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7-10 July 2009 - NAFBAE Royal Show Farriery Competitions
Tuesday 7th July 2009 Results
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Class 1 Roadster
| Ind.Pos. | Name | No | Prep | Shoe | Fit | Nail/ Finish |
Spec* | Total | Tie* |
| 1 | Paul Robinson | 519 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 45.1 | 9.2 |
| 2 | James Blurton | 501 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 44.6 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Andy Martin | 504 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 43.8 | 8.8 |
| 4 | Gavin Golby | 518 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 43.8 | 8.6 |
| 5 | Jay Tovey | 510 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 43.5 | 8.4 |
| 6 | Gary Darlow | 503 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 43.0 | 8.4 |
| 7 | Matthew Randles | 507 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 42.9 | 8.6 |
| 8 | Ian Allison | 517 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 42.8 | 8.4 |
| 9= | David P Smith | 508 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 42.7 | 8.0 |
| 9= | Anthony Wilson | 511 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 42.7 | 8.0 |
| 11 | Joe Bryan | 514 | 8.9 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 42.5 | 8.4 |
| 12 | Duncan Thompson | 509 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 42.3 | 8.0 |
| 13 | Paul Duddy | 520 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 41.8 | 8.0 |
| 14 | Rodney Britton | 513 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 40.2 | 7.8 |
| 15 | William O'Shaughnessy | 506 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 6.0 | 40.0 | 6.0 |
| 16 | Graham Moran | 512 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 6.0 | 38.7 | 6.0 |
| 17 | Paul Collins | 502 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 38.6 | 8.0 |
| 18 | Edward O'Shaughnessy | 505 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 6.0 | 38.4 | 6.0 |
| 19 | Ritchie Gilzean <3 | 516 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 37.2 | 6.4 |
| 20 | Josh Ramsey | 529 | 8.5 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 6.2 | 37.1 | 6.2 |
| 21 | David Webley <3 | 515 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 8.4 | 5.8 | 35.4 | 5.8 |
| 22 | Chuck Jones | 588 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 35.2 | 5.8 |
Class 1 Roadster - Best Specimen Shoe
Sponsored by Jim Blurton Specialist Shoes
1 Paul Robinson - 9.2
2 James Blurton - 9.0; 3 Andy Martin - 8.8; 4= Matthew Randals - 8.6;
4= Gavin Golby - 8.6; 6= Gary Darlow - 8.4; 6= Jay Tovey - 8.4; 6= Joe Bryan - 8.4;
6= Ian Allison - 8.4; 10= Paul Collins - 8.0; 10= David P Smith - 8.0;
10= Duncan Thompson - 8.0; 10= Anthony Wilson - 8.0; 10= Paul Duddy - 8.0:
15 Rodney Britton - 7.8; 16 Ritchie Gilzean - 6.4; 17 Josh Ramsey - 6.2;
18= Edward O'Shaughnessy - 6.0; 18= William O'Shaughnessy - 6.0;
18= Graham Moran - 6.0; 21= David Webley - 5.8; 21= Chuck Jones - 5.8
Best Dressed Foot
1st - Paul Robinson
Special Prize to Improvers - 3 years from Dip
1st Place - Ritchie Gilzean
2nd Place - David Webley
Wednesday 8th July 2009 Results
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Class 2 - Heavy Horseshoeing Competition
- Sponsored by Londonderry Forge Supplies
Presented by Huw Dyer, Londonderry Forge Supplies
| Ind.Pos | Name | Prep | Shoe | Fit* | Nail/ Finish |
Spec | Tot | Tie * |
| 1 | Paul Robinson | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 9.4 | 45.1 | 8.9 |
| 2 | Gary Darlow | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 44.8 | 9.3 |
| 3 | Andy Martin | 9.0 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 44.0 | 9.1 |
