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October 2025

East Coast Horseshoeing School Clinic

October 31, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - November 1, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
East Coast Horseshoeing School
51 Ward Rd.
Martinsville, VA 24112-0487 United States
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Novice Farrier Competition on October 31.
 
Farrier Clinic on November 1.
 

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November 2025

Farrier’s Depot Open House

November 7, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Farrier’s Depot
5800 SW 25th St. Unit 200
Ocala, FL 34474 United States
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For more information, call 352-840-0106.

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The Horseshoe Barn Farrier Clinic

November 8, 2025
The Horseshoe Barn
1223 Blumenfeld Drive
Sacramento, CA 95815 United States
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For more information, call 916-925-6534.

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December 2025

2025 WCB National Championship

December 3, 2025 - December 6, 2025
Billy Bob’s
2520 Rodeo Plaza
Ft. Worth, TX 76164 United States
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Judges Vincent Lamaille and Jean Julian Remy of Belgium.

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January 2026

Ontario Farriers Association Winter Clinic

January 9 - January 10

With Clinician Troy Wood.

Location TBD.

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The Shoein’ Shop Farrier Clinic

January 10
The Shoein’ Shop
31740 Dunlap Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399 United States
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With Clinician Austin Edens.

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2026 Free Winter Clinic for WCB Members

January 15 - January 17
Well-Shod
305 N Arthur St
Amarillo, TX 79107 United States
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The Tenth Tex Cauthen Hans Albrecht Seminar

January 18 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
University of Kentucky Gluck Research Center
1400 Nicholasville Rd.
Lexington, KY 40546-0099 United States
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The Tenth Tex Cauthen/Hans Albrecht Farrier/Veterinarian/Researcher Seminar presents at 9:00 AM on Sunday, January 18, 2026 LIVE in the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center Auditorium and worldwide via ZOOM. The guests of honor are Doug, Kerry and Steve Cauthen and Mrs. Vicki Albrecht.

The focus of this year’s seminar is Soundness Starts at the Hoof.

QUESTIONS? Contact Dr. Thomas Tobin at ttobin@uky.edu.

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February 2026

International Hoof-Care Summit

February 3 - February 6
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
1 W Rivercenter Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011 United States
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For more information, visit www.americanfarriers.com/ihcs.

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Visby Farrier Clinic

February 21
Visby Products
3101 Fairlane Farms Rd Suite #6
Wellington, FL 33414 United States
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With Clinician Dusty Franklin, CJF Awcf.

For more information, call (561) 965-9602.

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March 2026

Farrier Hub 2nd Annual Spring Clinic

March 7 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Farrier Hub
29834 N Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 134
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 United States
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With Clinician Austin Edens, CJF.

For more information, click here to download a clinic flyer.

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Ken Davis & Sons Farrier Clinic

March 14
Ken Davis & Sons Inc
367 E Blagrove St.
Richwood, OH 43344 United States
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With Clinicians Bobby Menker and Steve Stanley.

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American Farrier’s Association 54th Annual Convention

March 16 - March 20
Statehouse Convention Center
101 E Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72201 United States
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For more information, visit www.americanfarriers.org/page/ 2026-convention-home.

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NC Tool Open House and Clinic

March 28
NC Tool
6133 Hunt Road
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 United States
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With Clinician Blane Chapman, CJF.

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April 2026

FAWS Triple Crown Spring Contest 2026

April 10 - April 12
Triple H Arena
639 Penning Rd.
Chehalis, WA 98532 United States
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With Judge and Clinician Bode Trnka.

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2026 West Texas Ranch Rodeo

April 22 - April 25
Amarillo National Center
3301 South East 10th Ave.
Amarillo, TX 79104 United States
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With Judge Mike Augenstein, CJF. 

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May 2026

Farrier Efficiency and Career Longevity Clinic

May 2 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lester’s Horse Shoeing
5242 Force Rd.
Shreve, OH 44676 United States
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With Dave Farley, CF, APF-I and Jay Farley.

RSVP by 4/24/26 to Lester Yoder at 330-473-7078.

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Northeast Farrier Supply Clinic

May 9
Northeast Farrier Supply
480 Hayden Station Rd. Unit A
Windsor, CT 06098 United States
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With Clinician Bodie Trnka.

