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AFJ Events & Competitions
All upcoming events listings are published FREE by the American Farriers Journal. To submit your event, please e-mail the following to Amy Johnson at ajohnson@lesspub.com: The event's name, date(s), sponsor(s), clinician(s) &/or judge(s), location, contact's name, phone number and e-mail address.
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May 2013
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January 2014 | February 2014
30-June 1 — Colorado. The 29th annual Four Corners Clinic & Contest will take place in Castle Rock. Travis Koons will be the clinician. For more information, contact Craig or Jackie Quinnn at (303) 814-9477, cell (303) 918-7975 or visit www.fourcornersclinicandcontest.com.
30-June 1 — Saskatchewan. The 4th annual Farrier Competition & Clinic will be held in Prince Albert. Ben Yager will be the clinician and judge. For more information, contact Paula Morch at (306) 233-4287.
1 — Ohio. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Zanesville. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
8 — Oklahoma. The Nature Farms Farrier Supply Clinic will be held in Norman. Mike Wildenstein will be the clinician. Farrier Product Distribution is sponsoring the event. For more information, contact Shelley or Nolan Walker at (405) 307-8031 or email info@naturefarmsfarriersupply.com.
7-8 — Kansas. All levels of AFA certification will be held in Manhatten. Brian Barrett will be the examiner. For more information, contact Matt Merrill at (402) 760-0742.
10-14 — Kentucky. Dr. Redden's Equine Podiatry 101 course will be held in Versailles. For more information, contact Nancy Redden at (859) 873-5294 or (859) 873-5282, email reddendvm@windstream.net or visit www.reddendvm.com.
14-16 — Nevada. The World Championship Blacksmiths will compete in Eureka. Shayne Carter will be the judge. For more information, contact Christine Trnka at (505) 281-8982 or email christinetrnka@aol.com. Visit www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com.
15 — Arkansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Fouke. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or email JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
15 — California. The Central Coast Hoof Care Summit will be held in Solvang. Topics include lameness in hunters and jumpers and laminitis. For more information, contact Robert Barnes at (805) 680-4452 or email info@blackironfarrier.com.
15 — Georgia. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in LaFayette. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Link Casey, (706) 397-8047 or email info@bwfa.net.
15 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Wichita. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sean McDonough at (316) 207-4121 or email equinehoofspecialists@gmail.com.
15 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Cimarron. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Max Williams at 417-531-5566 or email shodright@yahoo.com.
15 — Pennsylvania. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Bethlehem. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sonny Pistilli at (610) 748-8775 or (908) 797-4433.
15 — Texas. The Southwest Texas BWFA Chapter will host keg shoe modification forge classes in Corpus Christi. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Frank Cadena at (361) 232-3773.
28-29 — Florida. The Florida Assn. of Equine Practitioners will host its 4th annual Equine Foot Symposium in Orlando. For more information, contact Philip Hinkle at (800) 992-3862 or visit www.faep.net.
28-30 — Wisconsin. The Daisy Haven Farm Cadaver Clinic will be held in Burlington. Daisy Bicking and Terry Boswell will be the clinicians. For more information, contact Daisy Bicking at (610) 476-6900.
29 — Kentucky. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School (KHS) in Richmond will hold AFA certification. John Voigt will be the examiner. For more information, contact KHS at (859) 575-4063, email info@kentuckyhorseshoeingschool.com or visit www.kentuckyhorseshoeingschool.com.
3-7 — Alberta. Calgary Stampede will host the World Championship Blacksmiths’ competition in Calgary. For more information, visit www.calgarystampede.com/wcbc
20 — Arkansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Fouke. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or email JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
20 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Cimarron. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Max Williams at 417-531-5566 or email shodright@yahoo.com.
20 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Wichita. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sean McDonough at (316) 207-4121 or email equinehoofspecialists@gmail.com.
20 — Ohio. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
20 — Pennsylvania. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Bethlehem. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sonny Pistilli at (610) 748-8775 or (908) 797-4433.
20 — Virginia. The BWFA chapter meeting and practice will be held in Danville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact David Tuggle at (434) 792-3811or email tugglefarm@gmail.com .
22-26 — Kentucky. Dr. Redden's Advanced Equine Podiatry course will be held in Versailles. For more information, contact Nancy Redden at (859) 873-5294 or (859) 873-5282, email reddendvm@windstream.net or visit www.reddendvm.com.
26-27 — Colorado. The Rocky Mountain Farriers Assn. will host the Colorado Classic Clinic & Contest in Kremmling. Austin Edens will be the judge and clinician. For more information, contact Brian Buckner at (970) 481-8996 or visit www.rockymountainfarriers.com.
1-3 — New York. Dr. Esco Buff's Summer Summit will be held in Webster. The event will include a Farrier Business class; Basic Principles and Image Formation in Radiography; and Practical Anatomy on several species. For more information, call (585) 298-6619, email escobuff@frontiernet.net or visit www.escobuff.com.
