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August 2015 - WCB Tonypandy Award
Call for entries - closing date 30th November 2015.
February 2015 - Aiming for the AWCF or FWCF?
Give yourself the best chance with a BFBA course.
The British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association (BFBA) is holding two courses for farriers wishing to study for the Associateship or Fellowship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (AWCF or FWCF).
February 2015 - Apprentices, would you like to spend three days in France?
Apprentices are invited to attend the European Federation of Farriery Associations (EFFA) educational event in Burgundy, France – at Saligny sur Roudon - from March 27 to 29. The three-day event will be a combination of forging competitions, lectures, workshops, dissections, demonstrations and a prizegiving ceremony.
February 2015 - Horses Inside Out - Latest Events
This year Horses Inside Out is running more CPD for therapist days in Leicestershire. As well as fulfilling the need for CPD they give people who work alone the opportunity to ‘bounce’ ideas off other professionals. We are also dipping our toes in the water by running a day course for saddlers to learn more about the practical aspects of applied biomechanics and anatomical principles of movement related to the horse’s back.
more details ...
Keith Wilkin
Died 24th December 2014
Funeral details:
St Barts Church, Porthleven, Cornwall
Thursday 15th January at 12pm
August 2014 - Vet / Farriery Relationship
Jim Belknap, a surgeon and laminitis researcher at the Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine has initiated a survey that looks at aspects and issues surrounding the vet/farriery relationship from the farrier's point of view.
July 2014 - The European Farriery Championship and Convention
25-27 July 2014 - Congratulations to David Varini on becoming the European Champion 2014.
Full results available to download here courtesy of Tom Ryan.
More information and images available in Forge Magazine August 2014.
July 2014 - BFBA National Champion Apprentice
Wales's Glen Janes is 2014 BFBA Apprentice National Champion, having scored 18.6 out of a possibly 20 points for two shoes - a front bar shoe and a deep seated open shoe. Judges, Huw Dyer and Gavin Colby told Forge that standards were generally high this year, which made judging hard.
July 2014 - The Farriers Registration Council Election
The Registrar has announced that the election of four Registered Farriers to the Registration Council will take place on 8 December 2014, in accordance with the Farriers Registration Council Election Scheme.
June 2014 - Valuable feedback from BFBA March pre-diploma day
Now well-established, the BFBA’s pre-diploma ‘mock exam’ weekends have proved their worth to apprentices time after time.
Recent changes to the way farriers are trained has added a further dimension to the ‘pre-dip’.
June 2014 - Call for 'fit' farriers
Horsemart (www.horsemart.co.uk) has announced that Sussex-based Equine Charity ‘How 2 Train ur Human’ is planning to produce what it calls the ‘Fit Farrier 2015’ calendar to raise awareness of its work and to raise funds towards an affordable animal ambulance for the Sussex area. It is now calling for pictures and says: ‘Please send us your pictures of your beloved horses with your farrier with as much detail as possible including farrier’s region and your horses name and nominee’s name.’ It adds that the photos can be fun, serious, black and white, colour current or ‘decades old’.
June 2014 - Handmade Shoes (UK) Spring Clinic
Jon Atkinson DipWCF, 2011 National Champion, highly skilled toolmaker and a concise, informative clinician. This year he is entered to take part in the World Championships at Calgary for the first time, so before the hard practice begins we were delighted to welcome him to Handmade Shoes for a clinic.
June 2014 - Look out, here come the Barbarians
An email was sent, competitions were discussed - mainly about the European Championships between serving and retired British Army farriers - then FSM Bob Blackwood said that the Army would not be going to the Home international in Belfast this year and was I interested in mobilising ‘Dads Army’?
June 2014 - New Farriery exhibit launched at the World of James Herriot in Thirsk
The World of James Herriot (www.worldofjamesherriot.org) recently introduced a new exhibit that demonstrates a working farrier in a scene reminiscent of the type the famous vet and author would have experienced. A bronze statue of Alf Wight, 'James Herriot,' is also to be erected at the museum and will mark the beginning of a new Legacy Fund with the aim of providing bursary support for young people who wish to become vets or animal care specialists
The role of farriers in the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery was described by Staff Sergeant Alan Bould MTF. His talk began an interesting day at the Troop’s home in Woolwich barracks on March 8, which was organised by Strömsholm. Staff Sergeant Bould described why the Troop had moved from St John’s Wood to its new home in Woolwich, which offers superior new facilities and is much better for the 111 horses housed there.
June 2014 - A view from an Apprentice
Four years and two months is a long time to be an apprentice. It’s also an even longer time to be with one boss and some of us won’t end our apprenticeship with the same ATF we started out with. The majority of apprentices will have a good training experience and will stay with their ATF; however, a small number will want to change.