| 4 | David P Smith | 9.0 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 7.8 | 43.6 | 9.0 |
| 5 | Duncan Thompson | 8.9 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 7.8 | 43.6 | 8.8 |
| 6 | Anthony Wilson | 8.6 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 7.8 | 43.4 | 8.8 |
| 7 | Joe Bryan | 9.0 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 43.3 | 9.0 |
| 8 | Ian Allison | 9.0 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 43.2 | 8.8 |
| 9 | James Blurton | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 43.1 | 9.0 |
| 10 | Edward O'Shaughnessy | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 43.1 | 8.6 |
| 11 | Gavin Golby | 8.9 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 42.9 | 8.7 |
| 12 | William O'Shaughnessy | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 42.4 | 8.7 |
| 13 | Matthew Randles | 8.7 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 42.2 | 8.4 |
| 14 | Paul Duddy | 9.0 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 7.0 | 42.1 | 8.7 |
| 15 | Jay Tovey | 9.0 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 41.9 | 8.6 |
| 16 | Rodney Britton | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 6.6 | 41.8 | 8.7 |
| 17 | Graham Moran | 8.9 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 41.5 | 8.2 |
| 18 | Paul Collins | 8.4 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 8.6 | 39.9 | 7.4 |
| 19 | Chuck Jones | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 6.0 | 38.6 | 8.2 |
| 20 | Ritchie Gilzean <3 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 7.6 | 5.0 | 37.5 | 8.4 |
| 21 | David Webley <3 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 5.0 | 36.6 | 7.6 |
| 22 | Josh Ramsey | 7.8 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 6.0 | 35.8 | 7.0 |
Special Prize to Improvers, 3 years from Dip
1st - Ritchie Gilzean
2nd - David Webley
Best Specimen Shoe - Presented by Jim Blurton, Jim Blurton Specialist Shoes
Paul Robinson
Best Dressed Foot - Presented by Denise Cooper, Arthur Cottam & Co
Paul Robinson
Class 5 - Tong & Shoe Competition
1st - Matthew Randles / Gary Darlow - Team Total 17.6
2nd - Jay Tovey / Joe Bryan - 17.2
3rd - Paul Duddy / Andy Martin - 17.2
4th - David P Smith / Duncan Thompson - 15.8
5th - James Blurton / Anthony Wilson - 15.2
6th - Gavin Golby / Ian Allison - 14.6
7th - Edward O'Shaughnessy / William O'Shaughnessy - 14.4
8th - Rodney Britton / Graham Moran - 13.8
9th - Scott Moores (2) - 13.2
10th - Chuck Jones / Josh Ramsey - 12.8
Thursday 9th July 2009 Results
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Class 4 - Open Therapeutic Shoemaking Competition
Sponsored by Forge Magazine
| Ind.Pos | Name | Rocker HBS |
T&F Spavin* | Tot |
| 1 | Paul Robinson | 9.0 | 8.0 | 17.0 |
| 2 | David P Smith | 8.4 | 8.4 | 16.8 |
| 3 | Gary Darlow | 8.8 | 8.0 | 16.8 |
| 4 | Matthew Randles | 8.6 | 8.0 | 16.6 |
| 5 | James Blurton | 8.0 | 8.2 | 16.2 |
| 6 | Ian Allison | 8.6 | 7.6 | 16.2 |
| 7 | Andy Martin | 8.6 | 7.2 | 15.8 |
| 8 | Gavin Golby | 8.0 | 7.6 | 15.6 |
| 9 | Paul Duddy | 7.8 | 7.6 | 15.4 |
| 10 | Jay Tovey | 8.0 | 7.2 | 15.2 |
| 11 | Joe Bryan | 7.8 | 7.2 | 15.0 |
| 12= | Edward O'Shaughnessy | 7.0 | 7.6 | 14.6 |
| 12= | William O'Shaughnessy | 7.0 | 7.6 | 14.6 |
| 14 | Duncan Thompson | 6.0 | 7.4 | 13.4 |
| 15 | Anthony Wilson | 5.8 | 7.2 | 13.0 |
| 16 | Paul Collins | 6.0 | 7.0 | 13.0 |
| 17 | Ritchie Gilzean <3 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 12.4 |
| 18 | David Webley <3 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 12.2 |
| 19 | Rodney Britton | 5.8 | 6.2 | 12.0 |
| 20= | Josh Ramsey | 5.8 | 5.8 | 11.6 |
| 20= | Chuck Jones | 5.8 | 5.8 | 11.6 |
Class 3 - Hunter Shoeing Competition
Sponsored by MUSTAD
Presented by - Louise Pierson from Mustad
