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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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4 — Georgia. Vettec will hold a hands-on demonstration with horses in LaFayette. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
5-7 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers will hold an advanced forge class in LaFayette. Ronney DeBoard will be the instructor. Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
12-14 — Utah. The World Championship Blacksmiths will be at the Utah Horse Expo in South Jordan. Jake Engler will be the judge and clinician. For more information, call (575) 868-2414 or e-mail worldchampionshipblacksmiths@gmail.com.
13 — Vermont. The Vermont Farriers Assn. will present a lameness clinic with Dr. Tracy Turner in Bristol. For more information, contact Diane Saunders at (802) 453-3750 or e-mail dlsqtrhs@gmavt.net.
15-20 — New Mexico. An introductory through intermediate blacksmithing class with Frank Turley will be held in Santa Fe. Call (505) 471-8608 or visit www.turleyforge.com.
16-17 — California. A clinic on How To Successfully Treat A Laminitic/Foundered Horse (first day) and Limb Length Disparity and the Whole Horse (second day) will be held at the Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School in Plymouth. Esco Buff, PhD, CF, will be the clinician. For information, contact Bob Smith at (916) 366-6064 or e-mail pchs@farrierschool.com.
17 — Alaska. The Alaska State Farriers Assn. will host a clinic in Palmer with Sabrieta Holland, DVM. For more information, contact Heidi Larrabee at (907) 746-1966.
19-21 — Arizona. Blacksmith classes with Gordon Williams will be held in Camp Verde. For more information, call (928) 554-0700 or visit www.piehtoolco.com.
20 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
20 — Arkansas. The Arkansas Horseshoers Assn. will have its spring clinic in Sheridan. For more information, write 1822 Hwy. 167 south, Sheridan, Ark. 72150.
20 — California. How To Successfully Treat A Laminitic/Foundered Horse clinic will be held in Ceres. Esco Buff, Ph.D., CF, will be the clinician. For information, contact Stephanie Bayers at (209) 595-1413 or e-mail doublejmom@cv-access.com.
20 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
20 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. will hold a chapter meeting and keg shoe modification class in Grovespring. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Kelly Case at (417) 462-7848 or e-mail kelly@shurshod.com.
20 — New Hampshire. Horseshoes Plus will host its 17th annual Spring Clinic in Barrington. Dave Farley will be the clinician. For more information, contact Bruce or Rob at (800) 382-5434 or e-mail info@horseshoesplus.com.
20 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
20 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
20-21 — Iowa. The Iowa Professional Farriers Assn. will have their annual spring clinic near Cedar Falls. Dusty Franklin will be the clinician. For more information, contact Jim Mallon at (319) 240-7276 or Brandon Kucera at (641) 485-2532.
26-27 — Ohio. Ken Davis and Sons will host Customer Appreciation Days in Richwood. Steve Stanley will be the clinician. For more information, call (800) 421-3109 or e-mail kendavis@ken-davis.com.
27 — Michigan. Will Lent Horseshoe Co. is sponsoring an open house and clinic in Shelby. Red Renchin will be the clinician. For more information, call (231) 861-5033 or e-mail wlhc@yahoo.com.
27 — North Carolina. The North Carolina State Student Chapter of Equine Practitioners will host the lecture "Focus on Equine Welfare" in Raleigh. For more information, visit cvm.ncsu.edu/conted/equinewelfare.html.
27 — Saskatchewan. USHU Farrier Supply, Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center and the Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan will host a farrier clinic in Saskatoon. Lee Green will be the clinician. For more information, contact Laurie Tonita at (306) 229-9872 or e-mail ltonita@sasktel.net.
27-28 — California. The 5th Annual Jay Sharp Invitational Farrier Forging & Match Play will be held in Salinas. Shayne Carter will be the clinician and judge. For more information, contact Harry Patton Horseshoeing Supplies at (888) 442-9150.
