American Farriers Journal Podcast

American Farriers Journal
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The American Farriers Journal Podcast is the farrier's audio sources for credible advice on shoeing products, practical coverage of shoeing practices to help them become more efficient farriers, and entertaining stories and experiences from around the industry.

  1. A Conversation with Mike Stine

    10/15/2025

    A Conversation with Mike Stine

    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.

    56 min
  2. Stressed Out? Tools to Increase Productivity & Joy

    10/01/2025

    Stressed Out? Tools to Increase Productivity & Joy

    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.

    57 min
  3. 1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year

    09/17/2025

    1 Horse, 1 Farrier, 1 Year

    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.

    37 min
  4. Remembering Red Renchin: Part 6

    11/14/2024

    Remembering Red Renchin: Part 6

    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.

    17 min
  5. Remembering Red Renchin: Part 5

    11/07/2024

    Remembering Red Renchin: Part 5

    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.

    17 min
  6. Remembering Red Renchin: Part 4

    10/31/2024

    Remembering Red Renchin: Part 4

    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.

    13 min
  7. Remembering Red Renchin: Part 3

    10/24/2024

    Remembering Red Renchin: Part 3

    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 Renchin’s shoe-bending machine, shoe patterns and the importance of efficiency in everyday work.

    16 min
  8. Remembering Red Renchin: Part 2

    10/17/2024

    Remembering Red Renchin: Part 2

    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 explains how Renchin handled client relations, managed his multifarrier practice covering three states and why he valued continuing education.

    22 min
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The American Farriers Journal Podcast is the farrier's audio sources for credible advice on shoeing products, practical coverage of shoeing practices to help them become more efficient farriers, and entertaining stories and experiences from around the industry.

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