The Hoof of the Horse Podcast

In this episode Simon speaks to Mark Curtis, his brother and fellow farrier from Newmarket, the home of horseracing in the UK.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

View and order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com

The Hoof of the Horse is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: [email protected]

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.

In this episode Simon speaks to Robin May, a long time colleague and friend who has a wealth of experience in Olympic level competing, the FRC, becoming a collector of absolutely everything, and more.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

View and order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com

The Hoof of the Horse is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: [email protected]

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.

Simon interviews long time friend and colleague Josie Meehan. They talk about apprenticehips; equine scintigraphy, CT scans and digital radiography; the importance of collaboration between vets and farriers; and much more.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

View and order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com

The Hoof of the Horse is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: [email protected]

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.

In this episode Simon interviews Mark Spriggs of TFP in West Sussex, UK. Topics include natural balance shoeing, working on laminitics, farriery supply businesses & more.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

View and order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com

The Hoof of the Horse is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: [email protected]

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.

In this episode Simon interviews another long-time friend in the industry, visiting Marti Sala in Catalunya. Marti is an accomplished Three-Day Event rider who represented Spain in the Nations Cup when they won. He shoes a variety of horses, but specialises in sport horses and endurance.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

View and order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com

The Hoof of the Horse is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: [email protected]

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.

In this episode Simon interviews veteran farrier and long-time friend in the industry, Dan Bradley, while at this year’s International Hoof Care Summit in Ohio USA.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

View and order, or find your local retailer of Simon's books: curtisfarrierbooks.com

The Hoof of the Horse is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: [email protected]

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.

In this episode Simon interviews Jim Ferrie, who has a wealth of farriery knowledge to share. Highlights include: the rise in popularity of shoemaking competitions; insights into fellowship exams and setting high standards for passing; how gaining a fellowship at a young age can open doors for you in the farriery world, and more.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

View and order Simon's books here: curtisfarrierbooks.com

The Hoof of the Horse is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: [email protected]

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.

In this episode Simon visits the European island of Malta, meeting with Martin Darmanin to talk about his career of over 40 years with horses, farriery regulations, and more.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

View and order Simon's books here: curtisfarrierbooks.com

The Hoof of the Horse is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: [email protected]

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.

In this episode, Simon reveals parts of his new book, explains the different stages of hoof growth in a horse's life, shares findings from his PhD and much more.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

The Hoof of the Horse is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. Get in touch: [email protected]

Pre-order Simon's new book here: curtisfarrierbooks.com

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.

'The Hoof of the Horse' is a farriery & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care.

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com

Pre-order Simon's new book here: http://curtisfarrierbooks.com

Get in touch: [email protected]

Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.