Show Notes
From his beginnings in Scotland to shoeing Derby winner Desert Crown, Ian Alexander Nixon shares the journey that's taken him to some of the sport's most prestigious yards. We talk about working under Simon Curtis, how farriery has shifted into a service-driven industry, the value of apprenticeships, and his approach to handling high-energy horses. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. For full length epsiodes subscribe here: www.mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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