27-28 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers will hold an advanced forge class in LaFayette. Scott Ledbetter will be the instructor. Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
9-10 — West Virginia. The West Virginia Farriers Assn. will hold its annual spring contest and clinic in Glenville. Steve Muir will be the judge and clinician. For information, contact Anthony Nelson at (740) 236-2497 or e-mail nelsonfarrier@hotmail.com.
9-10 — Indiana. The Hoosier Classic contest will be held in Indianapolis. Mitch Taylor will be the judge and clinician. For more information, contact Bradley Langhofer at (574) 220-6410 or e-mail b_blang@hotmail.com.
10 — Arkansas. The Arkansas Professional Farriers Assn. will host a clinic in Beebe. Todd Walker will be the clinician. For more information, contact Todd Bell at (501) 605-3821.
10 — Ohio. Esco Buff will lecture and give a live demo in Columbus. For more information, contact Equine Affaire at (740) 845-0085.
10 — New York. Raber Blacksmith will host a clinic in Leon. Blake Brown will be the clinician. For information, write to 6370 Route 62, Conewango Valley, NY 14726.
10 — Oklahoma. Oklahoma Farrier Supply will hold its spring clinic in Ardmore. Dave Farley will be the clinician. For more information, contact Marcella, Regan or Leslie at (800) 634-2811 or e-mail oshs@cableone.net.
12-30 — New Mexico. An introductory through intermediate blacksmithing class with Frank Turley will be held in Santa Fe. Call (505) 471-8608 or visit www.turleyforge.com.
16-17 — Kentucky. Stockhoff's will host an American Farriers Team "Hands On" Clinic in La Grange. For more information, call (800) 421-1002.
16-17 — New York. Allie Hayes will present her "wet lab" in Chazy. For more information, e-mail lassell@whminer.com or visit www.whminer.org.
16-18 — Arizona. Blacksmith classes with Gordon Williams will be held in Camp Verde. For more information, call (928) 554-0700 or visit www.piehtoolco.com.
12-14 — Wisconsin. The World Championship Blacksmiths will be at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison. Roy Bloom will be the judge and clinician. For more information, call (575) 868-2414 or e-mail worldchampionshipblacksmiths@gmail.com.
17 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
17 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
17 — Mississippi. McCormick Feed and Supply will host its 2nd annual open house and clinic in Florence. A Southern Farriers Assn. meeting will follow. For more information, call (601) 845-8454 or e-mail scottmspet@hotmail.com.
17 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. will hold a chapter meeting and a keg shoe modification class in Grovespring. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Kelly Case at (417) 462-7848 or e-mail kelly@shurshod.com.
17 — New York. Finger Lakes Supply will be hosting a free clinic in Clyde. Lee Green will be the clinician. For more information, contact Steve Harper at (315) 923-1229.
17 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
17 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
17 — South Carolina. Monetta Farrier Specialties is hosting its 15th annual spring fling and open house in Monetta. Michael Wildenstein will be the clinician. For more information, call (803) 685-5101.
17 — Virginia. The Blacksmith Shop will host its 6th annual open house and clinic in Bridgewater. For more information, call (540) 828-0128 or e-mail roger@theblacksmithshop.net.
22 — Georgia. Vettec will hold a hands-on demonstration with horses in LaFayette. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
23-24 — Nebraska. The Midwestern Farriers Assn. is holding an AFA certification class in Grand Island. Brian Barrett will be the examiner. For more information, contact Matt Merril at (402) 760-0742 or Tim Russell at (308) 870-3399.
23-24 — Texas. Dr. Ric Redden's In-Depth Equine Podiatry course will be held in Navasota. For more information, visit www.bveh.com or contact Lauren at (936) 825-2197, e-mail bveh.navasota@bveh.com.
24 — New Hampshire. Meader Supply will host its 21st annual Farrier Appreciation Day and clinic in Rochester. Doug Workman will be the clinician. For more information, call 1-800-4HORSES or visit www.meadersupply.com.
24 — North Carolina. Farriers United will sponsor a clinic in New Hill. Esco Buff will be the clinician. For information, contact Jeff Denson at (919) 697-5276.
