The Natural Angle: Calendar

FPD sponsors shoeing clinics throughout the year in various parts of the country. Check here for information – get the contact info and plan to come if you are able. Most of the clinics are free and open to farriers, veterinarians and to the horse owning public.

2008

May 14, 15, 16 & 17 - California
Western States Farriers Association presents the 23rd Annual Northern California Classic, Placerville, CA. Judges/Clinicians - Jim Poor CJF and Pat Gallahan CJF. Call 707-396-0012 or email forgingafuture@yahoo.com for additional information.

May 22, 23 & 24 - Colorado
24th Annual Four Corners Contest, Castle Rock, CO. Judges/Clinicians - Danny Ward & Neil Miller. Call Craig or Jackie Quinn 303-814-9477 or email coffinbonep3@live.com for additional information.

May 31 - Arkansas
Arkansas Horseshoers Association Annual Spring Clinic. Clinician - Dallas Morgan CJF, DWCF. Call Mike Huff at 501-844-7127 for additional information.

June 12, 13 & 14 - Arizona
World Championship Blacksmiths - Flagstaff, AZ - in conjunction with Annual Father's Day PRCA Rodeo. Judge/Clinician - TBA. Call 641-660-3888 or champion@worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a sponsor for WCB events. www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com

August 28, 29 & 30 - Montana
World Championship Blacksmiths - Dillon, MT - in conjunction with Beaverhead County Fair. Judge/Clinician - TBA. Call 641-660-3888 or champion@worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a sponsor for WCB events. www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com

September 5, 6 & 7 - Minnesota
2nd Annual Horseshoeing/Forging Contest & Clinic. Call 651-645-1008 or email dkleinendorst@comcast.net for additional information.

October 3 & 4 - Georgia
2008 Georgia Professional Farriers' Association Annual Clinic & Contest. Judge/Clinician - Michael Wildenstein CJF, FWCF (Hons) Call Glen Henderson at 706-745-1840 or email abletinker@windstream.net for additional information.

October 8, 9, 10 & 11 - California
2008 San Diego County Farriers Association Annual Clinic & Contest. Second leg in the Triple Crown Series. Judge/Clinician - TBA. Call Dannette Harmeson at 619-445-9942 or email harmesonj@aol.com for additional information.

October 17 - California
2008 Empire Farrier Charity Golf Tournament, Cross Creek Golf Club, Temecula, CA. Call 951-296-0046 or email empirefarrier@earthlink.net for additional information.

October 17 & 18 - Alabama
21st Annual Seminar & Annual Mark Thorpe Memorial Contest at Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing, Gadsden, AL. Call 256-546-2036 or email tmcnew@microxl.com for additional information.

October 18, 19 & 20 - Texas
2008 Texas Professional Farriers Association Shoeing Contest, Denton, TX. Call David Edens CJF 940-549-7024 or email dledens@pgrb.com for additional information.

October 23, 24 & 25 - Missouri
Missouri Association of Professional Farriers Shoeing Contest. Call Mike Norris 816-838-2693 or email chrissyn@fairpoint.net for additional information.

November 13, 14 & 15 - Massachusetts
World Championship Blacksmiths - West Springfield, MA - in conjunction with Equine Affaire. Judge/Clinician - TBA. Call 641-660-3888 or champion@worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a sponsor for WCB events. www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com

December 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 - California
American Association of Equine Practitioners 54th Annual Convention - San Diego, CA. Call 859-233-0147 or aaepoffice@aaep.org for additional information. www.aaep.org

2009

January 29, 30 & 31 - California
World Championship Blacksmiths National Championship & Super Clinic - Pomona, CA - in conjunction with Equine Affaire. Judge/Clinician - TBA. Call 641-660-3888 or champion@worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com for additional information. FPD is pleased to be a sponsor for WCB events. www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com

February 3, 4, 5, & 6 - Ohio
International Hoof-Care Summit - Cincinnati, OH. Call 800-645-8455 or 262-782-4480 or mussera@lesspub.com for additional information. www.lesspub.com

February 25, 26, 27 & 28 - Tennessee
American Farrier's Association 38th Annual Convention - Chattanooga, TN. Call 859-233-7411 or farriers@americanfarriers.org for additional information. www.americanfarriers.org or www.afaconvention.com 2009 AFA National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Judges: Steven Beane AWCF, Austin Edens CJF, and Conrad Trow CJF. AFA/FIA MarketPlace Information: Farrier Industry Association, 403 Axminister Drive, Fenton, MO 63026; Tel 636-326-1500; Fax 636-326-1823 or visit www.farrierindustry.org

December 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 - Nevada
American Association of Equine Practitioners 55th Annual Convention - Las Vegas, NV. Call 859-233-0147 or aaepoffice@aaep.org for additional information. www.aaep.org

2010

February 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 - Oregon
American Farrier's Association 39th Annual Convention - Portland, OR. Call 859-233-7411 or farriers@americanfarriers.org for additional information. www.americanfarriers.org or www.afaconvention.com AFA/FIA MarketPlace Information: Farrier Industry Association, 403 Axminister Drive, Fenton, MO 63026; Tel 636-326-1500; Fax 636-326-1823 or visit www.farrierindustry.org

2011

February 27, 28 & March 1 - Kentucky
American Farrier's Association 40th Annual Convention - Lexington, KY. Call 859-233-7411 or farriers@americanfarriers.org for additional information. www.americanfarriers.org or www.afaconvention.com AFA/FIA MarketPlace Information: Farrier Industry Association, 403 Axminister Drive, Fenton, MO 63026; Tel 636-326-1500; Fax 636-326-1823 or visit www.farrierindustry.org

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