American Farriers Journal Podcast

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 & Ridd...

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.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by American Equus, Editor Jeremy McGovern spoke with Dick Fanguy, CJF, who previously served as American Farrier’s Association president. He remains involved with the industry by consulting with farrier cases and representing Stonewell Bodies.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by American Equus, Editor Jeremy McGovern is joined by Royal Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Renate Weller to discuss improving evidence based farriery.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by SmartPak, Editor Jeremy McGovern sat down with Newmarket farrier, Dr. Simon Curtis.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Smart-Pak, Editor Frank Lessiter sat down with United Stats Army horseshoer and inventor Ken Mankel.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and farrier supply shop owner Lee Green.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and clinician Grant Moon.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Farrier Science Clinic, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and renowned toolmaker Roy Bloom.

In this episode, legendary track shoer Sonny Broadus joins us to talk about his work. Broadus began in 1965 and built a career shoeing track Thoughbreds. He talks about his career, shares advice for succeeding as a track farrier and entertains with a few stories about track life for the farrier years ago.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by GE Forge & Tool, we sit down with artist, blacksmith and farrier Tom Willoughby.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Razerhorse, we welcome Dr. Renate Weller of the Equine Locomotion Research Program.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Kawell, we welcome retired draft horse farrier Bruce Matthews.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by the Kawell, we welcome the long time farrier and mentor Ray Legel.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by the Mustad, we welcome the head farrier of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Steve Kraus.