1 — New Hampshire. The Southern New England Farriers Assn. will host its 18th annual farrier contest in Rochester. Tim McPhee will judge the events. For more information, contact Jim Smith at (603) 312-1748 or the Myhre Equine Clinic at (603) 335-4777.
7-9 — Arizona. Blacksmith classes with Gordon Williams will be held in Camp Verde. For more information, call (928) 554-0700 or visit www.piehtoolco.com.
13 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers will hold an advanced forge class in LaFayette. Ronney DeBoard will be the instructor. Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
15 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
15 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
15 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. will hold a chapter meeting and keg shoe modification class in Grovespring. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Kelly Case at (417) 462-7848 or e-mail kelly@shurshod.com.
15 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
15 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
15-16 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers and the Farriers' National Research Center will host the Georgia Spring Fling in LaFayette. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
24-29 — New Mexico. An introductory through intermediate blacksmithing class with Frank Turley will be held in Santa Fe. Call (505) 471-8608 or visit www.turleyforge.com.
1-4 — Kentucky. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School will be hosting a clinic in Richmond. Mitch Taylor will be the clinician. For more information, call (859) 575-4063.
3 — Georgia. Vettec will hold a hands-on demonstration with horses in LaFayette. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
3-5 — Colorado. The 26th annual Four Corners Clinic & Contest will take place in Castle Rock. Jim Foy, Troy Price and Bob Slansky will be the clinicians and judges. For more information, contact Craig or Jackie Quinn at (303) 814-9477, e-mail coffinbonep3@live.com or visit fourcornersclinicandcontest.com.
5 — New Mexico. The Wagon Mound Ranch Supply open house and clinic will be held in Solano. Grant Moon will be the clinician. For more information, call (800) 526-0482.
5 — Vermont. The Vermont Farriers Assn. will sponsor an AFA certification day in Ira. Andrew Elsbree will be the examiner. For more information, contact Diane Saunders at (802) 453-3750 or e-mail dlsqtrhs@gmavt.net.
9-11 — Kentucky. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School will be hosting a clinic in Richmond. Jeff Ridley will be the clinician. For more information, call (859) 575-4063.
11-13 — New Mexico. The World Championship Blacksmiths will be at the second annual Hammers & Hooves Horse Fair in Edgewood. Conrad Trow will be the judge and clinician. For more information, call (575) 868-2414 or e-mail worldchampionshipblacksmiths@gmail.com.
19 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
19 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
19 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. and the Brotherhood of Working Farriers will host the Missouri Horseshoers Spring Fling in Grovespring. For more information, contact Randall Dennis at (417) 293-0889.
19 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
19 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
23 — Missouri. The Missouri Assn. of Professional Farriers is sponsoring AFA certification in Lamar. Greg Burdette will be the examiner. For more information, contact Chris Gregory at (417) 682-8484 or e-mail anvil@earthlink.net.
15 — Georgia. Vettec will hold a hands-on demonstration with horses in LaFayette. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
17 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
17 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
17 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. will hold a chapter meeting and keg shoe modification class in Grovespring. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Kelly Case at (417) 462-7848 or e-mail kelly@shurshod.com.
17 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
17 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
29-31 — Missouri. An AWFA prep course with Chris Gregory and Mike Miller will be held in Lamar. For information, contact Chris Gregory at (417) 682-8484 or e-mail anvil@earthlink.net.
4-6 — Kentucky. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School will be hosting a clinic in Richmond. Jim Quick will be the clinician. For more information, call (859) 575-4063.
9-27 — New Mexico. An introductory through intermediate blacksmithing class with Frank Turley will be held in Santa Fe. Call (505) 471-8608 or visit www.turleyforge.com.
21 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
21 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
21 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. will hold a chapter meeting and keg shoe modification class in Grovespring. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Kelly Case at (417) 462-7848 or e-mail kelly@shurshod.com.