9-11 — Texas. EFT equine flexion therapy and massage course will be held in Kirbyville. Dan Marcum will be the instructor. For more information, email Link Casey at FNRCinfo@aol.com or call (706) 397-8909.
17 — Arkansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Fouke. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or email JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
17 — Georgia. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in LaFayette. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Link Casey, (706) 397-8047 or email info@bwfa.net.
17 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Cimarron. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Max Williams at 417-531-5566 or email shodright@yahoo.com.
17 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Wichita. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sean McDonough at (316) 207-4121 or email equinehoofspecialists@gmail.com.
17 — Ohio. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
17 — Pennsylvania. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Bethlehem. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sonny Pistilli at (610) 748-8775 or (908) 797-4433.
17 — Texas. The Southwest Texas BWFA Chapter will host keg shoe modification forge classes in Corpus Christi. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Frank Cadena at (361) 232-3773.
17 — Virginia. The BWFA chapter meeting and practice will be held in Danville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact David Tuggle at (434) 792-3811or email tugglefarm@gmail.com .
19-24 — Indiana. The Indiana State Horseshoeing Academy and the Indiana Farriers Assn. will host an AFA pre-certification workshop followed by AFA certification testing in Straughn. Ryan Clarke will be the clinician for the workshop. John Voight will be the examiner for certification. For more information, contact Ryan Clarke at (317) 554-7170 or email ryan@indianastatehorseshoeing.com.
24 — California. The San Diego County Farriers Assn. will host an AFA pre-certification clinic in Ramona. For more information, contact Josh Dittmer at (760) 413-8471.
24-25 — New York. The Empire State Farriers Assn. will host a clinic and contest in Rhinebeck. Steve Kraus will be the clinician. For more information, contact Tom DuBois at (845) 744-5808 or (845) 800-3656, or email trdpbny@frontiernet.net.
31-Sept. 2 — Wyoming. The World Championship Blacksmiths will compete in Sheriday. Jim Blurton will be the judge. For more information, contact Christine Trnka at (505) 281-8982 or email christinetrnka@aol.com. Visit www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com.
5-7 — Colorado. The American Assn. of Equine Professionals' "Focus on the Foot" symposium will be held in Fort Collins. For more information, visit www.aaep.org.
5-7 — Florida. The Florida State Farriers Assn. will host the first leg of the Southeastern Triple Crown in Ocala. Dick Becker and Daniel Jones will be judges. For more information, contact Eric Gilleland at (770) 312-4841, Phillip Box at (337) 740-4455 or Robbie Hunziker at (813) 312-1551; or visit www.southeasterntriplecrown.com.
14 — Arkansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Fouke. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or email JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
14 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Cimarron. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Max Williams at 417-531-5566 or email shodright@yahoo.com.
14 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Wichita. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sean McDonough at (316) 207-4121 or email equinehoofspecialists@gmail.com.
14 — Ohio. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
14 — Texas. The Southwest Texas BWFA Chapter will host keg shoe modification forge classes in Corpus Christi. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Frank Cadena at (361) 232-3773.
14 — Virginia. The BWFA chapter meeting and practice will be held in Danville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact David Tuggle at (434) 792-3811or email tugglefarm@gmail.com .
20-21 — California. The 2013 Edward Martin Perpetual Draft Horse Shoeing Competition will be held in Grass Valley. Don Davis will be the judge and clinician. For more information, contact Jean Menely at (775) 233-9937 or email fetlockfarms@msn.com.
21 — Georgia. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in LaFayette. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Link Casey, (706) 397-8047 or email info@bwfa.net.
21 — Saskatchewan. USHU Farrier Supply will host its annual clinic in Saskatoon. Chad Chance will be the clinician. For more information, contact Laurie Tonita at (306) 229-9872.
25-28 — Connecticut. The Northeast Assn. of Equine Practitioners will host its 5th annual symposium in Stamford. For more information, call (877) 355-9994 or email info@neaep.net.
27-29 — Arizona. The Bill Pieh Resource or Metalwork Blacksmith class with Gordon Williams will be held in Camp Verde. For more information, call (928) 554-0700, (888) 743-4866 or visit www.piehtoolco.com.
4-5 — Alabama. The Alabama Professional Farriers Assn. will host the second leg of the Southeastern Triple Crown in Auburn. Bob Marshall will be the judge. For more information, contact Eric Gilleland at (770) 312-4841, Phillip Box at (337) 740-4455 or Robbie Hunziker at (813) 312-1551; or visit www.southeasterntriplecrown.com.
5 — Vermont. The Vermont Farriers Assn. will host a clinic on "How To Run A Successful Farrier Business." Esco Buff will be the clinician. Purdybilt by UPSCO is sponsoring the event. For more information, contact Ken Norman at (802) 353-0705 or email Ishoeum@earthlink.net.
