Mullins Farrier Podcast
Welcome to the Mullins Farrier Podcast. Imparting wisdom forged over lifetimes of experience.
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Burnout Take 2
07/08/2026
Burnout Take 2
In this episode, Brian does a deeper dive into the topic of burnout. Referencing the episode he did on the topic back in the first season, he delivers a more informative account of it's three defined symptoms and six causes according to the research of Christina Maslach. He also relates these symptoms and causes to the farrier trade and offers some advice to mitigate it's effects. In the midst of a busy show season, this is information he hopes will help some of his peers. For access to full length episodes, please subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Farrier Major Paul Jones AWCF
06/22/2026
Farrier Major Paul Jones AWCF
Farrier Major Paul Jones, AWCF, joins the podcast to share his remarkable journey through 24 years in the British Army. Raised in a military family, Paul discusses his deployment to Afghanistan, the devastating IED attack that changed the course of his career, and how his lifelong connection to horses led him into farriery. Four weeks from retirement from the military and serving at the Defence Animal Training Regiment in Melton Mowbray, Paul gives an inside look at Army farrier training, exam preparation, and the unique challenges of shoeing both ceremonial and sport horses. With retirement on the horizon and a new chapter ahead in teaching and business ownership, Paul reflects on a career built on service, adaptability, and a passion for the trade. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For access to the whole episode and many others, please subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Heidi Stoer CJF
06/16/2026
Heidi Stoer CJF
This week, I’m joined by Heidi Stoer, CJF, from Midland, Ontario. Known to many as “Bam Bam,” Heidi shares her journey from growing up around horses to building a successful farrier business. We talk about her experience at Heartland Horseshoeing School, the challenges of building a client base, lessons learned working with difficult horses, and the importance of horsemanship and client relationships. Heidi also dives into her AFA certification journey, the persistence it took to earn her CJF, and the study methods, mentors, and resources that helped her along the way. Whether you're working toward certification yourself or simply enjoy hearing how others have built their careers in the trade, Heidi’s story is full of valuable insight, determination, and practical advice. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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Abbie Robinson Wyss CMF
06/10/2026
Abbie Robinson Wyss CMF
Abbie Robinson Wyss CMF shares her remarkable journey from joining the British Army in 2014 to becoming the first qualified female farrier in the Army in 2024. In this episode, Abbie talks about life in King’s Troop, the challenges of Army farrier training, balancing ceremonial duties with horsemanship, and the pressure of qualifying through a demanding apprenticeship program. She also discusses her current pursuit of the AWCF and the unforgettable experience of meeting the late Queen and handmaking shoes for the funeral horses. This conversation offers a unique look at military farriery, dedication to the craft, and the opportunities that come from pushing yourself to the next level. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Subscibe here to hear the full episode and if you do before July 1, 2026, you'll be entered into a draw for a Tyler Joos rounding hammer: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Mark Aikens DipWCF BSc(Hons)
05/30/2026
Mark Aikens DipWCF BSc(Hons)
In this week's episode, Mark Aikens shares a career shaped by education, travel, and resilience. From a non-horsey upbringing and early days in Irish racing yards to earning his farriery qualifications and later a BSc in Farriery Science, Mark reflects on how continued learning has influenced every stage of his work. He also discusses shoeing endurance horses, international teaching in places like India and Romania, and how a serious shoeing accident led him to develop a “plan B” through tool rebuilding. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For access to the full length episode, please subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Sarah Logie FWCF
05/18/2026
Sarah Logie FWCF
Sarah Logie, a farrier based in Inverness, Scotland, joins the podcast to talk exams, education, and why farriery is never just black and white. From building her associate-prep course and revision book to mentoring farriers through the realities of exam pressure, time management, and horse-first thinking, this episode is packed with practical insight, blunt honesty, and years of experience from the Scottish Highlands and beyond. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For access to the full episode and the chance to be entered into the new subscribers draw, subscribe here before July 1, 2026: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Andrew Casserly FWCF
04/06/2026
Andrew Casserly FWCF
In this weeks episode of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, Andrew Casserly of East Sussex takes us through a lifetime in farriery—from first hearing Michael Soo at the forge at 15, to a four-year apprenticeship making and fitting handmade shoes, and on to a career spanning competition, education, and examination. He shares his path through the qualifications, earning his AWCF and later his Fellowship at 60, along with the research behind his thesis on frog support and palmar angle. Andrew also reflects on teaching 18 apprentices—including his sons—and what it’s meant to spend five decades in the trade. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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Ada Majocha
04/01/2026
Ada Majocha
Ada Majocha, Polish veterinarian and equine podiatry practitioner, shares her path from starting riding at 12 to focusing on hoof care after trying to help her own horse through serious issues. She reflects on early mistakes, her shift toward more evidence-based, x-ray–guided trimming, and how her thinking has evolved through ongoing education. She also discusses her mobile practice treating complex hoof cases in Poland, her hands-on workshops, and developing hoof-care products and training. Ada highlights the challenges of laminitis-heavy work and her goal of improving collaboration and education within hoof care and farriery. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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Forge Smart with Tom Smith FWCF