| Ind.Pos | Name | Prep | Shoe | Fit | Nail | Spec | Tot | Tie |
| 1 | Gary Darlow | 9.0 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 45.9 | 36.9 |
| 2 | James Blurton | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 45.8 | 36.4 |
| 3 | David P Smith | 9.3 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 45.5 | 36.3 |
| 4 | Gavin Golby | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 45.0 | 35.8 |
| 5 | Ian Allison | 9.1 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 44.7 | 36.1 |
| 6 | Andy Martin | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 44.6 | 36.2 |
| 7 | Paul Duddy | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 44.6 | 35.8 |
| 8 | Paul Robinson | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 44.3 | 35.1 |
| 9 | Jay Tovey | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 44.1 | 35.1 |
| 10 | Anthony Wilson | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 43.8 | 35.6 |
| 11 | Joe Bryan | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 7.8 | 43.6 | 35.8 |
| 12 | Matthew Randles | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 43.6 | 35.0 |
| 13 | Rodney Britton | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 43.2 | 34.6 |
| 14 | Ritchie Gilzean <3 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 43.1 | 35.1 |
| 15 | Edward O'Shaughnessy | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 42.8 | 34.6 |
| 16 | Graham Moran | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 42.5 | 34.9 |
| 17 | Paul Collins | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 42.4 | 34.4 |
| 18 | Duncan Thompson | 8.7 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 42.1 | 34.3 |
| 19 | David Webley <3 | 8.7 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 41.8 | 34.0 |
| 20 | William O'Shaughnessy | 8.8 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 41.6 | 33.2 |
| 21 | Chuck Jones | 9.0 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 39.6 | 33.0 |
| 22 | Josh Ramsey | 9.0 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 5.8 | 39.5 | 33.7 |
Improvers - 3 years from DIP
1st - Ritchie Gilzean
2nd - David Webley
Best Specimen Shoe - Sponsored by Jim Blurton Specialist Shoes
Presented and received by James Blurton
Best Dressed Foot - Sponsored by Arthur Cottam & Co
Presented by Denise Cooper
David P Smith
Class 9 - Royal Show Championship 2009
£250 Cash Prize Sponsored by ProFeet
- Presented by Tracey Lloyd
| Ind.Pos | Name | Tot | Tot | Tot | Tot | Avg | Total |
| 1 | Gary Darlow | 43.0 | 45.9 | 44.8 | 16.8 | 8.8 | 159.3 |
| 2 | James Blurton | 44.6 | 45.8 | 43.1 | 16.2 | 7.6 | 157.3 |
| 3 | Andy Martin | 43.8 | 44.6 | 44.0 | 15.8 | 8.6 | 156.8 |
| 4 | David P Smith | 42.7 | 45.5 | 43.6 | 16.8 | 7.9 | 156.5 |
| 5 | Gavin Golby | 43.8 | 45.0 | 42.9 | 15.6 | 7.3 | 154.6 |
| 6 | Ian Allison | 42.8 | 44.7 | 43.2 | 16.2 | 7.3 | 154.2 |
| 7 | Matthew Randles | 42.9 | 43.6 | 42.2 | 16.6 | 8.8 | 154.1 |
| 8 | Jay Tovey | 43.5 | 44.1 | 41.9 | 15.2 | 8.6 | 153.3 |
| 9 | Joe Bryan | 42.5 | 43.6 | 43.3 | 15.0 | 8.6 | 153.0 |
| 10 | Paul Duddy | 41.8 | 44.6 | 42.1 | 15.4 | 8.6 | 152.5 |
| 11 | Paul Robinson | 45.1 | 44.3 | 45.1 | 17.0 | 151.5 | |
| 12 | Anthony Wilson | 42.7 | 43.8 | 43.4 | 13.0 | 7.6 | 150.5 |
| 13 | Duncan Thompson | 42.3 | 42.1 | 43.6 | 13.4 | 7.9 | 149.3 |
| 14 | Edward O'Shaughnessy | 38.4 | 42.8 | 43.1 | 14.6 | 7.2 | 146.1 |
| 15 | William O'Shaughnessy | 40.0 | 41.6 | 42.4 | 14.6 | 7.2 | 145.8 |
| 16 | Rodney Britton | 40.2 | 43.2 | 41.8 | 12.0 | 6.9 | 144.1 |
| 17 | Paul Collins | 38.6 | 42.4 | 39.9 | 13.0 | 133.9 | |
| 18 | Chuck Jones | 35.2 | 39.6 | 38.6 | 11.6 | 6.4 | 131.4 |
| 19 | Josh Ramsey | 37.1 | 39.5 | 35.8 | 11.6 | 6.4 | 130.4 |
