Stories | Mustad Hoofcare en-us

Derek Schueler, CF

“We’re really trying to bring a whole-horse approach to the horses we work on.” Derek Schueler is helping define a new approach to the business alongside an unexpected partner.

Gavine Cooper, CJF

“I always want to be better than I was yesterday.” This former rodeo rider hasn’t let anything throw him.

Ben Mangan, CJF & Shamus Mangan

“Someone somewhere is always practicing. So practice.” Ben Mangan, CJF, and Shamus Mangan are both strong competitors. But as part of a unique horseshoeing family, they are also strong collaborators.

Francis Dufresne-Cyr, CJF

“The hoof is just the consequence. It doesn’t make sense to just treat the consequence.”

Stan Mullen, CJF

“The harder it is, the more entertaining it is.” At 25, Stan Mullen has already had an incredible career. And he’s just getting started.

Tim Shannon, CJF, AWCF

“I like stress. My favorite football player is the field goal kicker.” Tim Shannon doesn’t just see opportunities. He makes sure he has the skills to seize them. Those skills make him a great addition to the Mustad team.

Logan Fales

“I see success as keeping horse owners happy, keeping horses sound, and taking care of my family.” Logan Fales shows you can go from apprentice to entrepreneur without getting kicked in the head.

Blane Chapman, CJF

“It's the little things that take us to the next level.” Blane Chapman was raised among legends. Now, he’s raising the bar.

Diego Almeida, CJF, EE, TE, FE, AWCF

“I’ve found something that I love to do.” Diego Almeida has traveled from Brazil to Bozeman. And he hasn’t taken a single shortcut.

Todd Walker, CJF, AFT, WCBT

“We do things normal humans typically don’t do.” Mustad’s new sales rep understands farriers for a simple reason: For over twenty years, he’s been one.

T.J. Carr, CF

“This is where I’m supposed to be. This is what I’m supposed to do.” In a way, TJ has had two careers as a farrier. The second is even better than the first.

Virgil Conde

“I'm working for the horses—people are the middlemen.” This second-generation farrier is redefining what’s possible in South Texas while helping the next generation of veterinarians learn a little more about farriery.