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This 4 FIA President’s Letter
Issue 5 Executive Director’s Report Horseshoeing Competition
6 AFA News & Press Releases 20 Road to the Journeyman
7 American Farrier’s 22 Shoe Modifications:
Association Team Trials TShheoeWChliepns and Why of
10 FIA Member Spotlight 24 There’s a New Chapter
11 Certification
12 Calendar of Events in Town
24 Shoeing and Surviving
in Hot Weather
29 Event Wrap-Ups
Board of Directors
REGION 1 REGION 3 REGION 5 TREASURER
Alaska, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Connecticut, Delaware, Tim Byrne, CJF
California, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Europe, Maine, Maryland, 812-987-3469
Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Ontario, Wisconsin Massachusetts, New Hampshire, [email protected]
Yukon Territory Travis (Vern) Powell, CJF, TE, New Jersey, New York, Nova BOD REPRESENTATIVES
R.T. Goodrich, CJF (‘22) DipWCF (‘22) Scotia, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Doug Corey, CJF, DipWCF
[email protected] [email protected] Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, 315-345-3464
Lance Yohe, CJF (’23) Kenny Hoyle, CJF (‘23) Washington D.C. [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] Mike Licata (‘22) Lance Yohe, CJF
Robert Bair, CF (’21) David Hallock, CJF, [email protected] 916-509-5671
[email protected] AWCF, ASF (‘21) Matt Hillegas, CJF (‘23) [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] SECRETARY (ex officio)
REGION 2 Doug Corey, CJF (’21) Lori McBride, CJF
Alberta, Central America, REGION 4 [email protected] 330-268-8197
Colorado, Kansas, Manitoba, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, [email protected]
Montana, Nebraska, New Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Executive EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mexico, North Dakota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Committee Martha L. Jones
Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, 317-417-4544
South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Tennessee, West Virginia PRESIDENT [email protected]
Wyoming Rittner Goff, CF (‘22) Jon Johnson, CJF
Jacob Manning, CJF (’22) [email protected] 913-704-9841
[email protected] Eric Gray, CJF (‘23) [email protected]
Thomas Trosin, CJF (’21) [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT
[email protected] Andy Gumpert, CJF (’21) Bruce Worman, CJF
Chris Hessley, CJF (‘23) [email protected] 208-989-7661
[email protected] [email protected]
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AFA President’s Letter
Greetings Members,
It seems hard to believe that summer is here once again. I would like to take a
moment to thank all of the people that were involved in the first AFA Team Trials.
The time, energy and very generous sponsors made this event a huge success.
Although there were some new faces competing in this new format, everyone
should be proud of the outcome. If you were not able to make it to the spring
competition, please get with the office to get your spot reserved for the September
event. Even if you aren’t trying to make the Team this coming year, you can still
compete and prepare for the annual convention competition.
As you all have hopefully seen in the mail, the 50th anniversary convention
planning has been in full swing. Thank you to those that have already registered.
If you have not done so yet, what are you waiting for? The FIA Marketplace at this
time is already sold out and has a waiting list, which means we will have the biggest
convention in quite some time for this amazing celebration in Arlington.
Our AFA app is taking a bit longer than we had planned as all great things take time,
however, I believe we will be able to get things wrapped up and in your hands very
soon. Keep up with the latest updates in the e-blasts coming out soon.
By the time you all receive this, our Board of Directors will have conducted our
finance meeting and we will be able to stand tall and say that we have made it
through a very challenging year but we came out on top. I can’t wait to see how
prosperous we will be in the next twelve months. Thank you all for continuing your
support and passion for this great association.
I hope to see you all down the road very soon. Safe travels to everyone this summer
and remember to take time to enjoy this great country with your friends and
families.
Best Regards,
Jon Johnson, CJF
President, American Farriers Association
FIA President’s Letter
This has been an amazing year, and one that I will remember for a long time. It’s
crazy how things are coming along. The world shut down over COVID 19, but
since we horseshoers were deemed necessary, all the horseshoers I know had
more work than they knew how to handle. Therefore, I think many of our farrier
supply stores did much better than we had expected.
As we go further into the year, even more things seem to be opening back up. I’ve
noticed that airport terminals are more and more busy as people begin traveling
again. I feel like the convention will be better than ever, and retailers and
manufacturers should be ready for a great event! I’ve also talked to many people
who are bringing new, innovative items to sell at the MarketPlace. That being
said, the MarketPlace is almost full, so I urge you to get your registration in to FIA
management. If you know anyone who does not get this newsletter, but would
like a space at the convention, let them know they should contact Melanie at FIA
headquarters to get a spot. She is very quick and efficient, so give her a call.
I know most farriers are like me (we always like to eat and maybe have a beer,
too), so I’m going to list a few of my favorite places that are close by: Pappadeaux
Seafood, Hurtados Texas BBQ, Tipsy Oak Cafe, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, Salsa
Joe’s, Cane Rosso Pizza, Mercury Chophouse, Texas Live (which has many different
restaurants/bars inside an entertainment and sports venue), Flying Fish, and
my favorite, Mercado Juarez Mexican food. If you have time to try three of those
listed I will be surprised - because you will be having such a good time with us at
the convention, you won’t have time for much else! Ha ha! We’ve eaten at most of
those places and know they’re good.
I need to sign off now because the Team Trials are going to start soon, and I want
to be there. Nature Farms and Texas Farrier Supply are sponsoring the coke for it.
By the way, for those of you reading this about the convention, registration is
now open – and I’ll see you there!
Chuck Milne
FIA President
Texas Farrier Supply
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Executive Director’s Report 5
Hello, AFA and FIA Members!
Summer has finally arrived, and here in southern Indiana, it arrived early with record
temperatures and lots of sunshine! I hope for each of you the season is off to a busy,
productive (and cooler!) start!
While summer is in full swing, it seems strange to also be planning for our annual Convention
– but wow – the response thus far has been fantastic! The FIA MarketPlace is sold out,
sponsors have really stepped up to the plate in a big way, registrations are coming in, and
there are some predicting we’ll have a record turnout for our 50th Anniversary! I certainly
hope that’s the case – and I also hope you’ll stop by the convention pages on our website
and get your registration to attend and/or compete in early!
As I’m writing this, we have just wrapped up our first-ever Team Trials at Five Star
Horseshoeing School and what a terrific weekend it was! We are especially thankful for
our judges, Nigel Fennell, AWCF and Bodie Trnka, CJF, our sponsors who helped make this
new contest format possible, and our competitors for doing an outstanding job! From the
judges to the competitors to the guests, everyone thought it was great competition and a
comprehensive and sustainable way to name our future Teams. Special thanks also go out
to the Team Manager, Travis Smith, CJF, Andrew Wells, CJF and the entire AFT Committee for
the many, many hours they dedicated to ensuring the success of our first Trials! Please take a
moment to read more about it on page 7 of this issue, and maybe even make plans to join us
in September!
In addition to the AFT Committee, all of our committees and countless volunteers have been
busy working on behalf of our Association and members, and I’d like to take a moment to
recognize and thank them for their dedication and efforts. Every single AFA committee has
been extraordinarily busy lately with convention tasks, growing our programs, creating new
educational opportunities for our members, and generally ensuring the association and our
members stay on track, and I am grateful. The amount of work that these committees, under
the leadership of their Chairs, get done on our behalf is simply astounding!
Achievement Awards Committee (Chair: Tim Koelln, CJF, FE)
American Farriers Team (Manager: Travis Smith, CJF)
Bylaws Committee (Chair: Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF)
Certification Committee (Chair: Craig Stark, CJF)
Communications Committee (Chair: Heather Beauchemin, CJF, TE)
Convention Coordinating Committee (Chair: Jon Johnson, CJF)
Cultural Exchange Committee (Chair: Vern Powell, CJF, TE, DipWCF)
Education Committee (Chair: David Hallock, CJF, AWCF, ASF)
Equine Research Committee (Chair: Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF)
Finance Committee (Chair: Tim Byrne, CJF)
Historical & Memorial Council (Chair: Eric Nygaard, CJF)
Member Services Committee (Chair: Tom Trosin, CJF)
Nominations and Elections Committee (Chair: Don Gustafson, CJF)
Pre-Certification Committee (Chair: Hank Chisholm, CJF)
Rules Committee (Chair: Justin Fry, CJF)
Also, I’d like to remind you to please vote in our 2021 elections. This is the first time we have
offered electronic voting membership-wide, and it’s as easy as a couple of clicks! Please visit
our candidates’ statements page (or check out the last issue of No Foot, No Horse), read each
person’s goals, and log in to vote – because your voice is important! And please remember
that if you would prefer a paper ballot, those are still available to you by calling the office.
Finally, I’d like to wish each of you a fun and safe 4th of July and a terrific start to your
summer!
Cheers!