03/02/2026
Forge Smart with Tom Smith FWCF
In this episode of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, Tom Smith, a farrier from South England and former chair of the Farriers Registration Council, discusses why he created Forge Smart after seeing farriers struggle with long hours, tight margins, and pricing confidence. He shares practical insight on understanding true costs, communicating value to clients, and implementing sustainable price increases to support both business success and work–life balance. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For access to other full length episodes: For more information on the courses www.forgesmart.co.uk
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Jennifer DePollo Horn CJF
02/14/2026
Jennifer DePollo Horn CJF
From horse-crazy kid to Certified Journeyman Farrier, Jennifer DePollo Horn’s path into the trade wasn’t exactly traditional - but it was meant to be. In this episode, Jennifer shares how an unexpected push from a high school teacher set her on a lifelong career in farriery, the challenges she faced along the way, and the mentors who helped shape her into the professional she is today. We talk about the value of certification, the artistry behind the craft, her passion for blacksmithing, and the importance of giving back through teaching and mentorship within the farrier community. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For access to the full length episode, subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Samuel Wolfenden
02/04/2026
Samuel Wolfenden
In this episode, I sit down with Sam Wolfenden, a farrier from Halifax, West Yorkshire, with 17 years in the trade. Sam shares his journey starting out under his father, working on everything from show horses to riding school horses, and how he unexpectedly found a second career on social media. From hesitant first posts to millions of views on TikTok, Sam talks about consistency, staying authentic, and why kindness toward the horse always comes first. We also dive into balancing traditional farrier work with a growing digital presence—and the challenges and surprises that come with it. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For access to full length episodes, subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Ask Brian Anything 2.0 hosted by Lee Olsen CJF
01/19/2026
Ask Brian Anything 2.0 hosted by Lee Olsen CJF
In part 2 of Ask Brian Anything hosted by Lee Olsen CJF, Lee and Brian cover more listener submitted questions. They discuss why Brian started the podcast in the first place, what future retirement looks like for him, the negative plantar angle epidemic, and many other topics. To see the many farrier resources Lee Olsen has on offer, go to www.olsenequine.com To subscribe and support the podcast go to: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Ask Brian Anything hosted by Lee Olsen CJF
01/13/2026
Ask Brian Anything hosted by Lee Olsen CJF
In this first of two “Ask Brian Anything” episodes, the tables have turned. With questions submitted by farriers and listeners from the community, I sit down with my good friend Lee Olsen CJF and dive into numerous topics about my career path, continuing education, the hot vs. cold shoeing debate, and the importance of mentorship and setting goals in the trade. It’s a wide-ranging conversation shaped by the farrier community and the questions you wanted answered. For access to full episodes and to support the podcast, subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com To see more of what Lee has been up to: olsenequine.com
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Jake Fivecoate CJF
12/31/2025
Jake Fivecoate CJF
In the final episode of 2025, I talk with Jake Fivecoate CJF, from Northern Colorado, who shares his experience taking part in the Edward Martin Cultural Exchange across Scandinavia. Jake talks about the application process, earning his journeyman certification, and what it was like working in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. He reflects on adapting to different techniques and tools, winning a team shoeing contest in Denmark, and how the experience shaped both his skills and outlook on the profession. We also touch on his goal of keeping his business small to preserve the freedom to keep traveling and learning. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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Manuel Gutierrez of Farrier MX
11/24/2025
Manuel Gutierrez of Farrier MX
In this episode, I sit down with Manuel (Manny) Gutierrez of Farrier MX, to talk about his path from growing up in poverty in Monterrey to running a successful farrier supply company in Mexico. Manny explains how he moved from the sugar and chocolate industries into farrier supplies after spotting a gap in the market, and what it took to build something from the ground up. We get into his efforts to support and professionalize the farrier industry in Mexico, his approach to money and goal-setting, and the mindset that helped him move forward when the odds weren’t in his favour. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For full length episodes please subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Farriery Skills and Knowledge- A Conversation with the Authors
11/20/2025
Farriery Skills and Knowledge- A Conversation with the Authors
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: Subscribe for full length episodes here: www.mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Billy Bleach DipWCF
11/10/2025
Billy Bleach DipWCF
In this episode, I sit down with Billy Bleach DipWCF, a Norfolk-based farrier with a deep passion for working with heavy horses. Billy shares his journey from discovering farriery at a young age to mastering the art of crafting handmade shoes tailored to each horse’s unique needs. He discusses the importance of early hoof care, his approach to training young horses, and his drive to inspire the next generation of farriers. From competition stories to shop talk, this conversation offers a genuine look into the craftsmanship and care behind the trade. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.
