The Hoof of the Horse Podcast

On my trip to the US for the AFA Convention, I took the opportunity to sit down for dual interview with a farrier, Cody Bogard, and a veterinarian, Lydia Mudd. Thank you to our sponsor the Farrier Education Fund, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on their website: www.FarrierEducationFund.org Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

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

My first ever episode interviewing a married couple working together in the farriery world! Hear from Nigel Fennell and his wife Susie on certifications, moving to and working in the US, how a lockdown sculpture project led to speaking with Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte about riding Secretariat, and much more. Thank you to our sponsor the Farrier Education Fund (formerly The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation), and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on their website: www.FarrierEducationFund.org Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

 My website can be found at: drsimoncurtis.com

 Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis

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

It was my privilege to interview the Founding President of the AFA, Walt Taylor, who still cares immensely about farriery after 80 years in the business. You don’t want to miss this one. Thank you to our sponsor the Farrier Education Fund (formerly The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation), and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on their website: www.FarrierEducationFund.org Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

 My website can be found drsimoncurtis.com

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

This episode is a little bit different from my other episodes - for a change I am the one in the hot seat! Listen to hear all about my new textbook. You can order it now at https://bit.ly/fsk-textbook Thank you to our sponsor the Farrier Education Fund (formerly The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation), and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on their website: www.FarrierEducationFund.org Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

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

I recorded this podcast with Mitch Taylor and Gavin Moody in Türkiye while we had a little road trip to celebrate the end of the first exams at the farrier school they worked hard together to set up with the Turkish Jockey Club. We discuss exactly how do you teach farriery to a group of men who mostly do not speak English and have never worked with horses before, and in particular, how to you do it well and see the great results that they have. Thank you to our sponsor the Farrier Education Fund (previously The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation), and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on their website: www.FarrierEducationFund.org Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

My website can be found drsimoncurtis.com 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis 
The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care. *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

In this new podcast episode I talked to an old friend Kelvin Lymer about many interesting hoof-care topics. We also discussed the ethics of endurance events, getting stranded in the desert, glue shoes, 3D printing, apprentices and much more. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
 My website can be found drsimoncurtis.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
My website can be found drsimoncurtis.com 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

This one is for all the gluers out there. I had a great conversation with Garrett Ford at the last IHCS, and of course like in all of my podcasts, we cover many other topics As I now head out for the 2025 Summit I look forward to having many more interesting conversations like this one. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
My website can be found www.drsimoncurtis.com

Subscribe to my Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/drsimoncurtis 
The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & equine science podcast by Dr Simon Curtis. Tune in for expertise and interviews from the world of horse hoof care.

With the IHCS 2025 approaching, I wanted to share this conversation I had with with David Hallock at the last one, to learn more about his life and work, as well as his research into the digital cushion. David also has taken almost every possible farrier exam out there, so it was interesting to hear all about that too. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
My website can be found drsimoncurtis.com 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

In this episode I sat down with Esco Buff, a farrier who is both a doctorate and a minister. We talk about radiography, his studies on fescue toxicity, passing on old knowledge to new farriers, limb length disparity, plus his work with camels, eagles, turtles and a whole host of other animals. We spoke about so many topics, there’s too much to list here! Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis My website can be found drsimoncurtis.com
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

Curtis Burns is well known in our industry, and I was happy to sit down with him earlier this year at IHCS to find out more about his journey into hoof-care, how he created his products and why, breaking down where farrier-vet relationships can go wrong and how to avoid it… plus much much more. It was great to speak with him - listen now to hear some great insights and anecdotes from Curtis. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis My website can be found drsimoncurtis.com
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

This episode I am joined by Pelle Algotsson, who I met up with at a clinic we held for farriers and vets late last year. We had a lot to talk about, I hope you enjoy the podcast. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis My website can be found drsimoncurtis.com
 Watch my Youtube videos: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

As ever, we cover a lot in this episode, where I interviewed Valentin during a clinic we had near Seville in Spain. We talk about shoeing in both dry and wet climates, as well as farrier schools, qualifications, associations, federations… and more! Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

Auli Mantila started her hoof-care career a bit later than most do, and her commutes to farrier school actually inspired her to create something in her other profession - which is a very unusual one for a farrier! I won’t spoil it, listen to the podcast to find out what it is. We also discuss Finn horses, and shoeing in sub zero temperatures, with horses that can have frozen hooves and an inch of snow on them, plus many other interesting parts of being a farrier in Finland. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

After seeing his presentations at the IHCS 2023, I had to get an interview with Costa Rican vet-farrier Ramon Batalla. In this episode we talk about radiography and venograms in hoof-care, as well as some great personal insights and stories from his life in the industry. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

