Final Approach With Chris Gregory

Timmy and Elin were two of the four farrier educators from the Lerums Vuxenutbildning school in Sweden that came to the Heartland to see how we teach our students to shoe horses. We had a great time sharing ideas and learning more about their culture, and this conversation gives you a peak into what it means to be a farrier and live in Sweden. Turns out horses have feet all over the world. We are...

Dustin Smith has a gift for gab and we have a great conversation with a lot of fun stories and inspirational take aways. You'll be hungry for an Ozark Natural Steak by the time you get done with this one. Sit back and enjoy, we are cleared for takeoff.

Pedro Pechar is one of my great friends from Argentina. He came to the Heartland in 1996, our second year in business. From there, he returned to Argentina and has had a massive influence in the farrier industry. I got to sit down with him at Emilio Gionnotti's amazing place in Sierra de los Padres when Kelly and I were down there doing a clinic and FITS Exam. Let me introduce you to Patagonia Ped...

Andrew DeVisser plays a lot of roles.  Christian, husband, father, farrier, manufacturer, and author, Andrew has a lot of insights and thoughts on living your best life.  This episode has the added advantage of Cody Gregory helping me to bring the story to light, and we have a great coversation.  Thanks for joining us, and I hope you enjoy it.  We are cleared for takeoff.  

Robbie and I first met over two decades ago in the Big Top at the World Champion Blacksmith Competition at the great Calgary Stampede.  We have forged a friendship over our passion for the farrier trade and horses, and it is fantastic to share some of that history with you.  Robbie has overcome more than most, and his story of coming up in the world is inspirational and fantastic.  We also talk ab...

From football to 11B Airborne Ranger to farrier to Long Island cop, Joe Ryan brings a Christian ethic and perspective to the Farrier Blacksmith Course.  I love to interview interesting people, and everyone has a story.  Joe will give you faith in the future and you will be rooting for his success as you listen to this episode that I call "Follow Me".  We are cleared for takeoff.

I've known Alexi for a long time, and I consider him a great friend.  He is sincere, funny, and has a great story.  We had a lot of fun sitting down and talking together and you'll enjoy getting to listen in.  We are cleared for takeoff.

Derek is a farrier that started off in South Africa, built a business in Virginia, and had to leave the US and start over.  This led him and his family on an interesting journey through the deserts of Dubai and the racehorse yards of New Market, UK.  Always the inventor, Derek has found his way back to the US and is still a huge part of the farrier industry, even though he isn't getting under hors...

Lee Olson is an admired businessman in Texas, running a very successful multi-farrier haul-in practice.  A Christian, Father, Husband and Farrier, Lee does a great job of sharing some insights on what it takes to excel.  Sit back and relax, we are cleared for takeoff.

My close friend of almost three decades, Paul Duddy, AWCF, sits down with me as we discuss the lives we've lived, people we've known, and the gift it is to be a farrier.  Paul had a great impact on my young career and I learned a lot of small tricks from him that helped me get better at this great trade.  Paul and I had a great conversation that you are going to enjoy.  We are cleared for takeoff.

Let me introduce you to David Haubein. A natural storyteller that has lived an interesting life. Salesman, farmer, rancher, conservationist, plant builder, and innovator throughout, David shares a lot of insights into the world of modern regenerative farming. I've known David for almost 40 years, and we had a great conversation that I am proud to share with you. We are cleared for takeoff.

Bruce Dance has been an aviator for decades and now makes a living as an Ag Pilot. Years of experience teaching up and coming pilots have given Bruce some insights and methods of teaching that are quite helpful to new pilots. Bruce and I share a great conversation about planes, education, flying, and Christianity. Join us as we are cleared for takeoff.

Cal Noyons and I have been friends and family members for 28 years.  He is an amazing horseman, farrier, USMC combat veteran, but above all, a Christian, agreat husband, father and grandfather.  Cal survived a motorcycle accident in June of 2022 that would have killed most, but he is still here and still the man he's always been.  We have a fun time visiting, and you are going to have a fun time l...

