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Hosted by Daniel Bennett AWCF CertEd, an ex British Army Farrier instructor, Farriery Educator and college lecturer , this podcast is aimed primarily at Farriers across the globe as an educational resource.Some episodes include valuable information and knowledge for horse owners and other equine professionals to.


The Lockdown Farriery  Podcast

It’s been a while……

Today me and my friend and fellow podcaster Brian Mullins reflect and breakdown his recent experience facing the AWCF exam for the first time, we talk about the journey he took and navigate his personal voyage of discovery. Brian has lots of priceless nuggets of information for anyone considering this journey for this exam or any certification the world over.

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LFP 47 Post AWCF Reflection with Brian Mullins CJF ASF

This discussion is about a recent article in the Forge magazine. It is not about imposing rules but it is about protecting ourselves and all those involved (including the equine) at farriery competitions and forging best practice for future generations.

What is Social License to Operate (SLO) 

Social license is increasingly important in horse sport and leisure. This is the general public’s interpretation of equine welfare and professionalism. We must be seen to be always putting equine welfare FIRST. When a social license is lost, this is when the general public’s opinion decides that the activity we are doing falls below their expectations of animal welfare and/ or professionalism. This means that the welfare of the horse must be put first, and be seen to be put first, all the time. It is the responsibility of everyone involved with equines to demonstrate this. Sometimes, mistakes will be made. However, if all of those involved in horse sport and leisure can learn from these mistakes and demonstrate that they are always striving to do right by their horses, wider society is more likely to trust that equine welfare is genuinely being put first and it is more likely that equestrianism’s social license will be maintained. We have all seen the potential damage one video can make to a sport. During the build up to the 2024 Olympics, one video of one person connected to a sport, made headline news leading to a large swing in public opinion. This in turn reignited the question - should equestrianism be included as an Olympic sport? Worryingly, one public vote resulted in 49% of the voters being against. This is concerning and is evidence of what damage one viral video can do. The equestrian world needs to maintain and strengthen its social license for it to have a future.

 Horseshoeing Competitions 

As a competition, we must treat this activity as a sport utilizing the equine, and where live equines are used, their welfare MUST be the primary concern. Most horseshoeing competitions held within the UK are organised in conjunction with a bigger event, such as a county show. These are very public facing events and due to the nature of the spectacle provided, they are a huge crowd pulling part of the event. We are exposed to many members of the public that may have little or no knowledge of what they are watching. Some of these spectators may also be members of organisations or have opinions opposed to the use of horses in sport and may be looking to publicly evidence this. To this end, we as organisers and competitors need to utilise this industry spotlight to educate, communicate, and actively promote best practice and professionalism. The competition environment can be stressful for both equines and competitors due to several different factors, but with proper organisation, contingency planning and common sense, this can be kept to a minimum

LFP 48 Social Licence & Farriery Competitions

In Episode 1 myself, Daniel Bennett AWCF (Class 1) CertEd, Matt Burrows BSc (Hons) AWCF & Dean Bland Dip WCF Hons BA (Hons) MAFA, discuss the subject of Hoof Capsule Distortion (HCD) in an informal discussion online.

Episode 1 Hoof Capsule Distortion Discussion

In this episode myself, Mark Watson FWCF & Dean Bland Dip WCF (Hons) discuss the subject of Self Development. Self Development is an important behaviour included in the new UK farriery apprentice standard and essential for farriers developing throughout their careers.

Episode 2 Self Development Discussion with Mark Watson & Dean Bland

In this episode we look at theory exam revision & exam technique.

Sarah Logie FWCF served a four year apprenticeship in farriery with Mr R.Pape Dip.WCF and qualified in 2006. She gained a Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers with Honours, the first female farrier to ever qualify with Honours in the 650 year history of the Company.

She spent a year, travelling, working and competing abroad, in the U.S.A. and New Zealand. She then returned to Inverness-shire, and set up her farriery business in 2007.

In 2012 she sat her Associate of the Worshipful Company of Farriers and passed with 
 Distinction, becoming the third woman to ever gain the qualification.

She passed the Fellowship exam in May 2017 and became one of two women in the world to hold the highest recognised qualification in farriery

She applys a holistic view to her work, encouraging clients to help their horses with 
 the application of Physiotherapy, Sports massage and Veterinary support where necessary.

Jonathan Nunn FWCF has over 30 years’ experience in horseshoeing, and has always been a keen shoe and tool-making farrier throughout his extensive career. Jonathan attends a weekly Referral Clinic at Pool House Equine every Wednesday dealing with foot lameness's actively involving regular farriers in the referral process and ongoing treatment.
Jonathan is also a Worshipful Company of Farriers Examiner and Competition Judge.

Episode 3 Revision & Exams with Jon Nunn FWCF & Sarah Logie FWCF

In this episode we are joined by Sarah Brown FWCF and Jon Nunn FWCF where we have a relaxed informal discussion about this condition.

Episode 4 Counter Rotation of the Distal Phalanx with Sarah Brown FWCF & Jon Nunn FWCF

In this episode we discuss injuries to the Suspensory Ligament.

Another subject the modern farrier will see on a regular basis.

Episode 5 Suspensory Ligament Injuries with Mark Trussler FWCF & Siimon Moore FWCF

In this episode we are joined by Rob Shave FWCF and Wayne Preece FWCF CertED, and we discuss Co-Lateral Ligament Injuries.

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Episode 6 Co-Lateral Ligament Injuries Wayne Preece FWCF Robert Shave FWCF

A discussion with Jim Blurton AWCF and Ben Benson AWCF, both who run the Farriery teams at the last 2 Olympics and who currently shoe for many international performance programs. Sorry about the audio quality as we had a lot of technical difficulties. Some very good points discussed. Thank you Jim and Ben for your time!

Episode 7 The Evolution of Performance Horse Farriery with Jim Blurton AWCF & Ben Benson AWCF

So Mark, Wayne and myself sat down and had a discussion about Laminitis. Its an informal chat/discussion like you would have in the bar after a convention..... You do remember before Lockdown when bars were open, don't you ?...……...

Episode 8 Laminitis Discussion with Dr Mark Caldwell PHD FWCF & Wayne Preece FWCF

The Road to Stoneleigh..............

I have teamed up on behalf of the British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association with my good friend and fellow Podcaster Brian Mullins to capture the build up to and the main Event at this year's BFBA Focus Event and the 2022 International Team Farriery Competition. 

Today we caught up with Team Canada who are practicing at Mark Watson's forge as part of their journey to the International at Stoneleigh. It is fascinating to see the commitment that these competitors put themselves through to attend these international competitions. 

Look out for Team USA tomorrow.

BFBA Focus Podcast Episode 1 The Road to Stoneleigh Team Canada

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