10-12 — California. The San Diego County Farriers Assn. will host AFA certification (October 10) and its Fall Forging Competition (October 11-12) in Ramona. Dusty Franklin will be the examiner, judge and clinician. For information on AFA certificaiton, contact Josh Dittmer at (760) 413-8471. For information on the Fall Forging Competition, contact Dannette Harmeson at (619) 884-1568.
14-19 — Indiana. The Indiana State Horseshoeing Academy and the Indiana Farriers Assn. will host an AFA pre-certification workshop followed by AFA certification testing in Straughn. Ryan Clarke will be the clinician for the workshop. Danvers Child will be the examiner for certification. For more information, contact Ryan Clarke at (317) 554-7170 or email ryan@indianastatehorseshoeing.com.
18-20 — Kentucky. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School will host AWCF higher examinations in Richmond. For information, email info@kentuckyhorseshoeingschool.com or call (859) 575-4063.
18-20 — British Columbia. The Western Canadian Farriers Assn. will host its annual conference and competition in Chilliwack. Dave Duckett will be the judge and keynote speaker. Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center is sponsoring the event. For more information, contact Rick Higginson at (604) 858-6715, email rickhigginson@uniserve.com or visit www.wcfa.ca.
24 — Alberta. The Canadian Horseshoeing Championships will be held at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary. For more information, contact Janette MacMillan at (403) 261-9174, email Janette Macmillan jmacmillan@calgarystampede.com or visit www.calgarystampede.com.
25-26 — Georgia. The BWFA annual Horseshoers Convention will be held in LaFayette. CFE credits available. For information, email info@bwfa.net or call (706) 397-8047.
25-27 — Arizona. The Bill Pieh Resource or Metalwork Blacksmith class with Gordon Williams will be held in Camp Verde. For more information, call (928) 554-0700, (888) 743-4866 or visit www.piehtoolco.com.
1-3 — Florida. The International Equine Conference on Laminitis will be held in West Palm Beach. For more information, contact Kate Shanaghan at (781) 983-6681 or visit www.laminitisconference.com.
15-16 — California. The Horseshoe Barn Annual Clinic and the American Assn. of Professional Farriers (AAPF) Hoofcare Essentials Clinic will be held in Sacramento. Dave Farley will be the clinician at Friday's clinic. Saturday's AAPF event will feature Jeff Ridley, Dave Farley, Roy Bloom, Dave Dawson, Jennifer Horn, Scott Lampert, Bob Pethick, Steve Prescott, Doug Workman and Adam Wynbrandt. For more information, contact Adam Wynbrandt at (916) 925-6534, email horseshoebarn@sbcglobal.net or visit www.thehorseshoebarn.com.
15-16 — Georgia. The Georgia Professional Farriers Assn. will host the third leg of the Southeastern Triple Crown in Athens. For more information, contact Eric Gilleland at (770) 312-4841, Phillip Box at (337) 740-4455 or Robbie Hunziker at (813) 312-1551; or visit www.southeasterntriplecrown.com.
16 — Arkansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Fouke. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or email JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
16 — Georgia. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in LaFayette. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Link Casey, (706) 397-8047 or email info@bwfa.net.
16 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Cimarron. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Max Williams at 417-531-5566 or email shodright@yahoo.com.
16 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Wichita. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sean McDonough at (316) 207-4121 or email equinehoofspecialists@gmail.com.
16 — Ohio. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
16 — Pennsylvania. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Bethlehem. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sonny Pistilli at (610) 748-8775 or (908) 797-4433.
16 — Texas. The Southwest Texas BWFA Chapter will host keg shoe modification forge classes in Corpus Christi. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Frank Cadena at (361) 232-3773.
7-11 — Tennessee. The American Assn. of Equine Practitioners will host its annual convention in Nashville. For more information, email aaepoffice@aaep.org or visit www.aaep.org/convention.
13-15 — Arizona. The Bill Pieh Resource or Metalwork Blacksmith class with Gordon Williams will be held in Camp Verde. For more information, call (928) 554-0700, (888) 743-4866 or visit www.piehtoolco.com.
14 — Arkansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Fouke. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or email JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
14 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Cimarron. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Max Williams at 417-531-5566 or email shodright@yahoo.com.
14 — Kansas. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Wichita. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Sean McDonough at (316) 207-4121 or email equinehoofspecialists@gmail.com.
14 — Ohio. Keg shoe modification forge classes will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
14 — Texas. The Southwest Texas BWFA Chapter will host keg shoe modification forge classes in Corpus Christi. BWFA Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Frank Cadena at (361) 232-3773.
28-31 — Ohio. The 11th annual International Hoof-Care Summit, sponsored by American Farriers Journal, will be held in Cincinnati. For more information, call toll-free (800) 645-8455 (U.S. and Canada only) or (262) 782-4480 or email info@lesspub.com .
8 — Florida. Palm Beach Farrier Supply's annual clinic will be held in Wellington. Dr. Bob Roswell and James Gilchrist will be clinicians. For more information, contact Joy Ream or Eric Herrin at (561) 204-5022, email palmbeachfs@comcast.net or visit www.palmbeachfarriersupply.com.