For more information, call 860-379-8553.

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Music City Farriers Association Clinic

May 9
Equine Surgical Center
3079 Armstrong Valley Rd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37128 United States
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With Dr. Blake Everett DVM, MS, ACVS, LA; John Schmidt CJF, AWCF; and Dan Schroeder.

RSVP to Leslie Jones at 615-476-2991.

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Southern Farriers Association Clinic

May 30
Mississippi Ag and Farrier Supply
105 SE Clark St.
Flora, MS 39071 United States
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With Andrew Wells, CJF.

Hosted by Mississippi Ag and Farrier Supply.

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June 2026

The Farrier’s Friend Clinic

June 4 - June 6
The Stables At LaDena Downs
9900 Price Coffee Road
Bentonville, AR 72712 United States
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Hosted by Jamey Carsel, CJF of The Farrier’s Friend, featuring Mark Caldwell, PhD, FWCF

Three-day clinic combining theory, anatomy, and hands-on application. Topics include painting a horse, understanding physiological and anatomical reference points, and applying that knowledge in real-world scenarios. The final day features a team-based competition.

Pre-registration required.

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Montana Farrier Clinic

June 6 - June 7
Sheehan Equine Dental & Chiropractic Laurel, MT United States + Google Map

With Clinician Blane Chapman, CJF.

For more information, call Luke Sheehan at 307-257-4553.

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Delmarva Farriers Association (DFA) Farrier Clinic

June 13
Abner Hershberger’s Shop
947 Apple Grove School Rd.
Camden-Wyoming, DE 19934-4115 United States
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With Clinician Mark Schneider, CJF.

Contact Alvin Beiler at 717-468-0275 for more information.

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Arizona State Farriers Association (ASFA) Summer Clinic

June 13
The Ranch at Cave Creek
6206 E Rockaway Hills Dr.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 United States
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Clinician Craig Trnka, CJF.

Contact Jessica Kubiak at 937-475-6109 for more information.

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Raber Blacksmith Shop Farrier Clinic

June 17
Raber Blacksmith Shop
6370 US-62 (12451 Eldredge Rd.)
Conewango Valley, NY 14726 United States
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Contact Andy Raber at 716-489-6225 for more information.

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2026 Road Runner Classic

June 24 - June 27
World Championship Blacksmiths Headquarters
47 Rainbow Rd.
Edgewood, NM 87015 United States
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With Judge Stan Mullen.

For more information, click here. 

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New Mexico Professional Horseshoers Association (NMPHA) Clinic and Contest

June 24 - June 25
47 Rainbow Rd
47 Rainbow Rd.
Edgewood, NM 87015 United States
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With Clinician and Judge Travis Koons, CJF. Contact Chris Madrid at 505-470-2602 for more information.

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West Coast Farrier and Veterinary Clinic

June 27 - June 28
Westerly Stud and Equestrian Center
1550 Alisos Rd.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460 United States
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With Clinicians Dr. Simon Curtis, FWCF, BSc (Hons), PhD, HonAssocRCVS; Gavin Moody; and Mitch Taylor, CJF, AWCF.

Contact Lee Watkins at 805-338-9224 for more information.

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July 2026

Meet and Greet with Ed Szymanski of FPD

July 13
Oleo Acres Farrier Supply
12339 Mead Way
Littleton, CO 80125 United States
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Learn more about Kerckhaert Steel Comfort Sport and Prime Fit shoes, as well as Liberty HardTop Nails.

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Rocky Mountain Farriers Association (RMFA) Colorado Classic

July 16 - July 18
Chuck Lewis Hockey Rink
County Rd 22
Kremmling, CO 80459 United States
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With Judges Iain Richie (Intermediate & Open Division) and Brian Buckner, CJF (Student & Novice Division).

Click here to register.

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Rafter V Summer Clinic

July 18
Rafter V Farrier Supply
2258 North 2000 West
Parowan, UT 84761 United States
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With Clinician Jerry von Kaenel.

For more information, contact 435-590-2864.

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Hot Augusta Farrier Contest

July 23 - July 25
Augusta Expo
277 Expo Rd.
Fishersville, VA 22939 United States
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With Judge Tyson Clark, CJF.