June 2014 - Introducing apprentice farrier blogger, Phoebe
Hi, I’m Phoebe. I recently did my first block at Myerscough College - the four-year countdown to my diploma begins now. Wow is there a lot to learn. No pressure!
I am from Lancaster and I am training with Kevin Willard FWCF in Kent. I got into farriery later in the game than most - aged 24. After leaving school I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. I balanced full-time restaurant work to support myself at university and qualified as a journalist.
June 2014 - 10th International Congress for Farriers and Vets
True to Mustad’s promise, ‘the congress focuses on high level/interesting topics with a balance between theoretical lectures and practical “in room” demonstrations. There were simultaneous translations in several languages, which made the language barrier small and “how to” small focus groups provided much debate’. Mustad celebrated the 10th anniversary of this international congress by taking the event to Rome; it was held between March 14 and 16.
April 2014 - BFBA 35th International Team Horseshoeing Championships
Open and Apprentice Team Entry Forms and Hotel Booking Forms now available to download.
April 2014 - How to evaluate the Equine Hoof Capsule
The hoof capsule is comprised of the hoof wall, sole, frog, and bulbs of the heels, which, through the unique continuous bond between its components, form a casing on the ground surface of the limb that affords protection to the soft tissue and osseous structures enclosed within the capsule.
April 2014 - Farriers in the Racing Industry in Mumbai and Pune, India
When I first travelled to India in the early 1990s the trimming and shoeing of Thoroughbreds was very rudimentary. The tools used were mostly handmade or poorly maintained. I recently returned for some work and took the opportunity to record farriers, blacksmiths and their work in Mumbai and Pune.
April 2014 - Visit to the 11th International Hoof Care Summit
On a very cold January evening Professor Renate Weller and I arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio, to present some of the farriery research undertaken at the Royal Veterinary College, London, at this year’s International Hoof Care Summit.
April 2014 - The Worshipful Company of Farriers and the Farriers Registration CouncilPresentation of Diploma and Associateship Registration Certificates
The Master of the Worshipful Company of Farriers, Simon Fleet, and Lieutenant Colonel Mark Houghton, representing the Chairman of the Farriers Registration Council, presided at a presentation ceremony at the Honourable Artillery Company, London, on Thursday, 27th February.
April 2014 - 10th International Congress for Vets and farriers
This will be the 10th Anniversary, and for this reason we move it into the historical/political and cultural centre of Italy, it will take place in Rome. Congress centre and Hotel will be in the same very nice structure, that its easily connected with the main airports and the city centre.
April 2014 - President's address
Well the year is galloping on and hopefully we have had the worst of the wet weather. Locally to me there are a lot of relieved customers and I can appreciate we have not been the worst affected. I hope those farriers who work in the Somerset levels or other flooded areas of the country have been able to maintain some sort of service for their customers; we are all hoping that your lives return to some sort of normality soon.
January 2014 - Introducing blogging farrier, Philip Monkhouse
Philip Monkhouse is a farrier who also enjoys writing … articles, blogging and, he says, a novel is on the way. His writing is not about how to shoe a horse, although aspects of his life as a farrier slip in here and there, and he says that his aim is to leave the world in a better humour than he found it. Since his most recent piece happens to be more related to farriery than most of his others he has kindly given Forge permission to share it, and says that he has changed some of the names to protect the innocent/guilty!
January 2014 - Latest News from WCF
News on WCF new website!
AWCF and FWCF Examination dates and information.
December 2013 - Lecturer in Farriery required at Warwickshire College
Lecturer in Farriery at Warwickshire College Ref: GL3
Are you qualified to at least DWCF or equivalent and have the ambition to attain higher qualifications?
December 2013 - Matt Allen Collection
In February 2013 Matt went to put a shoe back on a horse, it was the first time he had done the horse or visited the yard. It was a hind shoe, he had nailed the shoe on and was checking the nails when he saw the foot coming up quickly towards him, it struck him in the face and sent him flying backwards, unfortunately there was a metal bar behind him which he struck with the back of his head splitting his skull open from ear to ear.
December 2013 - Training Events for Approved training farriers (ATFs)
Saturday 7th December 2013 |
Saturday 25th January 2014 |
Saturday 22nd February 2014 |
Herefordshire and Ludlow College Holme Lacy Campus Holme Lacy Hereford HR2 6LL |
Warwickshire College* Moreton Morrell Centre |
Myerscough College* St Michaels Road Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RY |
September 2013 - National Apprentice Farrier Champion 2013 Results
Scotland apprentices took the top four places at todays BFBA's National Apprentice Championship, which puts them in confident mood for the Apprentice Team Shoemaking Competition on Sunday.