Martha Jones
Executive Director
American Farrier’s Association & Farrier Industry Association
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AFA News & Press Releases
October 15. For more information on submitting an application,
please visit the AFA website here: americanfarriers.org/page/afa-
research-grant
HIGHER EDUCATION: AFA SPECIALTY
ENDORSEMENTS
Are you interested in pursuing one of the AFA’s Specialty
Endorsements? If so, please take a few minutes to visit the
Certification page on our website here: https://americanfarriers.
org/page/certification. While it is too late to sit for the Educators
Endorsement in Arlington, it is not too late for the Therapeutic
Endorsement or Forging Endorsement! If these are of interest to
you, please consider reaching out to our Endorsement Directors:
Educators Endorsement: Diego Almeida, CJF, TE, EE, FE, AWCF
Forging Endorsement: Dusty Franklin, CJF, ASF, AWCF
Therapeutic Endorsement: Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF
NEW AFA MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAM:
LIFE PLANNING WITH KENNEDY FINANCIAL
SERVICES
Don’t forget to take a few minutes to check out our new member
benefit program for all of your life planning needs! Whether
you’re interested in disability, life insurance, retirement saving, or
all three – this is the program for you!
Led by Bret Robinson, Kennedy Financial Services has spent
countless hours putting this program together, and in fact,
has created an outstanding site just for the AFA - www.
commoncentsresources.com/ - to help educate and inspire you
to start planning for your future.
Please take a moment to review what they’re offering to see if it
meets your family’s needs!
EQUINE RESEARCH: GRANT APPLICATIONS 2021 ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
(STEP 1) DUE OCTOBER 15
The Achievement Awards Committee is asking members to
The AFA research grant is a teaching grant designed to help submit their nominees for our 2021 Achievement Awards
farriers learn the scientific method while creating peer-review in Arlington! To ensure your nomination is received, please
worthy data relevant to the practice of farriery. The application remember to submit those via the application on our website
for the grant is a two-step process, and the first step, which located here: https://americanfarriers.org/page/achievement-
includes a project outline, resume and cover letter, is due awards. The committee is also seeking submissions from
Chapters for the Sharon Walker Newsletter Award. Please be
sure to send those in and get recognized for your outstanding
association communications!
Thank you for nominating your fellow AFA members who inspire
us all!
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American Farrier’s Association Team Trials
By Travis Smith, CJF, Team Manager
Tradition and history have molded and guided how each of us go
through life. It is common to hear the phrase “we didn’t do it like that”. It
doesn’t make the previous system bad nor does it prove a case for why it
shouldn’t be changed. It is just different – while keeping the same goal
in mind. This is how the Team Trials were born. An idea that lead to the
same shared goal: education, camaraderie, and improved skills.
The American Farrier’s Association has embraced these values and as a
group we held the first of the American Farriers Team Trials. A group of 14
farriers showed up at Five Star Horseshoeing School to compete for points
to help them attain a spot on the American Farriers Team. It was a two-
day competition, with each competitor having four “goes” over the two
days. Each go they were asked to trim a foot, make a shoe for that foot,
nail on the shoe and finish it, and make a shoe to match one of the judges’
specimen shoes, all with the aid of a striker.
Our judges for the Trials were two horseshoers very familiar with
competing and horseshoeing. Bodie Trnka, CJF and Nigel Fennell, AWCF
were clear on their expectations at the judges’ meeting held in the
morning of each day of competition. The competitors could ask what
the judges were looking for in the shoeing or the specimen shoes. After
all was settled, the competitors went to their stations to prepare for their
goes. Each round had two goes. If you were in the first go in the morning
you would be in the second go in the afternoon, and the competitors
were setup to shoe diagonals each day. So, by the end of the two days,
they shod each of the four feet on the horse. When asked, the judges
were impressed with how every competitor and striker worked hard to
make sure each other had a good go. From the start of the day until we
were done and headed back to the hotel for the night, the judges were
willing to answer any questions competitors had.
The top points earners for the weekend were Daniel Jones, CJF, Brian
Buckner, CJF and Adam Fahr, CJF. The person with the best shod foot for
the weekend was Brian Buckner. The best shod foot was determined by
the highest score in any round without the specimen score added in. All
of the competitors showed a high level of skill and horsemanship. It was
awesome to watch competitors with all levels of experience put their
work out there for the opinions of two of their peers.
The American Farriers Team Committee is excited going into our second
Team Trials contest being held back at Five Star Horseshoeing School
September 3rd and 4th. Our judges will be Ben Mangan, CJF and Bryan
Osborne, CJF. Registration is open and the specimen shoe list has been
released. Registration is open to anyone that wants to compete at these
events. You do not need to be going for team points to enter.
If you don’t want to compete but are in the area that weekend, please
stop by and check it out. You will find a group of like-minded farriers
working together, talking together, sharing ideas, and having a great time.
Finally, we’d like to thank all of our Trials sponsors for their contributions
to the event, because we simply could not have done it without them.
Five Star Horseshoeing School, and Dusty and Stacie Franklin, were the
perfect hosts, Anvil Brand provided our steel, Texas Farrier Supply and
Nature Farms Farrier Supply provided the coke, Kahn Forge helped with
equipment, FPD provided the nails, Jason RoTramel did a tremendous job
as our videographer and photographer, Jacob Manning, CJF provided the
Best Shod Foot award, and FarrierBox provided prizes for the top 3 points
earners. Thanks to you all!
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Therapeutic Case Provides Valuable Lessons for
Students at Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School
by Larkin Greene
Recently, I spent time at Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School.
Students in their third week of instruction were able to observe
and participate in valuable lessons regarding work with
therapeutic cases. I was privileged to help provide training and
guidance for the treatment of the horse presented in the following
photos.
Upon first glance at the foot shown below, it would be easy to 1. PREPARATION IS CRITICAL TO ANY
look at the length and believe a proper course of action would be ADHESIVE REPAIR. NOTE THE RESECTION
an aggressive trim, to find the better foot within. However, this STOPS WHERE THERE IS SOLID HOOF WALL
horse was older and had very limited mobility, underrun heels and ATTACHMENT.
an atrophied frog. In addition, there was a significant white line
resection and treatment done two months ago that was showing
improvement. The students performed a conservative trim to
align the pastern and dorsal wall and shod the foot for
protection.
The question of whether or not to repair was discussed. There are many factors to be considered in
this decision: (1) how much wall has been removed, and will it destabilize the capsule and P3?; (2) is
there still wall separation, and/or pathology present?; (3) will the shoe stay on if it’s left open?; (4) is the
horse’s environment going to contribute to further intrusion by bacteria and fungus?
The decision was made to do a partial repair to stabilize the hoof and protect it from a dirty
environment. Because there was a soft spot in the upper portion of the defect that got a negative
reaction to applied pressure, the conservative approach dictated leaving it open to allow monitoring
and further treatment if needed.
2. THE PREPARED AREA IS DRIED WITH A HEAT GUN TO 3. TO CONTROL THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ADHESIVES
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MOISTURE LEVEL BELOW 10%. IDEALLY, ZERO PERCENT WILL SET IN 60 SECONDS, AND THIS FIRST APPLICATION
MOISTURE IS DESIRABLE, AND WAS ACHIEVED THIS TIME. WILL PROVIDE AN INSULATING LAYER TO PREVENT
ADDITIONAL LAYERS FROM TRANSFERRING HEAT TO THE
FOOT.
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4. VETTEC ADHERE IS A FAST SETTING, HIGH STRENGTH 5. ADHESIVE REPAIRS DON’T ALWAYS LOOK GREAT UNTIL
URETHANE THAT BONDS WELL, AND CAN BE NAILED AND DRESSED WITH A RASP.
CLINCHED. IT IS SIMILAR TO HOOF WALL, AND CAN BE
NIPPED AND RASPED OFF AS THE FOOT GROWS OUT.
6. WHEN PUTTING A RASP TO A FRESH REPAIR, IT’S 7. DRESSING FOR FUNCTION IS FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN
IMPORTANT THAT THE INITIAL STROKES ARE DONE IN LINE AESTHETICS, LEAVING THE REPAIR ON THE THICKER SIDE IS
WITH THE LONGEST SPAN OF THE REPAIR, IN THIS CASE, FINE FOR THIS SITUATION.
HORIZONTALLY. THIS AVOIDS PULLING AT THE REPAIR AND
POSSIBLY WEAKENING THE BOND.
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Business Article
FIA Member Spotlight
As the Farrier Industry Association (FIA) continues its reach to our expansive industry, we will be
introducing you to some of the dedicated professionals that volunteer their time as the driving force
behind the FIA’s loyal membership.
What lead you to decide to open Nature Farms Farrier Supply , Nolan Walker
and when did you do so?