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August 2026

South Western Ohio Farriers Association (SWOFA) Contest

August 7 - August 8
Miami University Equestrian Center
4998 Oxford Trenton Rd.
Oxford, OH 45056 United States
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With Clinician and Judge Chris Madrid.

Contact Jacob Simoni at 937-751-0230 for more information.

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Vermont Farrier Association Green Mountain Contest

August 21 - August 22
Vermont State Fair
175 S Main St.
Rutland, VT 05701 United States
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With Judge Iain Ritchie.

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Empire State Farrier’s Association Clinic and Contest

August 29 - August 30
Southlands Foundation
5771 US-9
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 United States
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With Clinician Cody Gregory. For more information, contact Tom DuBois at tomdubois109@gmail.com.

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September 2026

2026 World Championships at Spruce Meadows

September 9 - September 13
Spruce Meadows
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Calgary, Alberta T2X 4B7 Canada
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With Judges Travis Koons and Ian Gajczak.

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Missouri Association of Professional Farriers (MAPF) Clinic Extravaganza

September 11 - September 12
Missouri Forget Me Not Horse & Rescue & Sanctuary
1025 Heritage Dr.
Linn Creek, MO 65052 United States
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Featuring Clinicians Tim Hoover, Todd Haenel and Dusty Franklin. To register, call 816-694-4904.

For more information, click here. 

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Farriers of Idaho Guild Clinic

September 11 - September 12
8755 W. Joplin Rd. Meridian, ID 83646 United States + Google Map

With Clinician Blane Chapman.

For more information, contact Charlie Zamagni at figmembers@yahoo.com.

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Forge for a Lifetime Charity Horseshoeing and Forging Contest

September 11 - September 12
900 Big Mount Rd. Thomasville, PA 17364 United States + Google Map

Hosted by Chris Diehl.

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Schwartz Farrier Supply Clinic

September 12
Schwartz Farrier Supply
2194 US Hwy 27
Berne, IN 46711 United States
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With Clinician Laverne Mast from Middlebury, Indiana.

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Cornbelt Classic Farrier Competition

September 17 - September 19
Big 4 Fair Grounds
499 Greenwood Ave.
Nashua, IA 50658 United States
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With Judge Bodie Trnka. For more information, contact Matthew Ostergard at 815-297-7367.

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Indiana Farriers Association Clinic

September 22
Janssen Veterinary Clinic
2420 W. 236th St.
Sheridan, IN 46034 United States
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With Clinician Troy Wood. For more information, contact Dustin Schuck at 765-490-0686.

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Mid-Eastern Farrier’s Association (MEFA) Contest

September 25
Hocking College
3301 Hocking Pkwy
Nelsonville, OH 45764 United States
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With Clinician and Judge Mark Schneider, CJF.

Contact Levi Dale Runion at 740-255-2375 for more information.

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FAWS Triple Crown and Fall Conference

September 25 - September 27
639 Penning Rd. Chehalis, WA 98532 United States + Google Map

With Judge Shayne Carter. For more information, contact Brian Strelow at 360-320-8826.

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World Dairy Expo 2026

September 29 - October 2
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI 53713 United States
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For more information, click here.

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2026 State Fair of Virginia

September 30 - October 4
State Fair of Virginia
13191 Dawn Blvd.
Doswell, VA 23047 United States
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With Judge Adam Fahr. For more information, click here. 

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October 2026

Tennessee Farrier Supply Clinic

October 3
Tennessee Farrier Supply
1050 Harper Lane
Cumberland Furnace, TN 37051 United States
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With Clinician Dr. Nathaniel Wright.

Contact Tennessee Farrier Supply at 615-464-4575 for more information.

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Amsterdam Farrier Supply Clinic

October 3
Amsterdam Farrier Supply
185 Amsterdam Road
New Holland, PA 17557 United States
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With Clinician Austin Edens, CJF.

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International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF) 2nd Annual Fall Expo

October 9 - October 11
Treharne’s Training Center
49053 Fredricktown Clarkson Rd.
Negley, OH 44441 United States
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For more information, click here. 

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Centaur Forge Farrier Clinic

October 10
Centaur Forge – Burlington
117 N. Spring Street
Burlington, WI 53105 United States
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Contact 262-763-9175 for more information. 

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