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

Mullins Farrier Podcast Brian Mullins

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

    Ben Benson AWCF

    Ben Benson AWCF

    Today's guest has played an important role in having me over to Stoneleigh the past couple of years, so I could interview farriers from across the pond, promote the BFBA's  Focus Convention, and of course, spend some quality time with my podcast bro, Danny Bennett.
    As you will hear, Ben is a busy man with a lot of irons in the fire. From his position as a consultant for Team GB and one of the lead farriers for the London, Rio, and Tokyo Olympics, to his tenure as the president of the BFBA, working with his talented team to grow the BFBA Focus into its largest event ever in 2023, And his work running his farrier practice near Banbury in Oxfordshire.
    He's a hard man to pin down for any length of time.  It only took me two trips across the pond to snag him for an hour and have this conversation. One of the highlights for me is when we really dig into his thoughts on shoeing the hind feet of performance horses for their various disciplines. The result was a lot of practical takeaways and concepts to ponder. Ben's time spent under the tutelage of Haydn Price, as well as his tenure working as a consultant for Team GB, has offered him a very unique vantage point to see these concepts at work in the real world.  Anyway, I learned a lot from this gentleman, and I hope you too enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Sarah-Mary Brown FWCF

    Sarah-Mary Brown FWCF

    I finally got to meet the legendary Sarah-Mary Brown at this year's International at Stoneleigh. Because he was so busy being the chief steward, Danny Bennett left me in the capable hands of Jamie Hughes to arrange guests and keep the interviews coming. I was listing off my wish list of potential guests to Jamie and when I said Sarah Brown, he stopped me instantly and walked away. Seconds later, he came back with Sarah in tow and she agreed to do the interview.  As you will hear, Sarah has an infectiously positive attitude when it comes to all aspects of farriery. Whether it's learning, competing, or pursuing higher level exams, her enthusiasm is quite apparent. Anyway, it was an honour to get to sit and chat with this very talented woman.
    I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. 
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    • 41 min
    Todd Walker CJF

    Todd Walker CJF

    Today's episode is another one that came out of my visit to the World Championship Blacksmiths competition in Calgary, Alberta.
    I got to meet Todd for the first time in person while we were both in the periphery of the WCB tent watching as the competitors had their goes. Todd agreed to do an interview and we found a quiet spot up on the balcony of the farrier's lounge and as soon as I pressed record, music started playing and announcements were made in the speakers overhead. I apologize for some of the noise. As you will hear, Todd and I had a wide ranging conversation, covering everything from his apprenticeship with the infamous Poor family, his multiple experiences as a member of the American Farriers team and the WCB team,  and his decision to step back from competing to focus on his young and growing family. 
    For Todd, it has been an incredible journey, and it isn't over yet. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. 
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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Dustin Small

    Dustin Small

    Welcome, everyone. This interview comes to you once again from Calgary, Alberta at the World Championship Blacksmith's Competition.  As I'm sure you've already gathered, I collected a lot of great interviews from my short visit there.  I came home with a memory card full of them and this one is no exception.  It is unique, however, in that this is the first interview I've done with a blacksmith and as you will hear, blacksmiths can be just as passionate as we are discussing the nuances and intricacies of doing what they do with metal. As you will hear, Dustin donated his beautiful wrought iron hammers as the top ten prizes for the competition.
    We do a very deep dive into the unique processes that Dustin uses to create these beautiful hammers, and how he tries to stay as stubbornly close to the traditional methods that would have been used way back when. I'm fairly certain that a lot of you traditional shoemakers out there will find yourselves in agreement with many of Dustin's philosophies.
    For me, his willingness to unselfishly share trade secrets put Dustin in a league with many of the great shoeing mentors that we know of out there. Anyway, I had a great time getting to know this gentleman, and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.  
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Alex Würsch

    Alex Würsch

    This episode comes out one week after the HoofCare Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio was held.  I spent all four days there and it was great getting to catch up with old friends and meeting new ones. This episode, however, was recorded at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, during the Blacksmith World Championships.
    Alex was there with a couple of his fellow countrymen from Switzerland, competing as individuals for the title of World Champion. I had just met Alex the year before at Stoneleigh, competing with those same individuals as a team.  As you will hear, Alex is no stranger to North America and has spent some time here visiting with other farriers. 
    His easy and outgoing nature seems to help him make friends everywhere he goes, including even famous ones like Hank Chisholm and his wife Stephanie, who just returned from a vacation out there, hosted by Alex and his fellow teammates.  Anyway, I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. 
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    FEBRUARY PROMO: For the month of February mention the podcast and receive $500 off your farrier rig at OutWest Designs and Fabrication. 
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    • 38 min
    Chad Lausen AJFC

    Chad Lausen AJFC

    Today's interview comes from the World Championships in Calgary, Alberta. I had heard about Chad Lausen for years and was happy to finally meet him in England a couple of years back, preparing for Stoneleigh. He was busy with the team prepping, so we didn't have a chance to do the interview there. After his go in Calgary though, we had some time to chat.  I enjoyed hearing Chad's personal and unique philosophies on a lot of topics including business, marketing, and competition.  As you will hear, he is also someone who likes to get involved in making the trade better. And in that spirit, since this recording, he became the president of the Western Canadian Farriers Association. I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes there. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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    00:00 Introduction and Background
    00:04 The Importance of Mental Game in Horse Care
    00:39 The Art of Pricing in Horse Care
    00:54 The Role of the Western Canadian Farriers Association
    01:18 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Horse Care
    01:44 Interview with Chad Lausen
    02:36 Chad's Journey in the Horse Care Industry
    03:03 The Importance of Community in the Horse Care Industry
    04:33 Chad's Apprenticeship Program
    08:56 The Importance of Being Coachable
    10:05 Chad's Approach to Business and Work-Life Balance
    12:17 Chad's Journey in the Horse Care Industry
    15:33 Chad's Approach to Teaching and Apprenticeship
    17:28 Chad's Experience in Rodeo and its Influence on His Career
    26:12 Chad's Approach to Avoiding Burnout
    27:15 Chad's Experience in Competitions
    31:50 Chad's Tool Making Business
    33:59 The Art of Knife Making
    34:43 Balancing Craftsmanship and Podcasts
    35:08 The Business Side of Farriery
    36:32 The Importance of Profitable Business
    37:37 The Value of Quality Work and Marketing
    39:04 Promoting the Farrier Industry
    39:17 The Journey Towards Certification
    40:31 The Importance of Competitions and Certifications
    41:54 The Impact of Apprenticeships
    44:26 The Importance of Business Knowledge
    46:36 The Stratum Tectorium: Short Answer Questions
    47:33 The Importance of Sponsors and Competitions
    01:03:11 The Importance of Stretching and Exercise
    01:03:29 The Importance of Passion in Your Career

    • 1 hr 6 min

Customer Reviews

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50 Ratings

50 Ratings

Ryan Rusch CF ,

Great Information

Brian- Thank you for an incredible job with your podcast. These are educational, insightful, fun, and PACKED with useful information about the farrier world. I especially like hearing the little tips all your interviewees have to offer, especially in the “Stratum Tectorium” section. Overall, I love that I can drive down the road feeling like I’m sitting in the same room with these legends in the farrier world and get to know them. Awesome podcast. Thank you so much.

Kappy_girl ,

Great podcaster AND so kind!

Met Brian got the first time this weekend at a certification.
He not only creates a great podcast, he is a genuinely wonderful guy!!’I highly recommend listening to EVERY episode!!

daltonp08 ,

Awsome

I really like both the entertainment and educational value this podcast brings!

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