In 2009 it became obvious to me that working under horses for 35 Nature Farms Farrier Supply
years had taken a toll on my body, and I began searching for what
my destiny was to be next. At that time, God opened the door for us
to purchase Nature Farms and it was a perfect fit for my family and
me.
Over the past 12 years we ’ve had many triumphs and challenges. I
knew that I wanted to increase the inventory and deciding the most
crucial items to carry was incredibly challenging. There was also the
challenge of updating computer hardware, software and building a
web site…. remember I’m a farrier!
I am extremely thankful for the people that God has put in my path
to teach and encourage me. I have had the chance to travel and
work with people like Mark Milster, Terry Stevers, Chuck Milne, James
Cox and Jim Keith: to name just a few that have had an impact on
my life. We sponsored the WCB Team - Cat 6 for several years, and
traveling with them and being a part of their support team was huge
opportunity.
I think the people that you surround yourself with are one of the
most important factors of being successful. There are so very many
great people in our industry; look for those people and listen to
them.
When I transitioned from a full-time farrier to a supply store owner
it was a big leap for me to learn the business operations. I wanted
everyone to be happy and I found out very quickly that was not
going to happen. I decided to make fair and honest decisions that
everyone could live with, and I wanted Nature Farms to be known for
its integrity.
I have always loved being a farrier, and I am extremely thankful that
I have the opportunity to continue to work and be a member of the
Farrier Industry.
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Certification
Schedule of AFA Approved Certifications & Tester Updates
Craig Stark, CJF - Certification Committee Chairman, (918) 857-0771
Hank Chisholm, CJF - Pre-Certification Committee Chairman, (601) 947-5602
June 17-18 September 10-11
Kentucky Certification Michigan Certification
Host: Kentucky Horseshoeing School Host: Michigan Horseshoers Association
Location: 3612 Lexington Rd, Richmond, KY 40475 Location: Henry Detweiler’s Shop
Examiner: Jennifer Horn, CJF 8810 Nashville Hwy, Vermontville, MI 49096
All Levels/Areas Offered Examiner: Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF
Contact: Sarah Taylor – 859-575-4063 All Levels/Areas Offered
June 18-19 Contact: Jennifer Horn, CJF – 906-440-2537
Washington Certification September 10-11
Host: Farriers Association of Washington State Rhode Island Certification
Location: T90 Ranch Host: Southern New England Farriers Association
16641 SE Old Hwy, Tenino, WA 98589 Location: Ocean State Equine
Examiner: Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF 11 Winsor Ave, Scituate, RI 02857
All Levels/Areas Offered Examiner: Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE
Contact: Brian Strelow, CJF – 360-320-8826 All Levels/Areas Offered
June 25-26 Contact: Garrett Maloney, CJF – 401-744-4981
Florida Certification September 17-18
Host: Florida State Farriers Association Minnesota Certification
Location: Steele Equine Vet Services & Performance Horse Center Host: Minnesota FarriersAssociation
7713 State Rd 64 E, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 Location: Burns Lake Forge
Examiner: Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE 22144 Zeolite St NW, Nowthen, MN 55330
All Levels/Areas Offered Examiner: Dusty Franklin, CJF,AWCF, ASF
Contact: TJ Steele, CJF – 863-673-4810 All Levels/Areas Offered
July 10 Contact: Mark Thorkildson,
Nebraska Certification CJF, AWCF - 612-387-8685
Host: Midwestern Farriers Association October 8
Location: Hamilton County Fair Grounds Indiana Tester Update
310 A St, Aurora, NE 68818 Host: Indiana Farriers Association
Examiner: Jennifer Horn, CJF Location: Richard Gingerich, CF’s Place
All Levels/Areas Offered 13121 N 700 W, Nappanee, Indiana 46550
Contact: Ian Bevington, CJF – 402-677-6008 Examiner: Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF
August 5-6 Contact: Troy Price, CJF – 260-227-0677
Minnesota AFA Pre-Certification Clinic October 8-9
Host: Minnesota Farriers Association Indiana Certification
Location: Thorkildson Horseshoeing Host: Indiana Farriers Association
22144 Zeolite St. NW, Nowthen, MN 55330 Location: Richard Gingerich, CF’s Place
Instructors: Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF; Justin Frank, CJF 13121 N 700 W, Nappanee, Indiana 46550
Contact: Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF - 612-387-8685 Examiner: Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF
September 10 All Levels/Areas Offered
Michigan Tester Update Contact: Troy Price, CJF – 260-227-0677
Host: Michigan Horseshoers Association October 15-16
Location: Henry Detweiler’s Shop Ohio Certification
8810 Nashville Hwy, Vermontville, MI 49096 Host: Mid-Eastern Farriers Association
Examiner: Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF Location: Grizzle Ridge Arena
Contact: Jennifer Horn, CJF – 906-440-2537 52106 Grizzle Ridge Road, Jerusalem, OH 43747
Examiner: Phil Bower, CJF
All Levels/Areas Offered
Contact: David Bentrem, CJF – 412-580-4458
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Calendar of Events
We encourage you to contact the local host of any event you were planning to attend to see if it is still taking place. The AFA does not necessarily
receive notification of all event postponements and cancellations. Thank you!
JUNE 18-19 JULY 12-17 AUGUST 9-14
Making Heartbars Masterclass Week Novice Pre-Farrier Week
Location: Foremans Forge Location: Foremans Forge Location: Foremans Forge
3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@ Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@ Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
gmail.com gmail.com gmail.com
JUNE 19 JULY 16-18 AUGUST 20
Shoe Modifications Clinic Forge of July SWOFA Hammer-in
Host: Georgia Professional Farriers Location: Clear Creek Park Host: Southwestern Ohio Farriers
Association 717 Burks Branch Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 Association
Location: East Coast Farrier Supply Mini Clinics, Hammer-Ins, Hands-On Help, Location: 3359 West Snake Rd, Liberty, IN
131 Regur Rd, Hawkinsville, Georgia 31036 Tailgate Tool Swap, 47353
Clinician: Andrew Wells, CJF Demonstrations, Presentations, Q & A Contact: Nate Crumley, CF - 330-464-0664
Contact: Julie @ East Coast Farrier Supply – Contact: www.forgeofjuly.com
478-783-2420 AUGUST 20-21
JULY 23-24
JUNE 19 Freaky Tool and Fullered
Colorado Classic Competition & Clinic Location: Foremans Forge
Land of Lincoln Summer Clinic Host: Rocky Mountain Farriers Association 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
Host: Land of Lincoln Horseshoers Location: Middle Park Fairgrounds Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Association 210 11th St, Kremmling, CO 80459 Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
Location: Midwest Equine Clinician/Judge: Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, gmail.com
208 Cumberland Rd, Farmer City, IL 61842 FWCF
Clinician: Brian Beasley, CJF, DVM; Alex Contact: Jen Zander – 970-231-1580, AUGUST 27
Lognion, DVM; Catherine Foreman, DVM [email protected]
Contact: 217-304-1478 Shoemaking, The Valuable Basics
JULY 26-30 Location: Foremans Forge
JUNE 25-26 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
Dr. Redden’s Equine Podiatry Course Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Danny Ward Scholarship Fundraiser Location: 8235 McCowans Ferry Rd, Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
Contest and Clinic Versailles, Kentucky 40383 gmail.com
Location: Felger Stables Clinician: Dr. Ric Redden
4222 N. 175 East, Ossian, IN 46777 Contact: 859-983-6690, rfreddendvm@ AUGUST 28
Judge/Clinician: Bob Slansky, CJF gmail.com
Contact: Troy Price, 260-227-0677 Shoemaking, The Valuable Basics
JULY 29-31 Location: Foremans Forge
JUNE 26-27 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
Hot AUGUSTa Farrier Contest Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
The Competitors Edge Host: Virginia Horseshoers Association Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
Location: Foremans Forge Location: Augusta Expo gmail.com
3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 277 Expo Rd, Fishersville, VA 22939
Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF Clinician/Judge: Carl Via, CJF AUGUST 28
Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@ Contact: Marcus Wise, CF – 540-421-7853,
gmail.com [email protected] GPFA Pre-Contest Clinic
John Kern, CJF – 434-964-1224, shoex414@ Host: Georgia Professional Farriers
JULY 9 gmail.com Association
Location: 4666 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming,
SWOFA Hammer-in JULY 30-31 Georgia 30028
Host: Southwestern Ohio Farriers Clinician: Daniel Jones, CJF
Association Hunter Shoe Making and Fitting Contact: Travis Wallace, CJF – 770-653-5930
Location: 4270 West Kessler-Cowlesville Rd, Location: Foremans Forge
Tipp City, OH 45383 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 SEPTEMBER 3-4
Contact: Thom Gabel, CJF - 937-212-9855 Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@ Keg Shoes, Fitting and Modifications
gmail.com Location: Foremans Forge
3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Contact: 859-693-7666;
[email protected]
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See Website and E-blasts for details!
