Mullins Farrier Podcast

In this episode of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, we sit down with Alexandra (Alex) Hamilton, farrier from Vancouver Island and current president of the Western Canadian Farriers Association. Alex shares her journey into farriery, from getting started as a 4H kid and beginning her apprenticeship at just 16 years old, to attending Olds College and building a career working with everything from backya...

In this episode, Stewart Coid DipWCF takes us through his journey into farriery, from growing up in Zimbabwe to building a career shoeing polo ponies and hunters in the UK. Stewart shares insights into the demands of polo shoeing, how changes in the type of ponies have influenced shoeing techniques, and his thoughts on everything from modern tools and glue products to the importance of keeping tra...

In this episode, we sit down with  Sam Head DipWCF,  a third-generation farrier from North Buckinghamshire, England, to talk about his remarkable journey through the farrier trade, competitive shoeing, international travel, motorsport, and the development of Vulcan Horseshoes. To learn more about Vulcan Horseshoes and the rest of the products MNC Ltd. has to offer, go to: horseshoes.co.uk

This week on the Mullins Farrier Podcast, we're talking Glue-U/Glushu with Peter Loots from the Netherlands and UK farrier Mark Aikens. From the development of adhesives designed specifically for farriery to the ins and outs of glue-on shoeing, this conversation covers the products, techniques, and preparation that make all the difference. They discuss applications for challenging hoof conditions,...

From a difficult childhood in Brazil to becoming a leading jockey, winning the Queen's Plate, battling addiction and anxiety, and ultimately finding recovery, Eurico Da Silva shares a deeply personal story in this episode. Now a sports psychology coach and author of  Racing for Freedom , Eurico opens up about trauma, mental health, performance mindset, and the importance of focusing on what you ca...

In this episode of Farrier Phone a Friend, Andrew DeVisser, CJF, joins for a wide-ranging conversation covering busy summer schedules, lessons from  The Toyota Way , and the new trailer forge, the Fletcher Forge and Tool FFT-200. They get into forge efficiency, burner design, firebrick durability, vehicle choices, working with veterinarians and X-rays, rising material costs, crushed heels, pads an...

Marc-Antony Lussier CJF, sat down with Brian at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany to talk about all things farriery. He was there cheering on his partner, the accomplished Dressage Rider Camille Bergeron, as she rode for Canada. They discuss his journey to the CJF and his strategies for overcoming the more challenging components of the exam. They also talk about some difficult cases he...

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Hillegas, CJF, a farrier from New Windsor, Maryland, whose nearly 40-year career has been shaped by a commitment to never stop learning. Matt shares how pursuing his AFA certification after decades of shoeing challenged long-held beliefs and opened the door to becoming a tester and board member. We also talk about shoeing hunters, jumpers, and equitation horse...

In this episode, I sit down with Brendan Paulson, CF, to talk about building a stronger future for the farrier industry through his nonprofit,  Shod with Love . Created to help farriers access continuing education, certification, and the tools they need to succeed, Brendan shares the inspiration behind the organization and his vision for giving back to the trade. We also dive into his own path int...

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...

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 An...

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 relationsh...

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 h...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 compl...

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...

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 abo...

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 authen...

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 podca...

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 sha...

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 ...

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...

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 f...