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 Foundation and their partners. You can find more information on the HEF website www.hoofcareessentials.com
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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. Get in touch: thehoofofthehorse@gmail.com
Simon has lectured on the subject of the horse’s hoof on every continent, and has written for farriers, hoof-trimmers, vets and horse-owners in numerous publications. He has worked in the equine industry since 1972, where he began as a farrier in Newmarket, England.