Stories | Mustad Hoofcare en-us

Adam Barnard

Adam takes pride in helping transform good horses into great ones. With the counsel of some mentors, he’s done the same for his business.

Todd Boston

Todd Boston has worked for the largest horse owner in the world, and he’s made a career out of working with Horses who have won the biggest stakes. But what he values most is the camaraderie of the barn and the personalities of the horses.

Caleb Bergeleen, CF, APF-I

Because he started young, Caleb Bergeleen quickly understood the demands horseshoeing makes on the body. Even so, he’s found a way to keep making a difference for horses—and farriers

Lee Olsen, CJF: The Olsen Equine Approach to Farriery

Farriers make every effort to help horses perform at their best. Lee Olsen applies the same philosophy to his business.

Gary Gullo Jr.

Gary may be the only man in America who’s glad a horse rolled over onto him.

Jeff Trask, APF

If you can heat it in a fire, Jeff Trask can make art out of it. But what he’s really crafted is a thriving practice and a good life.

Joe Santos

Joe Santos runs a thriving farrier business, a therapeutic practice, workshops, and a nonprofit for veterans and police. Any one of them could be a full-time job.

Ryan Stoops, CJF

Ryan’s career underlines a simple truth: when farriers compete, horses win.

Paul O’Reilly, CF IMF

Paul’s journey took him all the way from Ireland to Kentucky to Florida. But what he’s learned is even more impressive than where he’s been.

Laura Gillespie, APF

Laura Gillespie’s career suggests that the concept of a reset doesn’t just apply to horseshoes. Driven to explore new possibilities, she’s forged a remarkable career.