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Calendar of Events

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