Out Of Africa with Robbie Miller, ASF, AWCF
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
Robbie and I first met over two decades ago in the Big Top at the World Champion Blacksmith Competition at the great Calgary Stampede. We have forged a friendship over our passion for the farrier trade and horses, and it is fantastic to share some of that history with you. Robbie has overcome more than most, and his story of coming up in the world is inspirational and fantastic. We also talk about how Robbie looks at a foot for trimming and a tool that he's developed to help that. Sit back and enjoy, we are cleared for takeoff.
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Follow Me with Joe Ryan
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
From football to 11B Airborne Ranger to farrier to Long Island cop, Joe Ryan brings a Christian ethic and perspective to the Farrier Blacksmith Course. I love to interview interesting people, and everyone has a story. Joe will give you faith in the future and you will be rooting for his success as you listen to this episode that I call "Follow Me". We are cleared for takeoff.
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Havana Good Time with Alexi Gutierrez
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
I've known Alexi for a long time, and I consider him a great friend. He is sincere, funny, and has a great story. We had a lot of fun sitting down and talking together and you'll enjoy getting to listen in. We are cleared for takeoff.
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3-D Derek. Derek Poupard, CJF
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
Derek is a farrier that started off in South Africa, built a business in Virginia, and had to leave the US and start over. This led him and his family on an interesting journey through the deserts of Dubai and the racehorse yards of New Market, UK. Always the inventor, Derek has found his way back to the US and is still a huge part of the farrier industry, even though he isn't getting under horses anymore. You're invited to listen in on our conversation. We are cleared for takeoff.
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Proverbs 27:17, Iron Sharpens Iron with Lee Olson, CJF
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
Lee Olson is an admired businessman in Texas, running a very successful multi-farrier haul-in practice. A Christian, Father, Husband and Farrier, Lee does a great job of sharing some insights on what it takes to excel. Sit back and relax, we are cleared for takeoff.
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Irish Cream of the Crop with Paul Duddy
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
My close friend of almost three decades, Paul Duddy, AWCF, sits down with me as we discuss the lives we've lived, people we've known, and the gift it is to be a farrier. Paul had a great impact on my young career and I learned a lot of small tricks from him that helped me get better at this great trade. Paul and I had a great conversation that you are going to enjoy. We are cleared for takeoff.
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The Landman, David Haubein.
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
Let me introduce you to David Haubein. A natural storyteller that has lived an interesting life. Salesman, farmer, rancher, conservationist, plant builder, and innovator throughout, David shares a lot of insights into the world of modern regenerative farming. I've known David for almost 40 years, and we had a great conversation that I am proud to share with you. We are cleared for takeoff.
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Dance of the Planes with Bruce Dance, CFI, CFII, MEI
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
Bruce Dance has been an aviator for decades and now makes a living as an Ag Pilot. Years of experience teaching up and coming pilots have given Bruce some insights and methods of teaching that are quite helpful to new pilots. Bruce and I share a great conversation about planes, education, flying, and Christianity. Join us as we are cleared for takeoff.
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There And Back with Cal Noyons
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
Cal Noyons and I have been friends and family members for 28 years. He is an amazing horseman, farrier, USMC combat veteran, but above all, a Christian, agreat husband, father and grandfather. Cal survived a motorcycle accident in June of 2022 that would have killed most, but he is still here and still the man he's always been. We have a fun time visiting, and you are going to have a fun time listening in. We are cleared for takeoff.
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All Tied Up In Knots with Scott Gore
Final Approach With Chris Gregory
Scott Gore is a cowboy who makes his living as a rawhide braider and educator in the cowboy arts of braiding and roping. Scott creates beautiful, durable and functional handmade western items out of the rawhide that he personally processes and produces from fresh hides. It is an ancient and incredible art that has allowed he and his photographer wife, Robin, a chance to travel and teach. Scott is a thoughtful and interesting young man that you are going to enjoy getting to know through this interview. We are cleared for takeoff.
info_outlineRenowned farrier Jace Ellis shares decades of experiences from his life and career. He attended horseshoeing school in 1984 and has been shoeing horses ever since. Farriery has allowed Jace to do anything he has ever wanted to do in this life.
Jace recounts various aspects of his career including his first marriage, his son following in his footsteps, and the challenges of maintaining both personal relationships and business standards over the decades. His insights delve into the technical and business sides of being a farrier, alongside memorable stories of dealing with bad horses and complex shoeing techniques. Besides farriery, Jace has a rich life filled with cowboy activities, competitive coyote hunting, and an affinity for camp cooking. He also shares pearls of wisdom and reveals personal interests, emphasizing the importance of doing what you love, regardless of the challenges.