Episodes

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 hour...

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...

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 schoo...

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 neg...

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 abo...

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...

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 fr...

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 h...

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 crafti...

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 Roy...

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...

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 a...

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 insi...

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 journ...

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 competitio...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 share...

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 special...

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 farrie...

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 ...

In this episode, Spud Allison shares stories from a career that’s taken him from his forge in Warwickshire to horse shows and competitions around the world. He reflects on the changes he’s seen in shoemaking, what it takes to...

This week, we’re joined by Ben Schroeder, CJF, who shares how his interest in horseshoeing started as a kid on his aunt’s dairy farm and eventually turned into a full-blown career. From early mentors like Lee Olsen and Aaron ...