Visit www.americanfarriers.org or call the AFA office at 859-233-7411 for more info.
SEPTEMBER 6-10 OCTOBER 1-3 OCTOBER 16
Dr. Redden’s Equine Podiatry Course EQUITANA USA Lookout Mountain Fall Clinic
Location: 8235 McCowans Ferry Rd, Location: Kentucky Horse Park Location: Lookout Mountain School of
Versailles, Kentucky 40383 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, Horseshoeing
Clinician: Dr. Ric Redden Kentucky 40511 400 Lewis Road, Gadsden, AL 35904
Contact: 859-983-6690, rfreddendvm@ Educational Topics: Growing and Clinicians: Tom Saunders, CJF & Cody Ivey, CF
gmail.com Maintaining Your Equine Business, Rehab Contact: Tom McNew – 256-546-2036
Treatment Modalities, Equine Nutrition, Soft
SEPTEMBER 17 Tissue Injuries, etc. OCTOBER 22
Info: www.equitanausa.com/en-gb.html
SWOFA Hammer-in Tool Maintenance
Host: Southwestern Ohio Farriers OCTOBER 2 Location: Foremans Forge
Association 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
Location: 5760 Tipp Elizabeth Rd, Troy, OH Tennessee Farrier Supply Fall Clinic Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
45373 Sponsor: FPD Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
Contact: Dave Purves, CJF - 770-656-6658 Location: TN Farrier Supply gmail.com
1050 Harper Lane, Cumberland Furnace, TN
SEPTEMBER 17-18 37051 OCTOBER 23
Clinician: Roy Bloom, CJF
Derby City Contest & Clinic Contact: Steve Edwards – 615-464-4575 Working with Concave
Host: Derby City Horseshoeing Association Location: Foremans Forge
Location: Stone Place Stables OCTOBER 8-9 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
7718 Rose Island Rd, Prospect, KY 40059 Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Clinician/Judge: Tom Petersen, CJF GPFA Convention Warm-Up Contest Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
Contact: Conrad Trow, CJF, DipWCF Host: Georgia Professional Farriers gmail.com
502-321-0979 Association
Location: 10 Peeples Farm Rd, Chatsworth, OCTOBER 29-30
SEPTEMBER 23-25 GA 30705
Judge: Tom Petersen, CJF Dr. Simon Curtis Clinic
MWFA Contest Contact: Travis Wallace, CJF – 770-653-5930 Host: Horses In Symmetry LLC
Host: Midwestern Farriers Association Location: The Hoof Redevelopment Center
Location: TBD OCTOBER 11-16 375 T Johnson Road, Carthage, NC 28327
Judge: TBD Clinician: Dr. Simon Curtis
Contact: Spencer Braswell, CJF – 817-219- Masterclass Week Contact: Martin Kenny, CJF – 910-690-7618
0206 Location: Foremans Forge
3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 NOVEMBER 1-6
SEPTEMBER 24-25 Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@ Foreman’s ‘Strength of Basics’Week
The Art of Aluminum gmail.com Location: Foremans Forge
Location: Foremans Forge 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 OCTOBER 15 Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@ SWOFA Hammer-in gmail.com
gmail.com Host: Southwestern Ohio Farriers
Association NOVEMBER 8-12
OCTOBER 1-2 Location: 6495 Bethelville Dr, New Carlisle,
OH 45344 AFA 50th Annual Convention
Tool and Fullering Contact: Mike Ratterman, CF - 937-409-4570 Host: American Farrier’s Association
Location: Foremans Forge Location: Arlington, TX
3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 OCTOBER 15 Contact: Jon Johnson, CJF – 913-704-9841 or
Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF AFA Office – 859-233-7411
Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@ Equine Workshop on the Anatomy
gmail.com of the Top Line NOVEMBER 12-13
Host: The Best Horse Practices Summit
OCTOBER 1-2 Location: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Forging Front and Hind Barshoes
Kentucky Horse Park Location: Foremans Forge
OFA Annual Fall Clinic 4185 Walt Robertson Rd, Lexington, KY 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
Host: Oregon Farriers Association 40511 Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Location: Linn County Fairgrounds Contact: Maddy Butcher – 207-504-7837, Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany, OR 97322 [email protected] gmail.com
Clinician: Jennifer Horn, CJF
Contact: Eva Clark – 541-968-9840
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Convention
Bob Slansky, CJF Tom Petersen, CJF
Bryan Osborne, CJF
2021 National Forging &
Horseshoeing Competition
Elevate your education to new heights and compete The contest will be conducted in rounds of
this year at the 2021 National Forging & Horseshoeing 20 with AFA provided forging stations.
Competition! The contest will be conducted in rounds of 20 The Top 20 will be determined by the overall average of
AFA provided forging stations which means competitors all 3 individual classes.
have opportunities to take in a lot of the convention Please see all of the competition rules at
lectures, demos and other activities. Competitors do not americanfarriers.org/page/2021-convention-competition
need to haul a station to compete.
The Intermediate Division is open to farriers who have
never won the Intermediate Division or competed in
the Open Division (2-Person Draft excluded) at a prior
convention competition.
Open Division competitors wishing to be considered for
the American Farriers Team must have attained the AFA CJF
certification, have previously qualified during 2021 Team
Trials, be a citizen of the United States (or have attained
permanent resident status), and must have a valid passport.
Competition Judges Rules Committee 2021 American Farriers Team:
L to R: Caleb Swarr, CJF, Sawyer Spradling, CJF, Patrick Dutton, CJF, Adam
Open Division: Chairman: Fahr, CJF, Daniel Jones, CJF, Travis Smith, CJF (Team Manager
Bryan Osborne, CJF Justin Fry, CJF
Tom Petersen, CJF
Bob Slansky, CJF Members:
(Pictured above) Conrad Trow, CJF, DipWCF;
Phillip Box, CJF;
Andrew Wells, CJF; Bryan
Osborne, CJF; Travis Smith, CJF;
Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF
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Journeyman Class Sponsored by
Forge a full set of shoes, one pair of front shoes and a pair of hind shoes.
Time Limit: 45 minutes
PAIR OF FRONTS PAIR OF HINDS
12” x 3/8” x 3/4” fullered & toe clipped; 11-1/2” x 3/8” x 3/4” fullered with quarter clips
Punched for six Kahn Forge 5 city slim nails; Hammer finished; Punched for six Kahn Forge 5 city slim nails; Hammer finished;
Measures 5-3/16” wide x 5-3/16” long Measures 4-3/4” wide x 5-3/16” long
Roadster Class
The Roadster Class, open to all open division competitors, requires
competitors to forge two shoes:
a Fullered Front Shoe and a Hind Roadster.
Time Limit: 45 minutes
1. FULLERED FRONT SHOE 2. HIND ROADSTER
12” x 3/8” x 3/4” 11” x 1/2” x 1”
Fullered, toe clipped Hammer drawn toe clip
Punched for six 5 City or 5 Slim Nails Punched for six 6 ESL nails
Measures 5-3/16” wide x 5” long Measures 5” wide x 5-5/8” long
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Convention Sponsored by
Specialty Forging Class
The AFA Rules Committee will select 3 shoes from a list of 6. Competitors will
learn during the on-site competitors meeting which shoes they will make.
Time Limit: 90 minutes 2. FRENCH HIND
1. CAULK AND FEATHER 10” x 3/8” x 1-1/4”
12-1/2” x 3/8” x 3/4” Punched for seven Mustad E5 Nails
Punched for six Mustad E4 Nails Measures 5” wide x 5-1/2” long
Measures 4-7/8” wide x 6” long
3. HIND PREVENTOR 4. CROSSFIRE HIND
10-1/2’’ x 1/2’’ x 1’’ 11” x 3/8” x 3/4”
Bob punch toe clip. Mustad E6 Nails Punched for six Mustad 5 Combo Nails
Measures 4-7/8” wide and 5-1/2” long Measures 4-3/4” wide x 6-1/8” long
(Toe grab to outside heel)
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5. REVERSE SHOE 6. Hunter Front Convention
12” x 3/8” x 3/4” 12-1/2” x 1/2” x 3/4”
Punched for six Mustad E4 Nails Masselotte Toe Clip
Measures 5-1/4” wide x 5-1/4” long Punched for six Mustad E5 Nails
Measures 5 1/2” wide x 5 1/2” long
Live Shoeing Class Sponsored by
The Capewell North American Challenge Cup
The Live Shoeing Class
Time Limit: 60 minutes
The top twenty from the high score averages of the the competitor may not pick up the foot to clean or otherwise
Journeyman Class, the Roadster Class and the Specialty Forging inspect it before the start of the competition. The competitor
Class will compete in The Capewell North American Challenge will notify the steward when the foot is ready to be judged.