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Farrier Phone a Friend- Mike Mehak CF
11/07/2025
Farrier Phone a Friend- Mike Mehak CF
In this ‘Farrier Phone a Friend’ episode, I sit down with Mike Mehak CF, President of the Ontario Farriers Association, for a wide-ranging conversation about the craft and community of farriery. We talk about the upcoming Royal Canadian Horseshoeing Classic, the day-to-day challenges farriers face, building better client relationships, and finding balance between work and life. Mike also shares insights on tools, conventions, and the value of continuous learning within the trade. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. For access to more fll episodes like this one, please subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com For more information on the Ontario Farrier's Association and their upcoming events, check them out here: ontariofarriers.ca
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Riley Mickelsen CJF
10/27/2025
Riley Mickelsen CJF
In this episode, Certified Journeyman Farrier Riley Mickelsen shares how growing up around horses in Idaho put him on a path that shifted from veterinary ambitions to farriery, thanks to his love of working with his hands. He talks about the five years he spent in Mexico, including missionary work, and how returning to the U.S. led him to train in Oklahoma, co-own a farrier school, and eventually build his own successful program in Idaho. Riley reflects on expanding into Mexico, the challenges of running a business across borders, the importance of work ethic in students today, and how social media has helped him reach farriers worldwide. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. For access to the full this episode and many others, please subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Mac Head FWCF
10/20/2025
Mac Head FWCF
In this episode of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, I sit down with veteran farrier Mac Head of Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire. The conversation explores Mac’s journey from his father’s post-WWII blacksmith business to a long and varied career in farriery and horseshoe manufacturing. He shares insights into his time with the Worshipful Company of Farriers, his approach to designing shoes for the English market, and the evolution of horse care over the decades. Also included is a valuable business tip from Andrew DeVisser of Fletcher Forge and Tool on the lifetime cost of tools. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For access to the full episode, please subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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John Harshbarger of Well-Shod
10/17/2025
John Harshbarger of Well-Shod
In this FREE FULL LENGTH episode, John Harshbarger from Amarillo, Texas, talks about his journey in the farrier supply business - from his early days running a local feed store to building a national operation. He shares insights on customer service, adapting to regional needs, and growing through challenges like the pandemic. John also reflects on acquiring two anvil manufacturing companies and his continued passion for farrier competitions and the industry as a whole. For more full length episodes, please subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Mark Humphrey AWCF ATF
10/06/2025
Mark Humphrey AWCF ATF
In this episode, Mark Humphrey AWCF ATF reflects on his experiences at the Focus convention and international farriery competitions, where he reconnected with peers and deepened his craft. He shares insights on the AWCF journey, the importance of continued education, and the evolving techniques that shape modern farriery. Mark also discusses his approach to teaching, research, and the value of community in advancing the trade. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For full length episodes, subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Jay Tovey and Gavin Golby
09/22/2025
Jay Tovey and Gavin Golby
In this episode, Jay Tovey FWCF and Gavin Golby AWCF share their journeys in farriery, from their early days in the trade to becoming tutors and mentors. They talk about the challenges they faced, the importance of competition and continuous learning, and how education has shaped their careers. They also discuss Farriery Tuition, a supplementary educational resource for farriers who want to pursue higher exams or just improve their everyday work. As a participant in one of the Farriery Tuition shoemaking days with Spud Allison, I can personally attest to the value their clinics offer. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did... You can sign up for future clinics here: Subscribe for full episodes: Mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Dr. Sarah Cohen Re-Release
09/16/2025
Dr. Sarah Cohen Re-Release
