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FPD is proud to support and/or sponsor shoeing clinics throughout the year. The clinics, conducted in various locations throughout the country, provide informative shoeing and tool techniques demonstrated by well-respected industry professionals.
Check the calendar below and plan to attend a clinic, contest, convention or other farrier related event near you. These events are usually open to farriers, veterinarians, and to the horse owning public. Please call the contact person to confirm the details including time and place of the event.
Events with 
are "FPD Featured Events". They are either supported by FPD or one of our retail dealers. We encourage your attendance at these Featured Events.
2010
March 6 – Arkansas
Clinic/Contest, The Stables, Bentonville, AR
Clinician/Judge: Chris Gregory CJF FWCF
Call Bill Ritter at 479-619-8341 or billgrit@aol.com for additional information.
March 12, 13 & 14 – Utah
World Championship Blacksmiths Competition, Utah Horse Expo, South Jordan, UT
Judge/Clinician: Jake Engler CJF
Call 575-868-2414 or cathorseshoeing@aol.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a sponsor of WCB events. www.anviledge.com
March 12 – Texas
Centaur Forge Clinic, New Braunfels, TX
Clinician: TBA
Call Mike Seaton at 830-627-2300 for additional information.
March 13 – Vermont
Vermont Farriers Association Spring Clinic, Bristol, VT
Clinician: Tracy Turner DVM
Call Diane Saunders at 802-453-3750 or dlsqtrhs@gmavt.net for additional information.
March 17 & 18 – California
Clinic on Laminitis & Founder, Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School, Plymouth, CA
Clinician: Esco Buff PhD CF
Call Bob Smith CF at 916-366-6064 or pchs@farrierschool.com for additional information. www.farrierschool.com
March 18, 19 & 20 – Alberta
Canadian Horseshoeing Championships, Calgary Stampede, Calgary, AB
Judge: Roy Bloom CJF
Call Janette Bamford at 403-261-9174 or jbamford@calgarystampede.com for additional information. www.stampedeagriculture.com
MARCH 20 – NEW HAMPSHIRE
CLINIC, HORSESHOES PLUS, BARRINGTON, NH
CLINICIAN: DAVE FARLEY CF
Call Bruce or Rob Cilley at 603-664-9064 or rcilley@horseshoesplus.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to sponsor Mr. Farley for this clinic. www.horseshoesplus.com
March 25, 26 & 27 – Ontario
Ontario Farriers Association Annual Convention, Guelph, ON
Speakers: Chris Gregory CJF MS FWCF and Mike Pownall DVM
Call Tim Koelln CF at 519-969-4644 or tntkoelln@cogeco.ca for additional information. www.ontariofarriers.com
March 26 – Pennsylvania
Northwestern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association 5th Annual Equine Symposium, Clarks Mills, PA
Clinician: Richard Mansmann VMD PhD
Call Dr. David Medic at 724-253-4186 or nwpvmaequinesymposium@dishmail.net for additional information.
MARCH 26 & 27 – OHIO
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND CLINIC, KEN DAVIS & SONS, RICHWOOD, OH
CLINICIAN: STEVE STANLEY
Call 740-943-2335 or kendavis@ken-davis.com for additional information.FPD is pleased to sponsor Mr. Stanley for this clinic. www.ken-davis.com
March 26 & 27 – Indiana
5th Year Anniversary & Spring Clinic, Jackson Farrier Supplies, Indianapolis, IN
Clinicians: Scott Lampert & Mitch Taylor CJF
Call Barb or Dale Jackson at 317-375-1735 for additional information.
March 27 – Michigan
8th Annual Free Clinic & Open House, Will Lent Horseshoe Company, Shelby, MI
Clinician: Red Renchin
Call Will or Keeley Lent at 231-861-5033 or wlhc@yahoo.com for additional information. www.willlent.com
March 27 - North Carolina
Annual Open House and Clinic, NC Tool Company, Pleasant Garden, NC
Clinician: TBA
Call 800-446-6498 or nctool@bellsouth.net for additional information.FPD is pleased to be a supporter for this clinic. www.nctoolco.com
March 27 – Saskatchewan
USHU Farrier Supply Annual Clinic, Saskatoon Prairieland Ag. Centre, Saskatoon, SK
Clinician: Lee Green CJF
Call Mr. Laurie Tonita at 306-229-9872 or ltonita@sasktel.net for additional information. www.ushu.ca
April 8, 9, 10, & 11 – Ohio
Equine Affaire, Columbus, OH
Call 740-845-0085 or info@equineaffaire.com for additional information. www.equineaffaire.com
APRIL 9 & 10 – CALIFORNIA
CLINIC, HORSESHOE MART, SANTA ROSA, CA
CLINICIAN: ROY BLOOM CJF
Call Selina Galick at 707-578-7320 for additional information. FPD is pleased to sponsor Mr. Bloom for this clinic.
APRIL 10 – OKLAHOMA
CLINIC, OKLAHOMA FARRIERS SUPPLY, ARDMORE, OK
CLINICIAN: DAVE FARLEY CF
Call Leslie Keith at 580-223-0064 or oshs@cableone.net for additional information. FPD is pleased to sponsor Mr. Farley for this clinic.
April 10 – New York
Clinic, Raber's Blacksmith Shop, Conewango Valley, NY
Clinician: TBA
Call Andy Raber at 716-569-6244 for additional information.
April 10 – Arkansas
Arkansas Professional Farriers Association Clinic, Arkansas State University, Beebe, AR
Clinician: Todd Walker CJF
Call Todd Bell at 501-605-3821 for additional information.