Cup Live Shoeing Class in reverse order, with the competitor A time limit of 15 minutes is set for hoof preparation, and to
in 20th place competing first and the competitor in 1st place facilitate the judging process competitors will begin at specific
competing last. You will forge the same shoes as made in the intervals. The first judge will score the dressed foot. The next
Roadster Class. Contestants will be allowed a striker; the striker judge will score shoe quality and fit. Stewards will notify the
may not rasp or hold the hammer and tongs at the same time. judge when this portion is ready to be judged. Competitors
A front or hind foot will be shod with a hand-forged shoe made should allow enough time to nail and finish. After time expires,
from 14” X 3/8” X 3/4” bar stock (provided). 14” X 3/8” X 1” bar the third judge will score nailing and finish.
stock will also be available for bigger feet should the 3/8” X 3/4” A finished job is defined as a foot with nails clinched which by
not be appropriate. The toe-clipped shoe will be fullered and definition means the nails are at least bent down against the
punched with 6 nail holes for appropriate Capewell city head or hoof wall. A competitor will be disqualified if the time limit is
slim nails, which will be provided by the stewards. Competitors exceeded. The competitor must still complete the horse, even if
must use the nails provided and the required number of nails time has expired.
per shoe. A scoreboard will show names and scores of the competitors;
The roadster shoe will be forged for the same side as in the however, specimen shoe scores will be kept confidential until
Roadster Class and will be made from 11” X 1/2” X 1” bar stock. the Grand Finale Banquet. Score sheets will also be available at
The shoe will be punched with 6 nail holes for Mustad E6 slim the banquet for competitor review.
nails. The specimen shall be 5” wide (tolerance +/- 1/8 of an
inch), with the width measured on the ground surface.
If the horse has a shoe on, the competitor may remove the
shoe and pick the foot before the start of the class. Otherwise,
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Convention
Awards
In addition to the awards mentioned with the specific classes, other awards include the Overall High Point Award, a National High
Point Award, and a Reserve National High Point Award.
Overall High Point Award
Sponsored by Diamond Farrier Co.
National High Point Award
Sponsored Texas Professional Farriers Association
Reserve National High Point Award
Sponsored by Well Shod
Two-Person Draft Class In memory of Edward Martin, MBE Sponsored by
Time Limit: 70 minutes
Farriers who have been members of a national team (any nation)
past or present may not work together in this class. Draft
partners who have not competed on a national team at the time
of entry may compete together. One farrier will make a pair of
front shoes; the other farrier will make a pair of hind shoes. The
shoes to be made by the first farrier are not specified. Points are
awarded equally to each farrier.
One competitor will make one pair of front shoes from 17” x
1/2” x 1 1/4” bar stock, hammer-drawn toe clip, scotch heels,
fullered, and punched for eight E-10 nails. The other competitor
will make a pair of hind shoes from 16” x 1/2” x 1 1/4” bar stock,
hammer-drawn toe clip, scotch heels, fullered, punched for seven
E-10 nails. No filing and sanding, flatters and bob punches are
allowed.
Intermediate Journeyman & Bar Shoe Classes Sponsored by
The Intermediate Division will run during the first round of classes.
Competitors in this division can stay in this division until they have won the
Overall award or have competed in a division other than the Intermediate
Division (Two-Person Draft excluded). The Intermediate Division will have
open judging by the 2020 American Farriers Team.
KERCKHAERT-LIBERTY INTERMEDIATE KERCKHAERT-LIBERTY INTERMEDIATE BAR SHOE CLASS
JOURNEYMAN CLASS Time Limit: 45 minutes
Time Limit: 45 minutes Pair of front straight bars
4 plain stamped shoes 14” x 3/8” x 3/4” Fullered
3/8”x 3/4”Front 11½”–Punched for six Liberty 5 Slim Nails, toe clips Punched for six Liberty 5 Slim Nails
Hind 11” – Punched for six LIberty 5 City Slim Nails, quarter clips
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Kerckhaert-Liberty Intermediate Specialty Forging Class Convention
The AFA Rules Committee will select 2 of the 3 shoes. Competitors will learn Sponsored by
during the on-site competitors meeting which shoes they will make.
Time Limit: 90 minutes
1. FISHTAIL BAR 2. HIND BEVEL
18” x 1/2” x 3/4” 13-1/2” x 1/2” x 1”
Punched for eight Liberty E4 Nails Punched for six Liberty E6 Nails
Measures 4-3/4” wide x 7-1/4” long Measures 5-7/8” wide x 6-1/8” long
Toe thickness 7/16”
Bar thickness 5/16”
3. SUSPENSORY HIND SHOE 19
11” x 3/8” x 1”
Punched for six Liberty City 5 Nails
Measures 5-1/8” wide x 5-1/2” long
Toe width 1-3/16”
Vern Hornquist Memorial Class
Judge - Eldon Boyington, CJF
Winner of the 2020
Vern Hornquist Memorial Class
Time Limit: 60 minutes
PAIR OF OXEN SHOES
5” x 1/4” x 1-1/2”
Punched for ten Capewell 5 Platers Special
Measures 5-1/4” long x 1-3/4” wide
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Farrier Article
I began my shoeing career after attending Pacific Coast I attempted the CJF two times. The first time, I passed the bar
Horseshoeing School in 2007. However, it was not until 2016 shoe but was stopped on the horse, as I once again had issues
that I started working towards certification. Certification made with my measurements and came up short on the front feet. I
me look at the nitty gritty of my everyday shoeing. It taught me attempted to forge to fit, but wrecked the quality of the shoe.
to pay attention to the smallest of details and how they would On the second attempt I had confidence in my measurement
affect the big picture. I developed camaraderie with farriers, and system, but still came long on the fronts, and spent a lot of time
it was through those relationships that I found my motivation to at the hot rasp. This was very disappointing to me, as I thought I
start the certification program, along with many of them. had it dialed in. I remember thinking as I hot rasped, “Oregon is
I attempted the CF test once and passed all three areas. I would hosting the next certification, I’m gonna have to go to Oregon….
attribute this to the thorough preparation I had done for the test. might as well call it now.” But with every rasp stroke I fought the
However, this was the first testing experience I had voluntarily negative voice in my head. By the time I got the fronts okayed
put myself under since graduating from horseshoeing school. to nail, I was short on time for the hinds. But hinds come easier
I definitely had a lot of nerves going in and it was a very long, to me and I was able to confidently and quickly knock those
exhausting day and a half of pressure. I remember my left out. I would recommend doing the set of feet that are harder
hand cramping while I was trying to place a nail with 4 minutes for you first, then if you end up short on time, you can knock out
remaining! Talk about panic. Evidently, I had not had enough the easier set and hopefully finish in time. Even though I can still
water to drink that day! name every area on the job that did not score an eight or a nine, I
I attempted the CTF and was confident in the shoeing and hustled and finished the horse in time, and passed the horse.
written… and I passed the shoeing and written, but failed the One of my weaknesses that followed me through the journey
3/4 fullered shoe. I knew I had not nailed down a measurement was lack of a solid measurement system. It doesn’t matter what
system for my forging style, and came up way too long on the system a person uses, but you have to own it and know it by
shoe. If I had passed on the first attempt I would have felt like heart. To make it my own, I had to make shoes - a lot of shoes -
I cheated, since if you’d asked me to do it again, I could not and a lot of shoes to the same pattern. Then get another pattern
guarantee the same outcome. A year later, I attempted it again and make some more shoes. With each shoe, I had to keep a log
and passed, much more confidently - and the quality of the shoe of the measurements. First identify what type of shoe I made
was vastly improved from the first attempt. and then what I started with and what I ended up with. Prior
Many people jump from the CF test to the CJF test and bypass to being diligent with keeping a log, each shoe wasn’t much
the CTF. But I knew for my skill level, it was going to take me a more than just making a shoe. I also went back to square one
very long time to bring my skills up to CJF standards. However, and practiced on cadaver feet, you know, what you start to learn
my everyday work with keg shoes already served as adequate to shoe with? Trim, measure, make, fit, burn and nail up. Then
preparation for taking the CTF. Also, if you score over 80% on repeat.
the CTF written and test for CJF within two years, you do not Prepping for the written portion of the test is a test of self
have to re-take the written portion for the CJF as it’s the same discipline in itself. I was not a strong student in middle school and
test. That fact alone is motivation enough to take the CTF. high school. I failed to see the relevance of the subject material
Only having two aspects of the CJF to prep for is significantly we were learning, so I simply did not put the effort in. However,
less pressure. I would recommend taking it! For me, if I had learning about horses? I’m game! In order to serve the horses we
not taken the CTF, I know I would have stalled out with my work on, we have to have a functional grasp of equine anatomy,
motivation for working towards the CJF as it seemed like such a locomotion and lameness. So, don’t cram the night before and
far-off reality at the time. Taking the CTF was a way to keep my think you’ll scrape by. You owe it to the horse to put the time in to
momentum going and an opportunity to shoe another horse really understand the subjects you’re being tested on.
under the clock and get it scored, all prep work for the CJF.