| 20 | Ritchie Gilzean <3 | 37.2 | 43.1 | 37.5 | 12.4 | 130.2 | |
| 21 | Graham Moran | 38.7 | 42.5 | 41.5 | 6.9 | 129.6 | |
| 22 | David Webley <3 | 35.4 | 41.8 | 36.6 | 12.2 | 126.0 | |
| 23 | Scott Moores (2) | 6.6 | 6.6 |
Best Shod Feet - Highest points scored for shoemaking over classes 1, 2 and 3
Paul Robinson
Reserve Royal Show Champion
James Blurton
Royal Show Champion
Gary Darlow
Special Prize for the Winners Striker, Sponsored by Derek Gardner
Matthew Randles
Friday 10th July 2009 Results
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Blacksmithing Best Overall Exhibit - Sponsored by R H Brundle
Presented by - Mr Brundle
James Haigh - Hanging Basket Bracket
Blacksmithing Best Overall Exhibit - Under 25 years -
Sponsored by North Valley Forge
James Haigh
2009 Royal Show Apprentice Gas Forge Shoemaking Competition
Presented by Mr Stuart Spence, Judge
Class 6 - 1st and 2nd Year Apprentices
| Ind.Pos | Name | Front | Hind | Total |
| 1 | Jack Casserley (2) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 19.2 |
| 2 | J C Lee (2) | 9.5 | 9.5 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Alex Collier (2) | 9.4 | 9.4 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Ben Taylor (2) | 9.3 | 9.3 | 18.6 |
| 5 | Tom Williams (2) | 9.2 | 9.2 | 18.4 |
| 6 | Ben Coy (2) | 9.1 | 9.1 | 18.2 |
| 7 | Ashley Norris (2) | 9.0 | 9.0 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Sammy O'Gara (1) | 8.9 | 8.9 | 17.8 |
| 9 | Jodhi Beard (2) | 8.5 | 8.8 | 17.3 |
| 10 | Harvey Andrews (2) | 8.8 | 8.0 | 16.8 |
Class 7 - Apprentice Gas Forge Shoemaking Competitions - Years 3 and 4
Sponsored by Farriers Equipment Ltd
| Ind.Pos | Name | Front | Hing | Total |
| 1 | Chris Green (3) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 19.2 |
| 2 | James Haigh (4) | 9.5 | 9.5 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Harry Garner (4) | 9.4 | 9.4 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Paddy Homan (3) | 9.3 | 9.3 | 18.6 |
| 5 | Alwin Starkey | 9.0 | 9.3 | 18.3 |
| 6 | Ricky Phillips (4) | 8.8 | 9.0 | 17.8 |
| 7 | Jakk Short (4) | 8.8 | 8.6 | 17.4 |
| 8 | Liam Cooper (3) | 8.3 | 8.1 | 16.4 |
| 9 | Jamie Bourne-Withey | 8.0 | 8.0 | 16.0 |
| 10 | Will Sands (3) | 8.0 | 7.9 | 15.9 |
| 11 | Daniel Preece (3) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 15.8 |
| 12 | Tom Wall (3) | 7.9 | 7.8 | 15.7 |
| 13 | Matthew Berndes (4) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 15.0 |
Class 8 - Apprentice Therapeutic Gas Shoemaking
Sponsored by VETTEC
Special Prize awarded to the highest placed 1st/2nd Year Apprentice
Ben Taylor
| Ind.Pos | Name | Deep Seated |
Concave bar* |
Total |
| 1 | James Haigh (4) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 19.2 |
| 2 | Ben Taylor (2) | 9.5 | 9.5 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Harry Garner (4) | 9.4 | 9.4 | 18.8 |
| 4 | J C Lee (2) | 9.3 | 9.3 | 18.6 |
| 5 | Tom Williams (2) | 9.2 | 9.2 | 18.4 |
| 6 | Jack Casserley (2) | 9.1 | 9.1 | 18.2 |
| 7 | James Elliott (1) | 9.0 | 9.0 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Paddy Homan (3) | 8.9 | 8.9 | 17.8 |
| 9 | Daniel Preece (3) | 8.7 | 8.8 | 17.5 |
| 10 | Scott Moores (2) | 8.7 | 8.7 | 17.4 |
Class 9 - Royal Show National Champion Apprentice
Reserve Champion - Ben Taylor
2009 National Champion Apprentice - James Haigh
Class 11 - National Championship - Sponsored by MNC
Presented by Sam Head, MNC
Joe Preston Memorial Trophy - awarded to the competitor with the highest points scored for shoemaking over the four days - Gary Darlow
Best Shod Foot winning The Frank Moorcroft Memorial Trophy - Paul Robinson
| Ind.Pos | Name | Prep | Shoe | Fit* | Nail/ Finish |
Caulk | Bar | Tot |
| 1 | Paul Robinson | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.6 | 55.4 |
