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Farriers Gather for World Horseshoeing Classic Contest
The World Horseshoeing Classic contest was held recently at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School in Richmond, KY. Fifteen 4 person teams competed over the three days of the event, setting a new entry record for the contest. FPD was glad to be … Continue reading
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Tagged blacksmith, Farrier, hoof, horseshoeing
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Horseshoe Ribbons for Sandy Hook
Recently, we received a phone call from Steve Storms of Montague Blacksmith Supply in New York asking if FPD would donate horseshoes to a group of farriers from Newtown, Connecticut. Led by farrier Joe Santos, the group planned to shape … Continue reading
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Tagged blacksmith, Farrier, good deeds by farriers, horseshoes, kerckhaert, memorial ribbons, philanthropy, sandy hook
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Farrier Product Distribution Interviewed by AFJ
The American Farriers Journal recently interviewed FPD on several topics, including our mission, educational focus and products recently introduced to the market . These video interviews are now up on YouTube. Clicking these links will get you right to the videos. … Continue reading
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Tagged Farrier, hoof, horseshoeing
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Join Farrier Jim Jimenez Webinar
Jim Jimenez, veteran race horse farrier located in southern California will be the presenter for a webinar on December 20. This webinar is sponsored by FPD and hosted by the American Farrier’s Journal . Jim has been working for a … Continue reading
Educational Programs for Farriers
FPD has been fortunate to have a solid list of farrier clinicians dedicated to improving the skills and education of farriers throughout North America. Recently, we have added a well known and respected name to that list. Mike Wildenstein, CJF, … Continue reading
Fall Farrier Events in Full Swing
You can count on the farrier clinic and contest activity to pick up pace dramatically once September arrives. This year is no exception and the calendar is full of events that provide educational opportunities. Most events are free and open … Continue reading
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Tagged clinic, Farrier, horseshoes
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FPD & Bellota Supporting American Farriers Team
Report from Katlynn Sacco: Saturday August 25th, I attended the last practice of the American Farriers Team before they head off to Stoneleigh for the International Competition. The practice was held in the Mounted Police Barn at the Kentucky … Continue reading
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Tagged farrier competition, stoneleigh
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Summer’s End – Farrier Clinic Season Begins
It is the last of August and an unusually hot and brutal summer is coming to a close. Each year the end of summer is mourned by those who dread the eventual onset of winter. On the other hand, fall … Continue reading
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Tagged clinic, Farrier, hoof
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American Farriers Team in Ky Horse Park
AFT TEAM PRACTICE report from Katlynn Sacco Friday June 22: Rob Logsdon and I (FPD Sales Staff members) attended the American Farriers Team Practice. We were met by the Team Manager, Conrad Trow, CJF. Conrad is a well-respected farrier holding … Continue reading
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Tagged american farrier, horse park, liberty nails
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Belmont gathering of leading Race Track Farriers
The activities leading up to the Belmont Stakes were reported heavily in the racing world, but little mention was made of the role some of the top farriers in the racing world have in the team effort necessary for … Continue reading