September 2013 - Take advantage of T.E.N.’s offer on Laminitis Prone Hooves
To help owners support their horses this autumn T.E.N. supplements has dropped the price of T.E.N. Laminitis Prone Hooves by 30% during the autumn.
September 2013 - Alltech brings innovative UK company "Horses Inside Out" to Equus Live
Equestrians can learn how to optimise their horse’s performance through nutrition and understanding the digestive and musculo-skeletal system
September 2013 - BFBA League Table Information - downloads updated 10 September
There are THREE separate points leagues, all open to members of the association only:-
Open classes
1st / 2nd year Apprentice Classes
3rd / 4th year Apprentice Classes
August 2013 - News from Stromsholm
Stromsholm Ltd, the UK’s leading farrier supplier and hoof care company based in Milton Keynes, are delighted to be the main sponsor for the new dressage competition aimed for the retrained racehorse.
The unaffiliated classes will be held at the Addington Manor Equestrian Centre in Buckingham between October and March, with the Championship held in April.
July 2013 - HTC at the Three Counties Show 2013
Despite mixed weather the Three Counties Show at Malvern still brought in thousands of visitors. Each year the Blacksmithing and Farriery Access students and staff have a presence at the show, displaying a variety of work as well as testing their skills in a number of competitions.
July 2013 - Exciting new TV craft show needs you!
Do you have a passion and talent for metal?
Blacksmithing has played a vital role in industrial evolution for thousands of years.
Have YOU ever dreamt of becoming a professional Blacksmith and creating masterpieces that will last for generations to come?
July 2013 - Lameness continues to be a problem for nation's horses
Results from the Blue Cross National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), have revealed lameness as the most common syndrome affecting the UK’s horses and ponies. The 2013 survey attracted a 21% increase in responses from across the sector, indicating that more people than ever are keen to safeguard the future health and welfare of their horses. The data will be released to equine and veterinary colleges and universities to be used as primary source material.
July 2013 - Once in a lifetime volunteer opportunity with overseas equine charity
Have you always wanted to help working equines abroad? Would you enjoy the challenge and adventure of living and working in a foreign country in a hot climate?
June 2013 - Vicki Cooper, NFTA's Recruitment and CPD manager, and Deputy Operations Manager
At the FRC Council Meeting on June 27, 2013, the FRC chairman, Commodore Richard Bridges, announced the sudden death of Vicki Cooper from a brain haemorrhage on June 26, 2013. She had worked for the NFTA for 12 years. All who knew and worked with her send their condolences to her family.
June 2013 - Major change to farrier training
UK farrier training will in future be college-led after a vote on the future of farrier training was taken by the Farriers Registration Council on June 27. An official statement is now available to view.
June 2013 - Mr Glenn Brooke's funeral - Tues 18th June
Mr Glenn Brooke's funeral will be on Tuesday 18th June at 2.15pm
St Andrews Church
Bishopthorpe
York
No flowers. Donations to 'Yorkshire Cancer Research'
Reception following funeral at York Racecourse.
June 2013 - BFBA National Championships - 1 June 2013
Results available now ... click here to go to the results page
WCF Master, Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter, Duncan Thomson (winners striker), BFBA National Champion 2013 Nigel Brown and BFBA President, Cliff Barnes
L to R: BFBA National Champion and Striker; Stewards, Sponsors, Judges and Organisers
May 2013 - BFBA Farriery Focus 2013
Register your details for the Farriery Focus 2013 event.
Early registration is FREE of BFBA members - on the day it's £10!
Non-members - £25.00.
May 2013 - BFBA International and National Entry Forms and Hotel Forms available to download
Entry forms available to download on the International Team Horseshoeing page ...
May 2013 - HCT, Rural Crafts Centre Shoeing, Shoemaking and Blacksmithing Competition 2013
Herefordshire College of Technology’s specialist Rural Craft Centre hosted its national competition last weekend attracting over 200 blacksmiths and farriers from all over the UK to the Holme Lacy Campus, with some competitors travelling from as far away as Scotland and Sussex to compete. Now in its nineteenth year the competition gives the ideal opportunity for young apprentice farriers to show off their developing skills and for the master farriers to showcase their professional craft.
March 2013 - Kent County Show Horseshoeing Competitions - 12th, 13th & 14th July 2013
HUNTER & HEAVY SHOEING, SHOEMAKING,
APPRENTICE SHOEMAKING
AND BLACKSMITHING CLASSES
For Enquires / Schedules contact: Mrs G Dunmall
17 Oast Court, Yalding, Maidstone
Kent ME18 6JY - Tel: 01622 813210
Email: [email protected]
February 2013 - Innovative new natural hoof product - 'Aromafrog'
Aromesse says that its product Aromafrog is a unique formulation of essential oils that provides gentle, yet incredibly effective results against stubborn bacteria and fungi that manifest in the sole of the hoof and contribute to conditions such as thrush and canker. It says it provides 100% natural protection and defence for the frog, sole and vulnerable white line.