It’s a way back play back! We’re re-releasing this episode with Dr. Sarah Cohen of Equity Performance Equine, based in Wellington FL, in anticipation of the NAEP’s Saratoga Conference coming up next week. In this episode Dr. Sarah and I discuss her path to becoming a Vet, her concierge style practice in Wellington Florida, the NAEP and why she became a part of its board, as well as many other topics. Sarah shares a lot of great information in this episode. It’s worth a re-listen for long time followers and it’s a great first time listen too! I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Sign up for the conference today
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Team Norway
09/08/2025
Team Norway
In this episode, I talk with Team Norway, a group of farriers coming together from across the country as they prepare for a major competition. Most are based near Oslo, while others travel from much farther away, but they’ve built a strong team through regular practice and support from coaches like Ian Gajczak. Along the way, they share how they got started in farriery, the clinics and apprenticeships that shaped their careers, and the types of horses they work with, from Icelandics to drafts and sport horses. Katinka reflects on becoming the first female farrier to win the Norwegian championship, an achievement she never expected, and the group talks about the ups and downs of competing in Norway, where the scene is still small but growing. They also touch on the realities of working in today’s economy, with changing costs and pressures on horse owners, and how those challenges shape their day-to-day work. Through it all, what stands out is their commitment to improving, pushing each other, and enjoying the journey as a team. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For Full-length episodes, subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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FPaF Danny Bennett AWCF
09/04/2025
FPaF Danny Bennett AWCF
We’re kicking off a brand new episode format on the Mullins Farrier Podcast called Farrier Phone a Friend. These episodes are all about those in-between-job conversations farriers have on the road - casual, candid, and full of real-world updates from the trade. In this first one, I catch up with my friend and returning guest Danny Bennett. We talk about everything from truck troubles and teamwork at international competitions, to the role of the “Purple Army,” social license in farriery, and even a bit of lighthearted travel banter. Of course, there’s plenty of practical shop talk too - cases, tools, and habits that make the work easier. It’s an unpolished, behind-the-scenes look at farriery, and I think you’ll enjoy riding along for the chat. This episode is available for free to non-subscribers but if you want to listen to future full length episodes please subscribe: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Wayne Preece FWCF
08/25/2025
Wayne Preece FWCF
From his early training in Staffordshire to his current role as a practicing farrier and clinician, Wayne Preece FWCF, has navigated challenges, setbacks, and successes throughout his farrier career. In this episode, he shares his journey, his philosophy on shoeing and apprenticeships, and why continuing education and community support are so vital to the trade. Wayne also reflects on mentorship, teaching, and finding balance in the later stages of his career. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For access to full length episodes, subscribe here: mullinsfarrier.supercast.com
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Working Together for the Horse (NAEP)
08/18/2025
Working Together for the Horse (NAEP)
In this episode, Dr. Sasha Hill and farrier Keith Green CJF AWCF share the stories of how they found their way into equine veterinary medicine and farriery. Sasha reflects on her path from being a 4-H kid and groom to specializing in sports medicine and podiatry, while Keith talks about his transition from crop farming to working with horses full-time. They discuss how collaboration became central to their work, highlighting the importance of clear communication, mutual respect, and preventive care in keeping horses sound. They also touch on their involvement with the NAEP, the opportunities it provides for continuing education, and why bringing different practitioners together matters so much for the future of the horse industry. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Learn more about the NAEP and their Conference here: www.thenaep.com
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Iain Alexander Nixon AWCF
08/11/2025
Iain Alexander Nixon AWCF
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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Nick Harvey
07/28/2025
Nick Harvey
Nick Harvey, a farrier based in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, shares his journey from wanting to be a cowboy to building a successful farriery career. He talks about the lessons learned working with thoroughbreds in a racing stable, transitioning to a mixed clientele, and the importance of adapting hoof care to seasonal changes. He also touches on managing lameness, setting client expectations, and why less is often more when it comes to trimming. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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