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ROAD TO
THE
JOURNEYMAN
By Tiffany Gardner, CJF
Here are four strategies that I utilized to help my retention Oregon and once to Southern California to certify. The friends I
of these subjects. have made along the way are invaluable. From fellow candidates
1: I made myself read, and read aloud. No matter how painful encouraging me on, site hosts assisting with anything that arose,
it was to listen to myself read aloud, I actually recorded myself Testers and Examiners showing me where to improve and when
reading Butler’s P3 so I could listen to it while I drove to my things are on the right track - thank you for helping me along the
clients. I found this to be a great strategy to make the most of journey!
the windshield drive time we all have built into our day. And Prepare, practice and persevere until whatever you’re doing
I had a some good laughs at myself when I would yawn mid becomes easy. In the words of Paige Poss, “Something becomes
sentence and stumble over words. easy when you no longer express emotional energy while you
2: I took the IAPF’s foundation credentialing test to help me read do it.” While learning a new skill, there are many emotions
test questions clearly and decipher them. With just under 400 that come up during that process. Dig in, work through the
multiple choice questions, I would complete 80 questions a night emotions. The fruit of your labor will be in the confidence you
and grade myself by looking for the answers in the book (as gain when a task that once was so difficult, is now easy.
it’s an open book test). This gave me an idea of my test taking Adequate preparation gives you confidence. Confidence gives
tendencies, like “Do I second guess myself? Or blow through the you freedom to enjoy the journey, even when you fall short. The
test and make silly mistakes?” certification program gave me tangible goals that served as a
3: I also developed highly sophisticated stick drawings of the valuable evaluation of my skills as they developed. The journey was
front and hind limb’s tendons and ligaments. I would also not easy, but one that I would do over again if I were to have to start
draw the conformations out. During the written test, you’re again at square one. I am thankful for my journey to the CJF.
given a scrap piece of paper if you request it. I would draw
my stick drawings at the start of the test and they would help
me troubleshoot a question if I was stuck. The key to being
successful in the retention of information is to process it in as
many ways as possible.
4: One last way I prepped for the written test, but not by reading,
was to engage my clients in conversations about what I was
reading/learning. A good test to see if you have a good grasp
on a subject is to explain/teach it to someone. Every time you
process through the subject material you’re trying to get a
handle on, you’ll grow in your confidence of your understanding.
Clients always want to talk, might as well make that conversation
productive in your favor!
A less taxing part of the journey to the CJF is all the relationships
that come with the preparation and test attempts. I credit much
of my initial preparation guidance to Paul Spurgin. Paul ran
a few certification prep nights at Texas Farriers Supply’s open
shop nights, Hammer Time. I know the guidance he gave to
all who attended these nights was a clear understanding of the
standards and expectations of the tests, what they are about and
what they are not about. I traveled twice to Oklahoma, once to
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Farrier Article
SHOE MODIFICATIONS
THE WHENPART2 AND
WHY OF SHOE CLIPS
By Paul Skaggs MS, CJF, APF-I
The second modification we will be discussing in this series prevent the shoe from falling off. I personally like to use clips on
is drawing clips. This can be a challenging skill, but once you most feet, healthy or not. Even though a healthy foot may not
become proficient, this modification is a total game changer for “need” assistance from a clip, they help to keep my healthy feet
your practice. First, let’s talk about why clips can be so helpful. healthy.
We use clips to add structural support to the hoof capsule and Where to Place the Clip-- Hoof Wall Anatomy:
to remove strain/shearing forces from the nails. This benefits the
hoof and horse in the following ways:
• Reduces stress on the hoof wall around nails To understand how to properly forge a clip that will fit
• Allows use of less nails appropriately and do the desired job, we must understand
I think we can all agree that any invasion of the hoof wall is not the anatomy of the hoof wall. Once we understand this, we
ideal for the strength and integrity of the hoof capsule. However, can decide where to place the clip to get the most out of our
when a horse needs a shoe to remain active and comfortable modification. (Figure1)
while performing its duties, a nail often becomes unavoidable. The outer layer of the hoof wall (stratum externum) is the
A properly located and applied clip allows us to use less nails, in periople, or varnish that covers the horny structures of the
many cases, or at least allows the nails we do drive to cause less capsule. The middle layer of the hoof wall (stratum medium) is
damage to the area in which they are driven. This results in a made of horn tubules, has the least amount of moisture, and
stronger hoof, a comfortable horse, and a happy client. is the rigid structure that encases and protects the internal
sensitive structures. The white line is the porous, insensitive layer
When Should We Use Clips? where the hoof wall and sole join. This is the layer in which our
• When a hoof capsule is weak or compromised nails should be driven into the bottom of the foot. The internal
When a hoof capsule is weak, thin, brittle, or infected, nails may layers of the foot we will refer to as the “sensitive structures”.
not be enough to hold a shoe steady through a cycle, and they These are the soft tissues, vascular beds and bone that are
may add to the structural issues. A properly placed clip can add protected by the hoof wall and drive hoof growth and health.
stability to the shoe while allowing the hoof capsule surrounding As we know, the nails should enter the white line, gradually exit
the nails to stabilize as well. the white line, move into the rigid hoof wall and then exit the
• When traction devices are in use foot at the desired height. A clip, however, should be seated
Extra traction on shoes adds strain to the nails every time the partially into the middle layer hoof wall, making no contact with
traction device engages the ground. The added strain can cause the white line or sensitive structures of the foot. The base of the
damage and stress to the hoof wall. Over time, the wall can clip, which is thicker than the rest of the clip, should be seated
become stretched and thinned, creating a performance issue for into the wall with half of its thickness inside the wall and half
the horse and a maintenance issue for you. Using clips can help outside the wall. The tip of the clip (which is thinner than the
mitigate or even eliminate this problem. base) should be flush with the outer surface of the wall.
• To keep a healthy foot on the right track (Figures 2 and 3)
A properly applied clip or pair of clips can remove enough strain For example: If the base of the clip is 1/8 inch thick, 1/16 would
from the surrounding nails that you are able to use less nails on be inside the hoof wall while 1/16 would remain outside of the
all your shoeing horses. With the strength of the clips assuming wall. A properly forged clip should be flush with the outside
the job of shear reduction from nails, the nails’ only job is to perimeter of the shoe so the 1/16 remaining outside of the hoof
wall allows for proper shoe fit with minimal boxing around the
front half of the hoof capsule. If pitched properly to the wall, the
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tip of the clip should be set into the wall so that it is flush with Figure 1
the outer surface of the wall. Figure 2
Nails should not be driven into the wall behind the clip or right Figure 3
next to the clip. The clip should either be burnt into the wall
or cut into the wall, not hammered tight to the outside of the 23
hoof wall. Hammering a clip onto the hoof wall creates a pinch
point that will damage the hoof wall and may inadvertently
put pressure on the sensitive laminae inside. Instead, the clip
should fit neatly into the notch you created like a key, with no
inward or clamping pressure. The clip’s snug fit into its notch is
where its strength lies. The clip utilizes the strength of the wall
around it to prevent the shoe from shifting, and therefore takes
the shifting/shearing forces away from the nails.
Proper Clip Application
Whether you decide to use a clipped keg shoe, add your
own clips or build your own custom clipped shoes, proper
application is paramount. Some application errors result
in short and long-term capsule pathologies. A few simple
guidelines can help you avoid these common mistakes.
• Always create a clip notch
Creating a “key-hole effect” by burning or cutting your clip into
the wall is essential. Without this notch, the clip is unable to
assume the job of dissipating shear/ twisting forces placed upon
the nails. Clips applied to the outside of the hoof capsule do not
benefit the hoof or the horse.
• Never hammer clips into the wall.
This application method creates a constant clamp applying
inward forces to the wall. This can result in severe loss of hoof
wall under the clip if the shoe is stepped off, and over time,
this misapplication can also cause the structures of the wall
to distort inward from the constant pressure. These inward
deviations of the capsule create weak areas that can lead to
future problems. In severe cases, a hammered clip can even put
pressure on the sensitive layers of the internal foot structures
and cause immediate lameness.
• Start with a proper shoe fit
When shoes are fit improperly, the nails immediately
surrounding the clip on either side cannot be placed in the
proper location. The nails will enter the wall too fine, resulting
in a weak section of wall and the dreaded “lost shoe” phone call
that we all try to avoid.
As with any modification, proper use is the key to your success!
Using shoe clips can have a great effect on your business and
can give you countless functional and therapeutic options.
