Farriery Skills and Knowledge- A Conversation with the Authors

About this episode

A discussion with authors about their new farrier textbook and the challenges of its creation.

In this episode , I sit down with Mark Trussler FWCF, Jay Tovey FWCF, and Simon Curtis FWCF to explore the story behind their new farrier textbook, Farrier Skills and Knowledge - A comprehensive textbook on hoof care - from how the idea first came into being at a clinic to the collaboration that brought it to life. They share their backgrounds, the challenges of balancing writing with work and family, and what it took to manage all the components of the book's creation. We also get into the realities of publishing, tight timelines, and the unique features of this farrier textbook. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Get your own copy of the book here: www.farrierybooks.com Subscribe for full length episodes here: www.mullinsfarrier.supercast.com

People in this episode

Host: Brian Mullins CJF ASF

Guests: Mark Trussler FWCF, Jay Tovey FWCF, Simon Curtis FWCF

Topics covered

• farriery
• hoof care
• textbook creation
• publishing challenges
• author collaboration

Keywords

• farriery
• hoof care
• textbook
• publishing
• authors
• collaboration
• challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: www.farrierybooks.com, www.mullinsfarrier.supercast.com

Books & works: Farrier Skills and Knowledge

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