Thank you for your patience and excitement for the competition! We have all pictures except for the two man class available below.
Note update to Open live Shoeing - shoe will be a heart bar WITH straight bar.
Farrier Competition & Clinic – Feb 7-8, 2025
Join us for an exciting weekend of learning and competition at Amherst Equestrian Center, Amherst, MA
Clinic Highlight:
We’re thrilled to host Tim Byrne, a former AFA treasurer, who will share insights on managing money in the farrier industry —don’t miss this valuable session!
Competition Details:
Classes for Novice, Intermediate, Open, and Two-Man Teams
Specific shoeing challenges include:
Novice Class 1:
pair of fronts, plain stamp, 6 nails, 12" 3/8-3/4, no clip
Novice Class 2:
pair of hinds, 11.5", 6 nails, 3/8-3/4, no clip
Novice Live Shoeing:
appropriate keg shoe toe clipped, front or hind, to fit a pattern, specimen 11" 3/8-3/4 hind, 6 nails, fullered lateral heel (fullered from heel nail to end of lateral heel).
Intermediate Class 1:
pair of fronts, 3/4 fullered, 3/8-3/4, 12" 6 nails toe clipped
Intermediate Class2:
pair of hinds, 3/4 fullered, 3/8-3/4, 11.5" 6 nails 1/4 clipped
Intermediate Live Shoeing:
on the foot, plain stamp, appropriate stock, toe clip front, 1/4 clip hind. specimen 11" 3/8 x 1 hind 3/4 fullered side clipped
Open Class 1:
pair of hinds 3/8x1, 11", feather fullered, 1/4 clip, 6 nails, punched stud holes 5/16
Open Class 2:
pair of straight bars, 15", 3/8 x 1, 3/4 fullered, rolled toe, 6 nails
Open Live shoeing:
Feather fullered, appropriate stock, toe clipped front,1/4 clipped hind. specimen, heart bar with straight bar, 18" 3/8x 1, 6 nails, rolled toe, feather fullered.
Two Man Class 1: NO PICTURES AVAILABLE YET
Plain stamp front, massolit toe clip, app stock. Hind fully fullered 1/4 clip hammer drawn, app stock.
Two Man Champ round: NO PICTURES AVAILABLE YET
Front- fully fullered, hammer drawn toe clip, app stock. Hind - plain stamp, massolit 1/4 clips, app stock.
All shoes will be turned in with appropriate nail. Any other questions, please feel free to text Tim at 603.765.1805.
Limited to 30 competitors – First come, first served!
Pre-registration deadline: Jan 24, 2025
Stay tuned for pictures of the shoe specs and event highlights!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and compete with the best!
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