This simple but impactful shoe modification can help you gain
the strong, healthy feet you strive for if you follow these few
suggestions. As always, know your anatomy and understand
function. This applies to the integrity of the hoof wall as much
as the soft tissues, bones, and joints of the limb. The old adage,
“No hoof, no horse” rings true. Hopefully, this insight into proper
function and application of clips will benefit you and your
horses in the future. Until next time, happy hammering!
JUNE / JULY 2021
Farrier Article
There’s a New Chapter in Town
by Rachael Millard, CJF
The year 2020 saw the cancellation of many highly-anticipated
farrier events, but in the southern Appalachian region, it also
saw the birth of a new Chapter of the AFA. In November, a
handful of local and regional farriers gathered in a Knoxville
basement to discuss interest in reviving the old, defunct
Chapter, the East Tennessee Farriers’ Association.
Our first order of business—to gauge interest—was met with
great enthusiasm, and we set about electing Officers, a Board
of Directors, and coming up with a calendar of events. Our
Officers and Board of Directors live in a wide geographic area
representative of the region we are trying to cover, and we
decided to re-brand ourselves as the Southern Appalachian
Farriers’ Association in order to serve an area wider than just East
Tennessee.
We had our first official Board meeting in January 2021, and our
first event in February: a clinic in Abingdon, Virginia, with Travis
Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF, as the clinician. I believe I speak for the
rest of the Board in saying everyone was blown away by the
response. There was no shortage of goodwill: from donations to
the auction, to generous bidding, to the hospitality of the barn
that hosted us. I certainly came away from that clinic having
learned a few things and feeling encouraged by the enthusiastic
participation.
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Starting an association is a slow process, but we have a few things
on the calendar already, and a lot more in the works. On May 15,
we had a hammer-in. We hope for this to be the first in a series of
monthly hammer-ins that rotate locations to make access easy for
members across our area. We also had a Pre-Certification clinic on
June 4-5 at Camp Nakanawa in Crossville, TN. Follow our Facebook
page for all of our activities and announcements!
If you live or work in the Southern Appalachian region and would
like to join us, your officers are President, Jared Brown, Vice
President, Lucas Phillips, Treasurer, Darrell Haynes, and Secretary,
Rachael Millard. Your Board of Directors are K.P. Cooper, Chantay
Stokes, and Chris Wolfersheim. We want to hear from you.
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Farrier Article
SHOEING AND SURVIVING
IN HOT WEATHER
Depending on where you live, you may already be in the throws of a sweltering, fly-ridden summer. Many of us find that
summer can be an exhausting season, with horses going to shows, constant fly stomping loosening shoes, and the never-
ending fight to stay hydrated. Luckily, in this trade we get to borrow the experience and survival strategies of other farriers, so
we asked farriers in some of the hottest areas of the US to answer two questions: how do you cope with shoeing in extreme
heat, and how do hooves and shoeing change in that environment? Read on for their tips to ease the stress of summer shoeing.
Tim Shannon, CJF, AWCF Lucas Gilleland, CJF Vince Vesely, CJF Todd Haenel, CJF
Tim Shannon, CJF, AWCF throughout the day with an electrolyte boost every hour or so
Moreno Valley, California depending on the heat and workload. I burn a lot of calories in
How do you prepare to work in the heat? the heat, so I make sure I keep calories going in during the day.
The first thing is to have proper clothing. I wear quick-dry cooling Small things to eat every few hours, nothing heavy.
shirts, pants, and undergarments. If I am going to be out in
the sun, I go with a long sleeve shirt. I also have a full brimmed How do you manage the season?
hat with a UV rating and one that also dries quickly. This is for Scheduling is important. The amount of farrier work that you can
the sweat as well as being able to soak it. This will create an get done in cool weather is not the same that can be done in
evaporative cooling effect on my head. I have also used a cooling hot weather. I might have to cut my daily workload by a quarter.
neck gaiter. Sometimes they are cooling, sometimes they just Pacing is important to keep on schedule day after day. I will start
make me hotter. early, very early: 4:00 in the morning, if needed, to get the horses
Next, I need a supply of cool, not cold, water. Too cold seems to done before it gets too hot. It can get too hot. I have a stopping
be hard on me. For electrolytes, I use gels and tablets that go in temperature of 100-105 degrees. Sure, I could push it a little, but I
a water bottle. I don’t use sports drinks as they have too much am not trying to win the day - I am trying to keep my whole book
sugar and that is upsetting to my stomach in the heat. Sunscreen shod in a timely manner. That means being aware of pacing and
is a must for me. recovery time. This will be different for everyone, but you need
to be aware of your physical limitations in the heat and how
How do you work in the heat? much rest is needed to keep your pace day in and day out. I keep
Ideally my workspace will be in the shade with fans pointed at drinking water and electrolytes on the way home as well. This
the horse and at my work area. It’s better if the horse has not just seems to help with recovery from the day.
worked, a lot of heat comes off of them. I will drink water before This is what works for me in the southern California area.
I start work to pre-load my system. It is important to not get Humidity is low and the high temps in the summer will reach
behind on fluid intake. I keep a constant supply of water going 115-120 degrees.
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Lucas Gilleland, CJF Vince Vesely, CJF
Loganville, Georgia Silver City, New Mexico
No matter what the groundhog said, winter is over and summer When I think of working in heat, my mind goes straight to the
is here. I have been shoeing for 12 years, so lucky me this will phone interview for a prospectiveclient - whether it is February
be my 13th summer. I work mostly on the east side of Georgia or June - and I try to remember the very important question: “Do
between Atlanta and Athens. I always thought I liked colder you have a shaded, safe work area for shoeing?” If I forget that
weather better, until hitting my knee 2 too many times. It still question, I may regret it later. I’ve been shoeing since 1993 and
hurts in the summer, but doesn’t sting as long. I am a Georgia am over 50, so I hate working in the hot sun (winter sun, ok). The
boy and have shod only in Georgia. I cannot complain about the hot sun drains your energy, is dangerous to your health, and can
winter, because truly we don’t have one. We do have summer. shift you into survival shoeing (let’s just get done). We would all
Heat index can reach 107 in July, with the humidity being 70- be wise to avoid it when possible.
90%. The mugginess makes working conditions undesirable.
In the heat, shade is your friend, drink water, wear long sleeve
Three things I make sure I have with me for that reason: fresh shirts, wear a hat, and use sun block. These are all tools we
shirts for every stop, plenty of water to drink, and a fan. Having should use to prolong our bodies’ health and our mental stability
a fresh shirt not only looks good to the next client, but will make every day. Oh, I hear some of you out there, “Long sleeve shirts?”,
you feel regenerated. And always an extra shirt just for the ride you scoff. Yes, long sleeve shirts. I can’t argue the fact that over
home (basically another stop since there is always something the years I’ve begun to resemble, just a bit, the old codgers who
else to be done or practiced). wore long sleeve shirts and drank coffee in the heat of the day
- but they had a method to their madness. Long sleeve, collared
H2O- STAY HYDRATED! Plan ahead, try to hydrate for the next shirts cover more skin (skin cancer risk). They also, while blocking
day. I typically bring a gallon jug of water and attempt to finish the direct sunlight, allow your undershirt to soak with sweat and
it by the end of the day. Our bodies are our most important tool, then slowly and continually cool your body. It works if you live
and water is the 2nd most important necessity. Keep your minds where the air is dry. Try it sometime and you might find you have
sharp and bodies lubricated. a little ”old codger” lurking in you, too.
My fan is my best friend. The only time I don’t like a fan is when Don’t forget that using times of day is a useful way to provide
I forget it in the shop, or I can hear it but I can’t feel it. I run two shade for yourself. A morning account, for instance, has shade
fans, one near the truck for working at the forge/anvil, and one on the west side of its buildings, walls or trees; an afternoon
at the horse mainly to keep the flies moving. Nothing worse than account has safe working areas on the east facing sides of
still hot air, unless you are down to your last shirt, shoeing that its buildings, etc. In your hunt for shade, don’t forget about
forgotten horse, and are licking the drops from yesterday’s jug. feeding times. Especially at bigger facilities, you can end up in
We definitely shoe and trim more horses in the summer months. unnecessary fights with horses who are sure they’ll starve if you
Once the hair sticks to your back, the hooves grow faster, flies shoe during feeding time, and you can sometimes end up an
force them to stomp, and clients want to ride. I would not say unwitting problem for the barn management, as well. I have also
that my shoeing changes, other than I pay more attention to probably put myself in more sketchy and dangerous situations
my boxing. We have all seen that horse that almost stomps a over the years trying to work in the shade. It’s not worth getting
hole in the concrete over that one fly. That horse does not care mangled trying to work in the shade; we have the ultimate safety
about your shoe. I tend to fit tighter, but still cover the hoof switch. Just say NO doesn’t just work for drugs, use it when
without cheating the foundation of the limb. Heels just fall apart necessary. Don’t trade safety for shade.
