Mullins Farrier Podcast

Brian Mullins CJF ASF

Welcome to the Mullins Farrier Podcast. Imparting wisdom forged over lifetimes of experience.

  1. 16 Jun

    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.

    12 min

  2. 30 May

    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

    27 min

  3. Season 8 Trailer

    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

    16 min

  4. 6 Apr

    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.

    13 min

  5. 1 Apr

    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.

    16 min

  6. 2 Mar

    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: www.mullinsfarrier.supercast.com   For more information on the courses www.forgesmart.co.uk

    1hr 38min

  7. Trailer

    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

    21 min

  8. 19 Jan

    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

    19 min
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Welcome to the Mullins Farrier Podcast. Imparting wisdom forged over lifetimes of experience.

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  • Creator
    Brian Mullins CJF ASF
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mullins Farrier 2019
  • Show Website
    Mullins Farrier Podcast

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