Scott Gore is a cowboy who makes his living as a rawhide braider and educator in the cowboy arts of braiding and roping. Scott creates beautiful, durable and functional handmade western items out of the rawhide that he personally processes and produces from fresh hides. It is an ancient and incredible art that has allowed he and his photographer wife, Robin, a chance to travel and teach. Scott is...

Dr. John Marcotte and I go back to 1995 together, and we have worked with and consulted with each other on a lot of horses over those years. Most of the x-rays that appear in my textbook are taken by Dr. John. He has spent a lifetime helping horses and their owners, and found time to become a helicopter pilot in the mix somehow. He has survived a helicopter crash and over 30 years in a super busy...

Kevin Baslee is a man who had a desire to make aviation part of his life, and found a way to do it.  And not just do it at a regular private pilot level, but all the way to Certified Flight Instrument Instructor.  Taking it all the way to the top.  He has an inspirational story and we had a lot of fun talking about planes.  You will enjoy getting to know Kevin Baslee.  We are cleared for take off.

I get to sit down with Tyler Sherrick as we talk about rodeo, cowboying, flying and wrecking planes and moving through life. It is a fun conversation and we hit a lot of points. You are going to enjoy getting to know Tyler Sherrick. We are cleared for takeoff.

What a story. Athlete, cowboy, auctioneer, pilot, cancer survivor, believer... the list goes on. From some incredible heights of athletic and rodeo glory to struggles with addiction, personal tragedies and health issues. Bailey doesn't hold anything back as he tells his remarkable story. His faith in God and love of his family shine through in this inspirational conversation with a man that loves...

Dr. Hagen and I have been friends for many years, and have worked farrier clinics and conferences together in Germany, Israel and now Iceland.  She is a brilliant mind in the farrier and veterinarian community with a lot of insights and knowledge about the horse, and in particular, its feet.  Her research has given our trade a lot of information.  We get to sit down behind the scenes of the Icelan...

From a dairy farm in Belgium to the windswept world of Iceland, Geert Cornelis shares his story and how he came to be a full-time farrier in Iceland.  He is the founder of the Icelandic Farrier Conference, and brings international clinicians to Iceland for farriers, vets and horse owners to learn more about our great trade.  Our talk provides a deep dive into the life of a farrier in Iceland, the...

Erikk Peterson is a Farrier industry insider and third generation farrier tool manufacturer.  You are going to enjoy getting to know this humble man who still turns on the mills and sweeps the floors, even though he is part of the family that owns and operates Nordic Forge and president of another company called Victory Horseshoes.  Erikk has been around our great industry for his entire life, and...

What a great talk Tim and I had as we got reacquainted.  Tim is a very creative man who has done quite a bit of different things in his career.  Inventiveness led to patents, and the economy has fought back several times, but he keeps moving forward with perseverance and work ethic. The conversation touches on the challenges and rewards of running a business, the importance of family and community...

Katie is my niece in law, and is a legitimate cowgirl with a beautiful and hilarious outlook on life. Katie's engaging storytelling highlights her resilience, humor, and passion for family, horses and entrepreneurship. We had a great visit about her near death experience, her life as a ranch wife, mom, and horsewoman. Check out her work at katiegregoryphoto.com. This episode is being brought to yo...

Jerry Marti is a seasoned pilot and serial entrepreneur from Lamar, Missouri. Trained in aviation at Oklahoma State University, Jerry won a national title with his piloting skills. From there he went on to own three McDonalds, a golf course, printing businesses, and many more. He has a great story to tell with a lot of insight. I really enjoyed getting to sit down with Jerry and you are going to e...

This is a great episode where Riley talks about how to start and train a horse, and how to bring a young man into adulthood. Riley is a Wyoming raised cowboy with a heart for God and a love of helping men get better in this crazy world we live in. He will inspire you and make you want to do better in everything you do. Sit back and enjoy. We are cleared for takeoff. #heartlanders #horse #ranch