moreNOVEMBER 2009

Forge Magazine is the Official Magazine published for NAFBAE -
The National Association of Farriers, Blacksmiths and Agricultural Engineers.

Next issue - DECEMBER 2009

Published - 4 December 2009
Editorial Deadline - 2 November 2009
Advertising Deadline - 6 November 2009

NAFBAE and Forge Magazine - www.nafbae.org www.forgemagazine.co.uk

FORGE - The Farrier Website and Magazine!
For every Farrier, Apprentie Farrier, Blacksmith and Agricultural Engineer in the UK - this is the information service for you.

You will find articles on all aspects of farriery and we are always striving to achieve more. If you have an interesting article or technical article you would like to see published, don't hesitate to send it to us via email or call us on 01332 843107.

The National Association of Farriers, Blacksmiths and Agricultural Engineers (NAFBAE) works tirelessly for its members to support them in their craft. Whether trainee, apprentice, sole-trader or employer, NAFBAE helps protect the interests of the craft whilst demanding the highest standards. It does this by organising national and regional competitions, running educational and training courses as well as working closely with other industry bodies such as the Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF), Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths (WCB), the Farriers Registration Council (FRC) and the Farriery Training Agency (FTA).

Latest Updates26/10/09 - Catastrophic Hoof Failure and Farriery Management of Chronic Laminitis Lecture

24 - 25 Oct - Farriery demonstrations at
Countryside Live

24 Oct - New paths open for Farriers

14/10/09 - Sad News - We regret to report that Arthur Cottam passed away at the weekend

1/10/09 - LANTRA Call for the equine world to comment on the draft NOS for Equine Barefoot Care

23 August 2009 - See the latest updates from Josh Ramsey and Chuck Jones from the USA on the Edward Martin Cultural Exchange.

INTERVIEWS AND A VIEW OF THE ROYAL SHOW 2009 AVAILABLE TO VIEW NOW.
CLICK ON AN IMAGE BELOW TO SEE THE CLIPS. See Farrier Steven Beane talk about his win at Calgary World Champion Blacksmithing Competition ...

moreRESULTS

For more information go to the Results Page

Winners of the 30th International Team Horseshoeing Championships 2009 are - ENGLAND! Well Done to all the Teams.

Farriery Training Agency
Sefton House NewsMore exciting news for Forge MagazineThe Farriery Training Agency (FTA) is a Managing Agency established by the Farriers Registration Council (FRC) to oversee the training of farriery apprentices in Great Britain. The FTA does, however, welcome applications from potential apprentices worldwide.