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Farrier Product Distribution Sponsors New AFA Contest Division

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Dan

FPD will be sponsoring the new Kerckhaert-Liberty Intermediate Division at the American Farrier’s Association National Competition in Reno, Nevada, February 26-27, 2014. We appreciate another opportunity to be involved in the continuing education and improvement of skills that come as … Continue reading →

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The Kriz Farm Farrier Operation

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Dan

We recently did a Facebook post with an image of a horseshoe pile at the Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School in Ardmore. Very impressive image. That sparked comments from folks and questions about the horseshoes piled up outside the Kriz Farm … Continue reading →

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Farriers in WCB Competition – Madison, WI

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Dan

  Early morning preparation of the coke fires for the WCB competition rig. Craig Trnka has been working for months to get this mobile rig set to go for the first event of the season and it looks like his … Continue reading →

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Farrier Team Surprises FPD in Baton Rouge

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Dan

The 2012 American Farrier’s Team presented FPD with a great shoe board to show their appreciation for support FPD has provided in the past year. FPD has always been a strong supporter of the AFA and the competitions held each … Continue reading →

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Farriers Gather for World Horseshoeing Classic Contest

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Dan

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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This is What We’re Talking About in the Farrier Trade

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Dan

We just received the comment below from Jesse Silverman on an earlier post regarding our project to bring more educational material to the industry and Mike Wildenstein’s involvement in that effort. I think it sums up how a lot of people see … Continue reading →

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Farrier Product Distribution Interviewed by AFJ

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Dan

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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New Phase for FPD Farrier Info

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Dan

Mike Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (hons) recently signed on with FPD to help with our clinic program. We have been planning other ways to promote education in the farrier industry and Mike’s involvement will be a key to providing ideas and material … Continue reading →

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Educational Programs for Farriers

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Dan

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 →

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KY Derby Race Day Shoeing

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Dan

  Day of- quite often the choice of some trainers for shoeing race horses. The Kentucky Derby is no exception and Derby Day 2012 we caught Steve Norman and Todd Boston working on Derby horses. You can see a video clip … Continue reading →

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