21 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
21 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
26 — Georgia. Vettec will hold a hands-on demonstration with horses in LaFayette. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
11-13 — New Hampshire. The World Championship Blacksmiths will be at the 10th annual High Note Hot Air Baloon, Music & Fireworks Festival in Epping. Craig Trnka will be the judge and clinician. For more information, call (575) 868-2414 or e-mail worldchampionshipblacksmiths@gmail.com.
18 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
18 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
18 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. will hold a chapter meeting and keg shoe modification class in Grovespring. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Kelly Case at (417) 462-7848 or e-mail kelly@shurshod.com.
18 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
18 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
22-24 — Kentucky. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School will be hosting a clinic in Richmond. Dallas Morgan will be the clinician. For more information, call (859) 575-4063.
23 — Nebraska. The Midwestern Farriers Assn. is holding their annual golf outing. For more information, contact Andy Brasch at (402) 841-2573.
23-25 — Connecticut. The Northeast Assn. of Equine Practitioners will host its 2nd annual Invitation to Excellence symposium in Groton. For more information, call the NEAEP at (877) 355-9994 or e-mail info@neaep.com.
24-25 — Illinois. The Land of Lincoln Horseshoers' Assn. will host an AFA certification clinic in Salem. Jason Harmeson will be the examiner. For more information, contact John Stedlin at (618) 267-0059.
24-25 — Nebraska. The Midwestern Farriers Assn. will hold their annual clinic and contest. Location is yet to be determined. Bob Slanksky will be the clinician and judge. For more information, contact Andy Brasch at (402) 841-2573 or Matt Merrill at (402) 760-0742.
15-16 — Missouri. The Missouri Assn. of Professional Farriers is sponsoring AFA certification in Lamar. Rusty Jenkins will be the examiner. For more information, contact Chris Gregory at (417) 682-8484 ore-mail anvil@earthlink.net.
16 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
16 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
16 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. will hold a chapter meeting and keg shoe modification forge class in Grovespring. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Kelly Case at (417) 462-7848 or e-mail kelly@shurshod.com.
16 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification forge class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
16 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification forge class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
16-17 — Missouri. The Heartland Horseshoeing School is offering AFA certification in Lamar. Rusty Jenkins will be the examiner. For more information, contact Chris Gregory at (417) 682-8484 ore-mail anvil@earthlink.net.
21 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers will hold an advanced forge class in LaFayette. Certification practice and testing offered. For more information, call (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
22-24 — Louisiana. The World Championship Blacksmiths will be at the Louisiana state fair in Shreveport. For more information, call (575) 868-2414 or e-mail worldchampionshipblacksmiths@gmail.com.
4-5 — Vermont. The Vermont Farriers Assn. will host a forging clinic and contest in Ira. Bob Pethick will be the judge and clinician. For more information, contact Diane Saunders at (802) 453-3750 or e-mail dlsqtrhs@gmavt.net.
20 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
20 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
20 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. will hold a chapter meeting and keg shoe modification class in Grovespring. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Kelly Case at (417) 462-7848 or e-mail kelly@shurshod.com.
20 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
20 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
13-17 — Kentucky. The Kentucky Horseshoeing School will be hosting their winter clinic in Richmond. For more information, call (859) 575-4063.
18 — Arkansas. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Foulke. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact John Burt at (903) 293-1113 or e-mail JDCfarrier@cableone.net.
18 — Georgia. The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assn. is offering a keg shoe modification class in Lafayette. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Ralph Casey at (706) 397-8047 or e-mail info@bwfa.net.
18 — Missouri. The Missouri Farriers Assn. will hold a chapter meeting and keg shoe modification class in Grovespring. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Kelly Case at (417) 462-7848 or e-mail kelly@shurshod.com.
18 — Ohio. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Zanesville. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact Tom Cable at (740) 819-5571.
18 — Oklahoma. A keg shoe modification class will be held in Tulsa. BWFA certification practice and testing offered. For more information, contact CJ Ward at (919) 697-7384.
