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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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January 2012 | February 2012 

March 2012 | April 2012 

May 2012 | June 2012 | July 2012

August 2012 | September 2012 | October 2012

January 2012

 25 — Massachusetts. The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton will present "Equine Nutrition," as part of a series of lectures designed for equine professionals and owners. For more information, call (508) 887-4723, email vetceinfo@tufts.edu or visit www.tufts.edu/vet/ce.

27-29 — Arizona. A 3-day beginner/intermediate blacksmithing class with Gordon Williams will be held at Pieh Tool Co. in Camp Verde. For more information, call (888) 743-4866 or visit www.piehtoolco.com. 

31-Feb. 3 — Ohio. The 9th annual International Hoof-Care Summit, hosted byAmerican Farriers Journal, will take place in Cincinnati. For more information or to register, call (800) 645-8455 (U.S. and Canada only) or (262) 782-4480; email info@lesspub.com.

February 2012

 4 — North Carolina. The Equine Podiatry and Rehabilitation Mobile Practice is offering an equine podiatry seminar in Chapel Hill. The event is sponsored by Vettec, Southern States, AnimalScan, Grand Circuit and Soft-Ride. For more information or to register, visit www.equinepodiatryseminar.homestead.com or email Richard Mansmann at dickmansmann@gmail.com.

 8 — Massachusetts. The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton will present "Lumps, Bumps and Other Skin Disorders in Horses," as part of a series of lectures designed for equine professionals and owners. Dr. Alfredo Sanchez will be the keynote speaker. For more information, call (508) 887-4723, email vetceinfo@tufts.edu or visit www.tufts.edu/vet/ce.

10-11 — Illinois. Anvil Brand Shoe Company's annual winter clinic will be held in Lexington. Travis Koons will be the clinician. The event will be hosted by the Land of Lincoln Horseshoers Assn. For more information or to register, call (800) 365-8202 or email sales@anvilbrand.com.

11 — Illinois. The Land of Lincoln Horseshoers Assn. will host AFA certification in Lexington. John Voigt will be the examiner. For more information, contact John Voigt at (618) 521-2610.

12 — Florida. Visby Products will host a clinic in Wellington. Jeff Pauley will be the clinician. The event is sponsored by Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center. For more information, call (561) 965-9602 or visit www.visbyproducts.com.

 17-18 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. and the Mid-American Equine Research Center will host a clinic in Grovespring. Dr. Esco Buff will be the clinician. The event is sponsored by Purdybilt by UPSCO. For more information, including cost, contact Kelly Case at (417) 531-3151, email kelly@shurshod.net; or Dave Dow at (417) 260-1148, email daved3366@yahoo.com; or Randall Dennis at (417) 293-0889, email farrier_rd_73@hotmail.com.

 18 — Ohio. The Southwest Ohio Farriers Assn. and Mideastern Farriers Assn. will host a clinic in Westerville. Conrad Trow will be the clinician. The event is sponsored by Farrier Product Distribution. For more information, contact Todd Adams at (614) 402-4043 or Adam Carpenter at (419) 852-3536.

 24-26 — Arizona. A 3-day beginner/intermediate blacksmithing class with Gordon Williams will be held at Pieh Tool Co. in Camp Verde. For more information, call (888) 743-4866 or visit www.piehtoolco.com. 

24-26 — Kentucky. The World Horseshoeing Classic will be held in Richmond. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School and the World Championship Blacksmiths are hosting the event. For more information, call (859) 575-4063 or email Londi at londi@khsus.com.

26 — Rhode Island. The Ocean State Equine Associates will host a clinic in North Smithfield. Clinician Esco Buff will present "How to Successfully Treat the Laminitic Horse." The event is sponsored by Purdybilt by UPSCO. For more information, contact Sarah Orciuolo at (401) 766-6578.

29 — Massachusetts. The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton will present "Lung Infections — How to Choose the Right Antibiotic for your Horse," as part of a series of lectures designed for equine professionals and owners. Dr. Daniela Bedenice will be the featured speaker. For more information, call (508) 887-4723, email vetceinfo@tufts.edu or visit www.tufts.edu/vet/ce.

29-March 3 — Alabama. The American Farrier's Assn. 41st annual convention and competition will be held in Mobile. Judges include Billy Crothers, Jake Engler and Hank Highfield. For more information, call (859) 233-7411 or email info@americanfarriers.org.

March 2012

16 — Minnesota. The RT Duggan Company will host a clinic in Ramsey. Conrad Trow will be the clinician. The even is sponsored by Farrier Product Distribution. For more information, contact Robert or Nancy Duggan at (763) 427-5850.

