The Hoof of the Horse Podcast

I have known Dave for over thirty years, so it was good to finally get him on my podcast, which we recorded earlier this year at the Hoof Care Summit. Thank you to our sponsors the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their associated partners. You can find more information on their website www.hoofcareessentials.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com...

I talk to Cecil Swan about his journey from Africa to the UK, getting an apprenticeship, and becoming a farrier. We cover a lot of topics, including his time as President of the BFBA, and of course gas forges, Cecil’s specialty. 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 *Pod...

I interviewed Martin on my visit to give a clinic for Horses in Symmetry, his farrier education event. We cover his journey in hoof-care, examining, changes in farriery over the last 50 years, advice for young 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.co...

We cover too much to mention in this interview with Puerto Rico born farrier and veterinarian, Raul Bras, who is now based at Rood & Riddle Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Raul has an infectious passion and enthusiasm for horses, hoof-care and learning. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did in recording it. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their...

Aaron and I discuss how a hoof-care business can grow and evolve over time; achieving a symbiosis between vets and farriers in equine hospitals; treating problems like deep digital flexor tendon lesions, 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 *Podcast subsc...

I had the pleasure of making a podcast with my friend Vern on his recent visit to the UK. We talked all about his life with horses and hoof-care, the cultural exchange program, farriery in the States, and his life as a cowboy. 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 *Podca...

In this episode, I visit British Army Household Cavalry farrier Michael Woods at his home in Sweden. Find more about Michael on his website: woodshovslageri.se 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 *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisf...

In this episode with Bernard and Mark, we talk all about volunteering and charitable work to improve the standard of farriery worldwide, via the Flying Anvil Foundation (www.flyinganvil-fondation.ch/en/); rebuilding of tools; diversifying our skill sets; bringing together farriery and veterinarians, and more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners...

In this podcast with Jim and Mark, we go in depth about WCF exams, from Diploma to Fellowship, as the 3 of us make up 5% of Fellows in the world and have all been examiners! There’s some valuable insights and tips in there for everyone. We also covered the shortage of farriers in Scotland, apprentice training, running clinics, and much more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essenti...

It was a pleasure to record my latest podcast with Lena Sollien at the Norwegian Farriers Association annual conference, and to hear about why she wouldn't give up "the best job in the world": being a farrier. My first podcast in Norway! 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...

I met with Jan Krogh to discuss the pros and cons of farrier family businesses; opinions on hoof mapping; the problem of overfed horses; working with farriers in less developed countries; the use of aluminium over steel; developing additional income streams in hoof-care; and of course lots more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find...

Steve Kraus and I talk about his life and career leading up to his position at Cornell University; the difficulties of shoeing horses in a hospital; farriery for polo ponies; having passion and goals in your work even after 60 years doing it; plus some great technical discussion. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more informatio...

It was a pleasure to record a podcast episode with Laura Gillespie at IHCS 2022. We covered a great deal of subjects including crack repairs, negative palmar angle, glue shoes, heart bars, and much, 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 *Podcast subscribers ge...

I really enjoyed recording this podcast with Craig Trnka at the International Hoof Care Summit last month. We might have covered more in these 40 mins than I ever have in an episode. Make sure you listen to the very end after my final comments of the show for an extra segment! Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information o...

This episode with Mike covers an extensive range of hoof-care topics, as he has a wealth of knowledge to share. We talked about quarter cracks, the differences between donkey’s and horse’s hooves, the WCF fellowship, infections of hoof wall and their treatment, heel length in shoeing, suspensory ligament desmitis… and much, much more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Fou...

My 50th podcast episode is with Simon Moore, at BFBA Farrier Focus 2021. We talk about his life and work, including examinations and hoof balance. Many of you may remember Simon’s brilliant lecture at one of my first webinars on balance. 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...

I recorded this episode at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School. This is another one that I really enjoyed recording, with my friend Mitch Taylor, before the world went into lockdown. 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 FARRIERS JOURNAL SPECIAL OFFER: To get your free copy...

I had the pleasure of visiting Ben Benson and his apprentices for the day. Lots of interesting stories and insights from his time at the Tokyo Olympics this year, which was his 3rd time as Head Farrier for the Olympic Games. 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 Find me...

One from the archives! This episode was recorded with Steve Crosbie at EKKA 2019 in Australia, also known as the Royal Queensland Show. 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 Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
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I recently had the opportunity to catch up with Grant Moon. Grant of course is known for being a multiple world champion at Calgary, and for his work with Mustad, but there is so much to him than that. Join us as we explore the other side of the Moon. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoof...

You get 4 hoof-care podcasts in 1 with this episode! I joined up with Mullins Farrier Podcast, The Lockdown Farriery Podcast and The Humble Hoof for a great trans-atlantic discussion on farrier safety, that was filled with lots of important info. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcaree...

I had the pleasure of talking to two farriers involved in the Global Farrier Project at the Brooke Charity. They are aiming to transform our trade around the world, to make lasting improvements to animal welfare and to ensure the health of working horses in lower-income countries. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more informati...

This is a slightly belated episode recorded pre-pandemic. It is full of great information and anecdotes from Colin Smith, a Yorkshireman in Australia. I hope you enjoy it. 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 Join my webinars and use the promo code PODCAST for a discoun...

I met with Rory MacDonald in Cambridge, New Zealand, to see him work, take some photos and record this week’s podcast release. We sat outside with the birdsong and discussed many farrier topics; thoroughbreds, yearlings, travelling for work, and lots 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...

This episode is from my trip to Morocco last winter, where I visited to Zouhair Benjabbour, a farrier and supply business owner in Rabat. Zouhair gives some great insights into Moroccan horse breeds and their shoeing needs, we discuss his career path as a farrier, Moroccan farriery schools and how to change standards of shoeing in a traditional country, plus more. We also talk about on some places...