February 2013 - Epidemiological survey of the hoof wall cavity in racehorses
Abstract: In October 2001, a survey was conducted about cavities formed within the hoof wall (called Gidoh in Japanese) of racehorses at the Ritto and Miho Training Centres, which are managed by the Japan Racing Association (JRA). Gidoh is defined as a progressive cavity within the deep layers between the stratum medium and stratum internum.
February 2013 - Horse Back UK seeks help
HorseBack UK is a charity that provides a safe and secure environment to aid those serving, or those who have served in the UK armed forces many of whom have suffered physical injury and/or acute stress. While combining Western horsemanship, rural skills and adventure training, HorseBack UK endeavours to integrate serving personnel and veterans into the rural community inspiring a meaningful and rewarding future.
February 2013 - Stuart Packham shoes for Olympic glory
Stuart Packham DipWCF shoes Tina Cook’s ride Miners Frolic (stable name Henry). Stu has shod 'Henry' through his career where he has been part of and won the following medals for Team GBR ...
February 2013 - Treble for Hannon Farriers
Richard Hannon’s six-strong farrier team has won the Victory Magnum for the third year in a row. The Victory Magnum is awarded by Atlantic Equine to the farrier or team of farriers plating the most Group 1 winners in the UK, France and Ireland in Victory racing plates over the season.
February 2013 - A Guide for Farriery Apprentices
Shoemaking - Anatomy of a basic horseshoe
Introduction
The shoeing of horses with metal shoes has been practised since Celtic times with little change. So, why do we shoe horses?
February 2013 - Artistic Farriers!
My farrier, John Bolton, is very artistic! Do you have any artistic photo's you would like to see published in Forge?
February 2013 - Saddlefitting - rider FAQs answered
As the new season approaches, riders are arranging to have the fit of their saddles checked and potentially investing in new saddles, so the nationwide team of Sue Carson Saddles Distributors has put together brief answers to just a few of the most common questions they are asked, to try and help riders understand more about the fundamental importance of a correctly fitting saddle.
February 2013 - Racing and veterinary focus for this year’s National Equine Forum
The National Equine Forum, to be held on Tuesday 5th March 2013, is appealing to an even broader spectrum of the equestrian industry this year, with the inclusion of some thought-provoking and topical presentations from leading names in the worlds of racing and veterinary science.
February 2013 - New Spring Open Event at Moreton Morrell
If you’ve never thought about studying at Warwickshire College before, now’s the time to take a look!
The college is currently experiencing a boom in applications, with the number of individuals applying to study with the college from September 2013 onwards significantly up on last year.
This weekend the college will be hosting an extra open event at its Moreton Morrell centre to prospective students and this is an excellent opportunity to find out more about the college before all the places fill up.
January 2013 - BFBA National Championships - 1 June 2013
To be held on Saturday, 1st June. Open to those competitors with 1st/2nd or 3rd placings in Open National and Country Competition during the previous three years and to be a current member of BFBA. Time allowed 75 minutes. This class is restricted to the first 28 entrants. The winner will also receive the The New Century Cup.
The Frank Moorcroft Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Best Shod Foot.
Entry Fee - £50 (£10 of entry fees is refundable)
Prize Money – 1st Prize £500
Entries to be received by: Paper – 28th March; On-line – 4th April
Schedule and Entry Form available from; The Entries Office, Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN
Entry forms available to download now!
January 2013 - Sad news - Richard Ellis has passed away - Memorial Service Details below
“We have been saddened to hear that Richard Ellis has passed away.
A former world champion, Richard was well known as a farrier who was always ready to pass on his extensive knowledge to others and who contributed much to the profession.
The British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association and the staff of Forge Magazine would like to offer their condolences to Richard’s family at this difficult time.
Richard Ellis Remembrance Service 15th February 2013 2.30pm
7 Hall, Three Counties Agricultural Society, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs WR13 6NW
Dress code: Formal black tie is optional.
An obituary will be published in the February 2013 edition of Forge Magazine.”
December 2012 - Check out the new video page on www.forgemagazine.co.uk/site/index-1video.html
Click on the link to view the latest videos from Forge Magazine TV.
Farriery Focus, National Farriery Championships and the International Team Horseshoeing Championships 2013
August 2012 - Saturday 22nd September - Arthur Cottams Open Day
Meet the new 2012/13 England Farriery Team including four times consecutive world champion Steven Beane
The team will showcase a practice demonstration, against the clock, towards the World International at Stoneleigh, with insightful commentary and questions from England Manager Nigel Fennell at our Chesterfield factory ...
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