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Mullins Farrier Podcast
Hosted by Brian Mullins CJF ASF · EN
Welcome to the Mullins Farrier Podcast. Imparting wisdom forged over lifetimes of experience.
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Sarah Logie FWCF
2w ago00:16:13Tap to summarizeSarah 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
Apr 600:12:56Tap to summarizeIn 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
Apr 100:16:13Tap to summarizeAda 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
Mar 201:38:25Tap to summarizeIn 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: www.mullinsfarrier.supercast.com For more information on the courses www.forgesmart.co.uk
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Jennifer DePollo Horn CJF
Feb 1400:20:31Tap to summarizeFrom 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
Feb 400:19:10Tap to summarizeIn 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
Jan 1900:18:50Tap to summarizeIn 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
Jan 1300:24:35Tap to summarizeIn 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
Dec 3100:59:06Tap to summarizeIn 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
Nov 2400:08:30Tap to summarizeIn 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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