The Hoof of the Horse Podcast

In this episode Simon speaks with Mark Christiansen, a remedial farrier working with the largest equine hospital in Denmark. They discuss many interesting topics, including apprenticeships in Denmark; cold shoeing vs hot shoeing; opinions on the increasing prevalence of suspensory ligament desmitis; improving relationships between equine professionals, and much more. Thank you to this episode’s sp...

In this episode Simon speaks with friend and fellow farrier Peter Strafford. They discuss Peter’s career start at Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup, and his experiences in plating winners there; his unique role as Farrier Supervisor for the VRC; horseracing in Victoria, and much more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more i...

This week’s podcast is a group interview with Rob Stevenson, an equine podiatrist and co-founder of FormaHoof, and Jimmy Nicolaides, an engineer and FormaHoof’s managing director. Topics include: treatment of laminitis, 3D printing equine anatomy, engineering the horse’s hoof, and more. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more inf...

This week’s podcast is with Sergio Muelle-Goldstein, a farrier and blacksmith, who was born in Peru and grew up in the USA and Spain before coming to the UK. He was a farrier for 27 years, working with me for 9 of those years, before retiring due to injury and moving on to knife-making and sharing his knowledge through courses. You can find details of Sergio’s knife making on his website: twistedh...

Simon speaks to Paige Poss, a hoof anatomist and expert dissector from the States, who has some interesting views on shoeing and trimming. Find details of Paige's work and the Anatomy Course mentioned on her website: anatomy-of-the-equine.com Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessen...

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...

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 loc...

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 o...

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:...

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 in...

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: curtis...

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 Foundati...

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...

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 Simo...

'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: t...

Welcome to the podcast! My guests are farriers, vets, hoof-trimmers and others involved in the equine hoof care industry. In my travels around the world I speak to a multitude of interesting people in this field, and I want to share their stories and knowledge with you. Feedback is always welcome, please just email thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com or visit my Facebook page facebook.com/drsimoncurtis to...