Episodes

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 chal...

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 Farr...

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 ...

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 ...

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,...

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...