Andrew Casserly FWCF
From Mullins Farrier Podcast by Brian Mullins CJF ASF
April 6, 2026 · 13 min · Season 8
About this episode
Andrew Casserly shares his extensive experience in farriery, discussing his journey from apprentice to educator and researcher.
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.
People in this episode
Host: Brian Mullins
Guest: Andrew Casserly
Topics covered
- farriery
- apprenticeship
- qualifications
- teaching
- competition
- research
Keywords
- farriery
- apprenticeship
- AWCF
- Fellowship
- frog support
- palmar angle
- teaching apprentices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: East Sussex
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