Final Approach With Chris Gregory

Let me proudly introduce to you Ben Benson. I knew Ben only by reputation before this interview. He and I both did clinics in Brazil for the same farriers out there, so I had heard his name and I knew of his reputation. 

When I was asked to speak at the BFBA, which is the British Farrier and Blacksmith Association Annual Farrier Focus in Stoneleigh for 2023, I got the chance to know Ben a little bit better. Now, there's a lot going...

Dusty and I have been friends since the mid-1990s when he pulled into the heartland to have a look around. He is one of those people that you can't help but like, and I have had the privilege of watching his meteoric rise in the Farrier trade. From his certified farrier run, his journeyman horse, competing with me and against me in Calgary at the Stampede, to where he is now, the owner of the farrier school known as Five Star Horse...

Well, folks, as you know, you can learn from anyone, but if that person is a Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument Rating, CFII, You know, you're going to learn from them. Well, I've been up with Chuck Dommer a few times now, and let me tell you sitting left seat next to this man just improves your flying every minute you're there So I asked him to sit across from me, and do this interview and I think you're going to enjoy it...

In the tradition of working with the best farriers in every country, I bring you Guy Karsh. This man is an Israeli farrier legend, and his work is world class. I met Guy while I was a clinician in Germany at the LUWEX, and we hit it off immediately. He invited me to Israel to do a clinic and took me into his home like I was a prodigal son. I had a great time, and saw places in the Holy Land that I had only read about. Let me introd...

My next guest was born in Texas in 1938 and has lived a life full of success that most can only dream of. Red Steagall was born to be a cowboy and touch and inspire the lives of millions through his music and poetry. Surviving polio at the age of 15, which damaged his shoulder to the point that he could not move his left arm, he still went on to become a famous guitar player and singer.

Red discovered Reba McEntire and blessed our ...

When it comes to great friends and colleagues, almost no one fits the bill for me better than Kevin Hatridge, CJF of Colorado. We can always pick up right where we left off, whether there's been two weeks or two years. Kevin was one of my top 12 featured mentors in my memoir for the Want of a Nail the Shoe was Lost.

It was high time we caught up, and you're invited behind the scenes. As Kevin and I discussed what it means to become...

In my experience, the world is full of nice people regardless of the level of fame and popularity that they may have achieved. Well, no one exemplifies this more than master storyteller and author of 13 critically acclaimed novels, James Thayer. In my quest to learn more about the art of writing, I found Jim's book, the Essential Guide, writing a Novel, and then I found his podcast of the same name.

I lear...

This episode will introduce you to the man behind the Farrier 101 Professional Discussions Facebook page. Harry went from trainer to farrier decades ago, and he has a lot of interesting stories and observations to share with us. I had a great time getting to know Harry better, and I'm sure you will too.

We are cleared for takeoff.

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When it comes to teaching and general aviation, Tom Richards is a legend. He's been flying for over 50 years and has thousands more hours in the right seat of an airplane than most pilots will ever have in their lifetime. Cody and I were honored to be amongst those that were able to learn from this great man and getting the chance to sit across the table from him for this podcast was amazing.

Pilot, educator, editor, and author Tom...