April 16 & 17 – Kentucky
Stockhoff's Annual Open House & Clinic, La Grange, KY
Clinicians: 2010 American Farriers Team
Call Molly Pappas at 502-222-3960 or 800-421-1002 or stockhoffshorseshoes@yahoo.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a supporter of this event. www.stockhoffsonline.com
April 16 & 17 – South Carolina
Monetta Farrier Specialties 15th Annual Spring Fling Open House & Clinic, Monetta, SC
Clinician: Mike Wildenstein CJF FWCF (Hons)
Call Emily Bull or Sarah Schwarz at 800-645-5101 or 803-685-5101 or emily@monettafarrier.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a supporter of this event. www.monettafarrier.com
April 16, 17 & 18 – Wisconsin
World Championship Blacksmiths Competition, Midwest Horse Fair, Madison, WI
Judge/Clinician: Roy Bloom CJF
Call 575-868-2414 or cathorseshoeing@aol.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a sponsor of WCB events. www.anviledge.com
April 17 – Mississippi
2nd Annual Clinic & Open House, McCormick Feed & Supply, Florence, MS
Clinician: Steve Kraus CJF
Call Scott or Brandy McCormick at 601-845-8454 for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a supporter of this event. Spring Meeting of Southern Farriers Association to follow Clinic.
April 23 – Wisconsin
Spring Clinic, Centaur Forge, Burlington, WI (Co-Hosted by Upper Midwest Horseshoers Association)
Clinician: TBA
Call Mary Nelson or Bekki Baas at 262-763-9175 or mnelson@centaurforge.com for additional information.
APRIL 24 - NEW HAMPSHIRE
MEADER SUPPLY CORPORATION 21ST ANNUAL FARRIER APPRECIATION DAY, ROCHESTER, NH
Clinician: DOUG WORKMAN CJF
Call Lorraine Rines at 800-446-7737 for additional information. FPD is pleased to be sponsor Mr. Workman for this event. www.meadersupply.com
May 1 – British Columbia
Annual Clinic, High Country Horseshoes, Langley, BC
Clinician: Jim Keith CJF (from Tucumcari, NM)
Call Hanni or Mogens Christensen at 604-530-0761 or highcountryhorseshoes@telus.net for additional information.
May 14 & 15 – North Carolina
North Carolina Horseshoers Association Clinic
Clinicians: 2010 American Farriers Team
Call Jerry Langdon at 919-280-6041 for additional information.
June 11, 12 & 13 – New Mexico
World Championship Blacksmiths Competition, Hammers & Hooves Horse Fair, Wildlife Resort, Edgewood, NM
Judge/Clinician: Conrad Trow CJF
Call 575-868-2414 or cathorseshoeing@aol.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a sponsor of WCB events. www.anviledge.com
June 19 – Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Contest, Saskatoon, SK
Judge: Hank McEwan CJF
Call Dave or Paula Marsh at 306-747-3925 for additional information.
August 13 & 14 – Virginia
Augusta County Fair Blacksmith Clinic & Contest, Fisherville, VA
Judge/Clinician: Chris Gregory CJF FWCF
Call Marcus Wise at 540-421-7853 or getwise@hughes.net for additional information.
September 9, 10 & 11 – New Hampshire
World Championship Blacksmiths Competition, High Note Festival, Epping, NH
Judge/Clinician: Craig Trnka CJF
Call 575-868-2414 or cathorseshoeing@aol.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a sponsor of WCB events. www.anviledge.com
September 22, 23 & 24 – Kentucky
Sport Horse Symposium -
"Promoting Peak Performance in Equine Athletes" - Marriott Griffin Gate Resort, Lexington, KY. Sponsored by AAEP & Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
Clinicians: Drs. Larry Bramlage, Steve Reed, Kent Allen, Wayne McIlwraith, Jean-Marie Denoix
Call Robin Murray at 859-233-0371 or rreh@roodandriddle.com for additional information. www.roodandriddle.com www.aaep.org
September 24, 25 & 26 – Washington
Farriers of Washington State Annual Convention, Western WA
Judge: Gerard Laverty CJF; Clinician: Mike Wildenstein CJF FWCF
Call Debbie Wetmore at 360-668-4132 or paradiselakenursury@gmail.com for additional information.
September 25 - October 10 – Kentucky
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Call 859-255-2010 or 888-WEG-2010 or info@feigames2010.org for additional information. www.alltechfeigames.com
September 27 – Virginia
Virginia State Fair Blacksmithing Contest, Doswell, VA
Judges: Rusty Wells CF & Mike Poe CJF
Call Scott Collier at 434-985-6777 or scottanvils@embarqmail.com for additional information.
October 22, 23 & 24 – Louisiana
World Championship Blacksmiths Competition, Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, LA
Judges/Clinicians: TBA
Call 575-868-2414 or cathorseshoeing@aol.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a sponsor of WCB events. www.anviledge.com
November 11, 12, 13, & 14 – Massachusetts
Equine Affaire, West Springfield, MA
Call 740-845-0085 or info@equineaffaire.com for additional information. www.equineaffaire.com
November 12 & 13 – Idaho
Farriers of Idaho Guild Fall Clinic
Clinician: TBA
Call Myren Amsden at 208-286-0955 for additional information.
December 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 – Maryland
American Association of Equine Practitioners 56th Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD
Call 859-233-0147 or aaepoffice@aaep.org for additional information. www.aaep.org
2011
February 23, 24, 25, & 26 – Kentucky
American Farrier's Association 40th Annual Convention and National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition, Lexington, KY
Call 859-233-7411 or info@americanfarriers.org for additional information. Vector Horseshoe Nails is pleased to sponsor the North American Challenge Cup Forging Competition. .www.americanfarriers.org or www.afaconvention.com
November 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 – Texas
American Association of Equine Practitioners 57th Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX
Call 859-233-0147 or aaepoffice@aaep.org for additional information. www.aaep.org