, nutrient-rich foods.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:53 Childhood Memories and Early Life 01:40 College and Meeting Cameron 01:58 Life in Mexico and Return to Missouri 03:26 Starting a Meat Business 04:48 Raising Chickens and Pigs 10:00 Raising Cattle and Meat Quality 16:48 Personal Life and Family 19:15 Discussing the Shoeing Business 20:16 Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture 21:49 Benefits of Rotational Grazing 23:43 Challenges and Testing in Farming 24:26 The Importance of High-Quality Meat 26:59 Scaling and Future Goals 29:32 Nutrient Depletion in Modern Food 33:04 Making Sourdough Bread 36:02 Finding and Supporting Local Farmers

The title of this episode is Foot Soldier to Foot Fixer where I have the privilege of sitting down with combat Vietnam Veteran and Certified Journeyman Farrier Jerry Franklin. Jerry has over 70 years of horse experience, coming from a Texas farm and ranch background. He is still an active farrier and enjoys sharing his knowledge with the young farriers that come through Five Star Horseshoeing School, his son Dusty's business in Oklahoma. Jerry served in the thick of the fighting in Vietnam, seeing and surviving the horrors of war. I get him to tell a few of those stories, how he got past it, and how farriery played its part. We are cleared for takeoff.

I call this one: A Tale of Two Farriers. I sit down with farrier, father, husband, creator and fellow podcaster, Caleb Erickson. We just happen to share a multitude of beliefs, as I discovered through our conversation, and I get to reflect a little on this trade of farriery that I love. Caleb produces The Dying Breed podcast and has a very active YouTube channel with lots of content for those that like horses and their hooves. I really enjoyed being a part of this one. We are cleared for takeoff.

The Heart of a Farrier. In this podcast I have the pleasure of interviewing Eric Nygaard. Eric started shoeing in the early 80s, and he became a mainstay in the industry, especially in the American Farrier's Association. Playing pivotal leadership roles throughout the decades, Eric hasn't missed a convention since he started, despite devastating health problems that would have sidelined most. The heart of a farrier is the perfect name for this episode, and you are going to like getting to see another side of Eric Nygaard. We are cleared for takeoff.

Stunt rider, racehorse trainer, farrier apprentice and son of a true Bedouin, Sultan Al Ameri has quite a trail behind him for such a young man. Sultan works for Alex Mercer in the UK, and Cody and I were doing a little forging alongside Sultan. Between heats I got the chance to visit with Sultan and knew that you would all love to hear his story. So here it is. We are cleared for takeoff.

In this interview I get the priveledge of sitting down with Shannon Rollins, the creator of the YouTube channel, Cowboy Kent Rollins. At over 3 million subscribers, Shannon is The Genius Behind the Legend. I hired her to do a little clinic in the Heartland, and it was a wonderful opportunity to get some first-hand direct education on doing what I'm trying to learn how to do better. You are really going to enjoy getting to know Shannon, so sit back and enjoy this inspiring epidsode. We are cleared for takeoff.

I am honored to bring a small part of Paul Jones's story to you through this podcast. Soldier warrior, soldier farrier, natural born leader, entrepreneur, and family man, Paul rings the bell in every aspect of his life. Patriotism brought him to the military and a wartime injury in Afghanistan brought him to farriery. Even though this one is super short, you will be inspired by Paul's determination and ability to rise above it all. We are cleared for takeoff.

I would love to introduce you all to an amazingly generous and talented farrier from the UK named Alex Mercer. Alex has extended the use of his shop to numerous farriers from around the world that come to the UK to advance their skills. We got to visiting, and I found out that this man has a great story to tell. Sit back and enjoy getting to know my friend, Alex Mercer. We are cleared for takeoff.

I am thrilled to get a chance to introduce all of you to Simon Kalas. Simon is the owner of Almat Flying Academy at the Coventry Airport in Coventry, England. I had some time to kill at Stoneleigh in 2023 and decided to rent a plane and get a different view of the beautiful English countryside. That led me to Simon. Simon had a plane to rent and an instructor I could hire to go up with me.

As I got to know this mechanic turned pilot turned flight school owner, I found another interesting story to tell.

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https://almat.co.uk/about/team/simon-kalas/

For more information about Chris Gregory CJF ASF FWCF:

https://chrisgregoryauthor.com/

https://www.heartlandhorseshoeing.com/