16-18 — Ontario. The Can-Am All-Breeds Emporium will host a clinic at the London Fairgrounds. Clincian Esco Buff will present on many topics. The event is sponsored by Purdybilt by UPSCO. For more information, contact Ross Millar at (416) 587-0003, email millar@bell.net or visit www.canamequine.ca.

23-24 — Ohio. Ken Davis and Sons, Inc. will host its customer appreciation day and clinic in Richwood. Doug Workman will be the clinician. Farrier Product Distribution is sponsoring the event. For more information, call (800) 421-3109.

24 — Kentucky. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School will hold AFA certification in Richmond. Brian Barrett will be the examiner. For more information, call (800) 626-5359 or email info@kentuckyhorseshoeingschool.com.

24-25 — New York. The Western New York Farriers Assn. will host AFA certification in Penfield. Phil Bower will be the examiner. For more information, contact Kirk Smith at (607) 351-0125.

30-31 — West Virginia. The West Virginia Farriers Assn. will hold AFA certification in Augusta. Phil Bower will be the examiner. For more information, contact Tony Weatherholt at (304) 703-0440.

April 2012

6-7 — Indiana. The Indiana State Horseshoeing Academy will host AFA certification in Straughn. Danvers Child will be the examiner. For more information, contact Ryan Clarke at (317) 554-7170.

7 — Saskatchewan. USHU Farrier Supplies' spring clinic will take place in Saskatoon. Dallas Morgan will be the clinician. Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center is sponsoring the event. For more information, contact Laurie Tonita at (306) 229-9872.

7 — Wisconsin. Centaur Forge will host its annual spring clinic in Burlington. Bobby Menker will be the clinician. Vettec is sponsoring the event. For more information, call Bekki, Sherie or Vicki at (800) 763-9175 or email bbaas@centaurforge.com, slebroke@centaurforge.com or vklawitter@centaurforge.com.

13-14 — West Virginia. The West Virginia Farriers Assn. will host its annual spring contest in Glenville. Mike Augestine will be the clinician and judge. For more information, contact Anthony Nelson at (740) 236-2497 or email nelsonfarrier@hotmail.com.

13-15 — Arizona. A 3-day beginner/intermediate blacksmithing class with Gordon Williams will be held at Pieh Tool Co. in Camp Verde. For more information, call (888) 743-4866 or visit www.piehtoolco.com.  

14 — South Carolina. Monetta Farrier Specialties will host its annual Spring Fling & Open House in Monetta. Dave Farley will be the clinician. Farrier Product Distribution is sponsoring the event. For more information, call (803) 685-5101.

May 2012

4-5 — Illinois. The Midwest Horseshoeing School will host AFA certification in Divernon. John Voigt will be the examiner. For more information, contact Steve Sermersheim at (217) 304-1478 or the Midwest Horseshoeing School at (217) 697-4899.

5 — New Jersey. The Equine Assisted Therapy and Handicapped Riding of New Jersey will host a fundraising clinic in New Egypt. Clinician Esco Buff will present "Limb Length Disparity and the Whole Horse Approach to Balance." For more information, contact Mary Ann Brewer at (609) 330-2444 or email info@equineassistedtherapyofnj.org.

6-7 — Illinois. The Affiliated Bodywork Hoofcare Professionals will offer a clinic in Conger. For more information, call Dino at (818) 254-5330 or email dinosbest@aol.com.

9-12 — California. The Western States Farrier's Assn. is hosting the 27th Northern California Classic. The event will be dedicated to Jay Sharp. For more information, contact Larkin Greene at lgreene@vettec.com or call (916) 705-8380.

18-20 — Arizona. A 3-day beginner/intermediate blacksmithing class with Gordon Williams will be held at Pieh Tool Co. in Camp Verde. For more information, call (888) 743-4866 or visit www.piehtoolco.com.

19 — Michigan. The Michigan Horseshoer's Assn. will host a clinic in Prescott. Clinician Esco Buff, PhD, APF, CF, will give a presentation and live demonstration on "How to Successfullyl Treat a Laminitic/Foundered Horse." The event is sponsored by Purdybilt by UPSCO. For more information, contact Jeff Allen at (989) 942-1523.

 19-20 — Wisconsin. The Affiliated Bodywork Hoofcare Professionals will offer a clinic in Troy. For more information, call Dino at (818) 254-5330 or email dinosbest@aol.com. 

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October 2012

20-21 — California. The San Diego County Farriers Assn. will hold its annual Fall Forging clinic and contest in Vista. Chris Gregory will be the judge and clinician. For more information, call Danette Harmeson at (619) 445-9942 or visit www.sdcfa.org.

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