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In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, brought to you by Hoof MD, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with Arek Boulding. One of the top reining horse farriers in the world, Boulding discusses the increasing popularity of the discipline, how he meets the hoof-care needs of these equine athletes and his experiences as the farrier of the hit TV show Yellowstone.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, brought to you by Hoof MD, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with Brent Chidsey, founder of Stonewell Bodies and Bay Horse Innovations.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, presented by Hoof MD, International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with Bobby Salsbury. The owner of California Farrier Supplies discusses the hidden effects of tariffs, the explosion of the glue-on horseshoe market and how it’s effecting metal shoes, as well as what keeps him up at night and much more.

International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Tom Curl sits down with International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame member Dr. Scott Morrison. The Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital veterinarian details what he looks for in lameness evaluations, the art of trimming and forging shoes, as well as what keeps him up at night and much more.

A hands-on publishing exec and wife launched a niche publishing company in 1981 – and struggled, put up their home (again) and ‘boot-strapped’ their way to rebuild a company that is 45 years old and counting.

Danny Anderson plays a pivotal role in Quarter Horse’s triumph at All American Quarter Horse Congress

It was a different world when Clayton Wilber started his career. Like many who broke into the hoof-care industry before 2000, the Oxford, Fla., farrier struggled to gain a foothold in his chosen trade. Comraderie and communication were foreign. “Farriers didn’t talk,” Wilber recalls. “They didn’t share their knowledge. If a farrier were at a barn and you walked in, he would ask you to go to the other end of the barn or one would leave.”

The International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame is the crown jewel of farriery. We know, because you criticize it. The conclusion might seem counterintuitive, but it’s not. Criticism is good. It means the industry cares who is held up as an example of excellence in this honorable trade. Yet, the true value rests in the benefits of constructive criticism.

On a fall Southern California day in 2009, Pat Barrett set out to do what he had done thousands of times over more than 45 years — trim horses’ hooves. Armed with a halter, Barrett and his assistant entered an exceptionally rocky corral to secure a horse. It was something that Barrett had done since he started working on James Leech’s horses. This day, though, would have a tragic outcome.

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit, Marshville, N.C, farrier Mike Stine discusses how he evaluates horses, the role riders have in the evaluation, equine movement, continuing education and more.

Running a small business in a service profession such as farriery is challenging and stressful. In this episode of the American Farriers Journal Podcast, presented by the International Hoof-Care Summit, Dr. Terri Babineau, an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Virginia, discusses how to apply what’s known about the brain to counteract stress in our day-to-day work.

American Farriers Journal and International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Esco Buff kicks off a new series, “1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year.” The series, made possible by Triple Crown Feed, follows a horse and its farrier for 1 year, chronicling details of its hoof care, veterinary visits, nutrition and more.

As we approach the 10th anniversary of Red Renchin’s passing, we are partnering with Life Data Labs to honor the former American Farriers Journal technical editor and International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer with a six-part podcast series. We sat down with Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care. In this episode, Ellis discusses the importance of advocating for yourself with clients, then turns the tables on Jeff Cota, editor of American Farriers Journal, by taking over the interview.

As we approach the 10th anniversary of Red Renchin’s passing, we are partnering with Life Data Labs to honor the former American Farriers Journal technical editor and International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer with a six-part podcast series. We sat down with Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care. In this episode, Ellis recalls Renchin’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

As we approach the 10th anniversary of Red Renchin’s passing, we are partnering with Life Data Labs to honor the former American Farriers Journal technical editor and International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer with a six-part podcast series. We sat down with Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care. In this episode, Ellis shares insights into Renchin’s business practices, how he managed conflicting hoof-care ideologies and Burney Chapman’s reintroduction of the heart-bar shoe.