I was happy to finally sit down with Sam Durham for a podcast interview, having the opportunity last year at a clinic we organised in California with the Farrier Center and Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School. We cover a lot in this episode, from farm life to running multi-farrier practices, AFA examinations and conventions, and much more. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

This episode was recorded with Wes Stewart at the International Hoof Care Summit 2023. We’re still catching up with older episodes, but we will have more recent interviews out very soon. Thank you to our sponsor The Hoofcare Essentials Foundation, and their affiliated partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

In this episode, I catch up with my old friend and colleague John Bunting, who now has the largest farrier business in Australia. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

I can certainly say Jamie Cooper is the first lawyer I’ve had on my podcast, and she made for an excellent guest while sharing some important insights for farriers everywhere. You’ll have to listen to find out more! This interview was recorded with Jamie at the 2023 International Hoof Care Summit, where she was a speaker. I’m looking forward to being back there this week and recording more podcasts. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

I recorded this episode with Tone at my summer clinic in Sweden, where she provided her skills in radiography. We’ve had many great discussions over the years, often at conferences, so it was great to finally have her as a guest on my podcast. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

This is a bit of a different episode from our usual format. I sat down to talk to three fellow anatomy enthusiasts, Gavin Moody, Stephen Hill and Richard Maltby-Smith, after we had spent a few hours together dissecting and investigating a canker case. You can also watch one of the videos we made on this day here: youtube.com/watch?v=NDLRYqHYISs Thank you to this episode’s sponsor the Hoofcare Essentials Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and my webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

Hear about two unique entrances to the farriery profession, from Tiffany Gardner and Bob Smith at Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School, in my latest podcast. We cover teaching, apprenticeships, certification, the future of farriery, and so 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 also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

It would be difficult to list every topic that we cover in this podcast with Hans Castelijns; his curiosity and passion for hoof-care are infectious, and we had a great conversation. Learn more about Hans on his website, which comes available in many languages: http://www.farriery.eu 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 also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from drsimoncurtis.com and webinars over on Eventbrite - use the code PODCAST at checkout* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout.* Visit my website & bookshop at drsimoncurtis.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout.* Visit my website & bookshop at drsimoncurtis.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 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 curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout.* Visit my website & bookshop at drsimoncurtis.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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.com *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Visit my website & bookshop at drsimoncurtis.com 

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* 
Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!*
Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

 Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!*
Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

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 on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com *Podcast subscribers get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis

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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 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 curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
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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.com *Podcast subscribers also get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!* Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis
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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 please contact Sophie at [email protected] or contact Florian at the journal on [email protected] Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get a discount on my books when ordered from curtisfarrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout. You can also apply this code at Eventbrite for a big discount on my webinars!*

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 on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

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 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

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.hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

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.hoofcareessentials.com Find me on Facebook & Instagram @drsimoncurtis Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

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 information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com Learn more about the Brooke and this project at thebrooke.org/our-work/global-farriery-project If you have the means to support this work, please do. — Join my webinars and use the promo code PODCAST for a 25% discount. A list of webinars can be found on my website curtisfarrierbooks.com 
 Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get a discount my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

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 discount. A list of webinars can be found on my website curtisfarrierbooks.com 
The next webinar is on HOOF GROWTH, for more info go to: bitly.com/HoofGrowthWebinar 
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers also get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

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.hoofcareessentials.com View, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com
Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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] *Podcast subscribers get 10% off my books when ordered from farrierbooks.com - use the code PODCAST at checkout*

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 we visited during my stay, including a Tbourida (horse tournament), which I loved. 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, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com
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In this podcast I met with hoof-care innovator Derek Poupard, at Godolphin Stables in Newmarket. Derek tells us about his journey from Summervelt in South Africa to Virginia, USA, onto Dubai and finally landing at Godolphin in Newmarket, England. We also discuss some of Derek’s fantastic hoof care ideas, and had a bit of a debate about barefoot racing. I enjoyed learning about Derek’s career leading up to and beyond Godolphin, as well as the reasoning behind his innovations - I hope you do to. 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, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis Derek Poupard’s links: hoofcast.com/derek-poupard linkedin.com/in/derek-poupard-977a0a84 facebook.com/derek.poupard The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]

In this week’s podcast we take a trip to Iceland to meet Geert Cornelis, who appears as a photo subject my latest book. We talked all about the Icelandic Horse (don’t call it a pony!); what Icelanders do with a bad-tempered horse; accessing farrier education; how Viking “businessmen” shaped the country; shoeing to enhance the gait of a horse; the obstacles we need to overcome as 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, order, or find your local retailer of my books: curtisfarrierbooks.com Subscribe to my Youtube channel: youtube.com/drsimoncurtis The Hoof of the Horse is a hoof care & 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]