if I fit under the foot, same in the quarters. The hardest foot for I also, when thinking of working in the heat, realize that I’ll be
me to shoe in the summer is the thin-walled flat-footed horse working on some pretty dry feet. Our hottest months in New
with flares every which way, who is sore on the rocks and still Mexico are also our driest.
stomping flies. Collecting those hooves horizontally and leaving
length on the bottom has shown the best results. I make sure Dry feet are amazing and difficult at the same time. Shoeing
my shoe is in line with the top third of the capsule and pray for with any of my friends who live in wetter climates and getting
good growth, as I do the rest of the year. The hooves I service to prep and trim a foot is, to put it mildly, a cakewalk of an
have benefited more by me using the least amount of modern experience. In the time I can prep the frog, pare the sole and
material as possible. Adhesives and pads are valuable; some trim the wall in wet country, In New Mexico I’d have only just
of my horses would be lame without them. Georgia fluctuates found the apex of the frog and possibly nipped off the back
from wet to dry, making it difficult to predict conditions of corners of the frog; if I’d worked fast maybe explored the depth
environment. of the retained sole. Having said that, and as the considerable
arthritis in my hands flares in response to this statement, I think I
I do believe that the stress from the summer months is because still prefer to work on dry feet as a rule. As tough as it is to work
we do not think of ourselves. I will confess, in our practice, Eric on dry feet, there are compensations. Whether or not you agree
and I have it easy with Morgan who answers phone calls and they are worth the trade off is up to you to decide. I won’t argue
does most of our scheduling. This gives us the ability to focus on with you, as after 28 years of shoeing reveals - it’s obvious I
the client and their individual horse during that appointment. have ceded any intellectual high ground, and judgment may be
She is a small business expense that saves us energy, makes us a bit wry.
look better, and gets us to the next stop faster. We should all
work smarter not harder.
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Farrier Article
Pros: Todd Haenel, CJF
• Shoes stay on tighter longer. San Antonio area, Texas
• Soles are tough and less vulnerable to puncture injuries. The heat usually begins here around late April, and by June the
• Feet retain more vertical depth over the shoeing interval, farriers in my area are already used to the dog days of summer.
as a rule. I can tell it’s going to be a bad day when I add the current
• Shoes can be fit tighter as the foot expands less over the temperature with the current humidity. I watched a weather
shoeing interval, leaving less chance they can be caught and report many years ago and the weatherman reported that when
pulled off. you add the temperature with the humidity and those two
• The dry, less flexible hoof wall distorts less over the shoeing numbers are above 150, you will have an oppressive day. The
interval. oppressive days will begin by May and last until late October.
• Dry, bare feet tend to keep more retained sole and callus, With that being said, I try to end my shoeing days by 2 pm.
allowing for more use without needing shoes. (Trims can be Anything after 2 pm and you are dealing with heat, humidity,
amazing money for the time invested.) and flies, flies, flies. After 2 pm during the summer I try to get into
Cons: the books and do a little studying, so even though my earning
• Shoes stay on tighter longer; you will have to train clients day is over, my work day is still continuing with study for my next
to shoe on a schedule. test, certification, or forging contest.
• You will spring 15” nipper reins regularly trimming dry feet. How do feet change?
• You will burn through more knives - at one time I could go To put things in context, June is usually the wettest month of
through on knife a month. However, as you learn what battles the year in my area. This will follow with July, August, and part of
to fight in dry feet you can save some knife and wrist wear September being the hottest months of the year. As farriers, I’m
and tear. sure we encounter much of the same conditions, those being
• Dry feet can be very difficult to read: retained sole, false frogs, times of extremely dry conditions and those of extremely wet
are very common and can make determining safe foot depth conditions. Here in south Texas I can sum it up easily… it is either
very difficult. feast or famine. We have times of drought and times of extremely
• Dry, less flexible hoof wall distorts less but sometimes shatters wet conditions (recently we received as much as 10 inches of rain
or cracks. An improperly trimmed foot can suffer catastrophic in one week). So, I think to be an effective farrier around my area,
damage especially on limbs with angular deformities. the key word is “adaptability”).
• In many dry climates the ground is also tough and dry and that The questions specifically asks about extreme heat and shoeing/
can lead to more shoe wear which leads to…less resets foot changes. Before I was a farrier I was an equine veterinary
(very much a con). technician. I always noticed that when the kids went back to
I think I’ve found in dry feet that learning what to leave in the school, the clinic would see an increase in lamenesses. When I
foot has been far more valuable than focusing on what to take. I became a farrier, after a few years I noticed that when the kids
spent many years and gallons of synovial fluid removing retained began school I would also be getting calls for lamenesses. For
sole, chopping at frogs and nipping away using ½ round nippers, some reason, the calls increased around the middle of August.
sole knives (tool made from a rasp, looks like a clinch cutter with I see a few lameness cases throughout the year but I dread July
a concave blade to remove retained sole) and loads of knives 4th through Labor Day. During this 8-week period, my lameness
with a good sharpening system. These are all great tools if used cases increase to 4 to 5 times what I see the rest of the year.
correctly and super dangerous to the foot if we don’t understand Starting in July, the humidity will slightly decrease and the heat
what is to stay in the foot. will slightly increase, with the hottest days being around the
Remember if you have a dry season that when it ends your feet 15th of August, with typical temperatures in the upper 90s to
are going to soak up moisture and change up to half a shoe size. 100-110. Add in the heat index and it is pretty oppressive. If the
This leads to nail shear and the foot expanding over the shoe. 100 degree days become a string of 100 degree days, , my calls
If your horse is going to come due after it starts to rain, shoe a for lamenesses increase. I will use double the amount of leather
bit fuller, use more nails, use copper coated nails, and use clips pads and dental impression material during these 8 weeks. With
during this time to help head off lost shoes in the transition from all my horses that I consider “compromised footed” horses, I will
dry to wet. make suggestions to owners so that no problems will arise. If
Stay safe, get in the shade, drink your water and be kind to feet during this 8 week period there occurs a flash flood and some
in the heat this summer and you’ll be around to do it again next of my clients received a substantial rainfall, the incidences of
summer. lameness will increase.
In conclusion, I offer no conclusions - only observations. In my
area, it gets hot. It sometimes rains a lot. It is often dry for months
at a time. But between July 4th and Labor day, I see more lame
horses during this 8 week period than any other time of year.
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State Pre-Certification Clinic
Another great American Farrier’s Association Pre-Certification Clinic hosted by the Farriers Association of Washington State! Special
thanks go out to JME Ranch, Jason Ekman and Michelle Lovell-Ekman, for providing a wonderful facility and home cooked food for
everyone in attendance. Thank you to the horse owners for letting us use your horses for the hands on. Thank you to Jacob Manning,
CJF for making the trip to the PNW and sharing your knowledge with all of us. Thanks to Arcadia Birklid for organizing the FAWS trailer
and Rich Johnson for getting the checks to me on time!!! And a big shout out to all of the participants who made the trip to further
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3B Farrier Supply Spring Clinic 2021
with Midwestern Farriers Association
Featuring Jennifer Horn, CJF, Dick Becker, CJF & Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF
Thursday – The Midwestern Farriers Association hosted a Tester Update
Thursday at Ian Bevington’s. The testers were able to requalify their standing
with the AFA and work towards uniformed understanding of the certification
process.
Friday – MWFA sponsored Friday’s day of hands-on forging with Jennifer
Horn, Richard Becker, & Doug Russo. The day started out with Richard
discussing forging along with Jennifer & Doug’s input. The group then broke
up into their own stations to work on different aspects of forging.
Jennifer then proceed to demonstrate & discuss some of the aspects of both
artistic horseshoeing & blacksmithing. Jennifer & Doug built a humming bird
flower (Wall Bliss Blower), which was donated to a silent auction to help a
local injured farrier. The afternoon progressed on with some more hands on
forging, both shoeing & artistic.
Saturday – Saturday was sponsored by 3B Farrier supply. The morning
started out with Jennifer doing a slide show presentation. Due to the winds
in Nebraska, the presentation had to be brought inside after lunch where
Jennifer completed her presentation. Then in the afternoon, everyone went
out to Ian Bevington’s shop to work on shoeing the front end of a horse.
Richard shod one foot and Ian did the other while Jennifer narrated. The rest
of the day & evening was spent forging.
Thank you to all our sponsors: GE Forge & Tool, Cody James, Bassoli, Well-
Shod, NC Tools, Mustad Hoofcare Center Inc, AFA, Scott Anvils, Farrier Product
Distributions, Bassoli, Dave Showen, Les McCubbin, & Stan Tracz.
Thank you to Jennifer, Richard, & Doug for a great clinic!
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