| 2 | Steven Beane | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 54.5 |
| 3 | Gary Darlow | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 54.0 |
| 4 | Andrew Casserley | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 53.7 |
| 5 | Matthew Randles | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 53.5 |
| 6 | Joe Bryan | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 53.5 |
| 7 | Gavin Golby | 9.0 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 53.3 |
| 8 | Edward O'Shaughnessy | 9.2 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 52.9 |
| 9 | Andy Martin | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 52.8 |
| 10 | David P Smith | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 52.7 |
| 11 | Paul Duddy | 8.9 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 52.7 |
| 12 | Darren Bazin | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 52.6 |
| 13 | Andrew Nickalls | 9.1 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 52.6 |
| 14 | Duncan Thompson | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 8.9 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 52.6 |
| 15 | Ian Allison | 8.9 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 52.5 |
| 16 | James Blurton | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 52.4 |
| 17 | Anthony Wilson | 9.2 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 52.3 |
| 18 | Brian Saunders | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 52.2 |
| 19 | Jay Tovey | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 52.0 |
| 20 | Paul Collins | 8.8 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 8.8 | 51.8 |
| 21 | William O'Shaughnessy | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 51.5 |
| 22 | Ritchie Gilzean <3 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 49.2 |
Special Prize for the winners Striker - sponsored by DT Gardner AWCF Ltd
Paul Collins
Thank you to:
Sponsors
ProFeet - Tracey Lloyd
MNC - Mac & Sam Head
Londonderry Forge Supplies
Farriers Equipment Ltd
Swan Portaforge
Monckton Coke & Chemical Co
DT Gardner AWCF Ltd
R.A.S.E.
Mustad
FH Brundle
Vettec Inc
North Valley Forge
Worshipful Company of Farriers
Les Armstrong
Forge Magazine
Handmade Shoes Ltd
Arthur Cottam & Co
Jim Blurton Specialist Shoes
Goldstar Forging Products
NAFBAE Executive
Judges - Steve Newman, Mark Evans, Stuart Spence
Chief Steward - Wilf Ford
Stewards - John Britland, Huw Dyer, Rodney Cranwell, Josh Ramsey, Chuck Jones, Gary Burton and all those apprentices that have helped clear up.
Our hard working and ever patient event scorer - Tom Ryan
Hostess and assistants - Daphne Cranwell, Francesca Eamons and Hayley Weblin
Horse Owners - Willow Farm, Anne MacDonald - Diana Jacks - Waldburg Shires - Mr & Mrs FB Davies
22-24 August 2008 - 29th International Team Horseshoeing Competition
Congratulations to the Welsh Team
Congratulations to Grant Moon and The Welsh Team on a fantastic competition from Life Data - Main Sponsor of The International Team Horseshoeing Competition.
After an interval of 23 years, Grant Moon is the 2008 Individual Champion of the NAFBAE International Team Horseshoeing Championship that was hotly contested at Stoneleigh on 22-24 August 2008.
Asked whether he had been practising hard for the competition, Grant revealed to Forge that he had been on holiday in Spain for two weeks and only returned to England two days before the competition began. He was confident in the Welsh teams' ability and said that the members - Billy Crothers, Jim Blurton, Nigel Brown and Andy Martin - had the desire and the attitude to win this year. They must be one of the hot contenders if competition experience counts, bearing in mind that Billy Crothers has won the Individual Shoeing six times.
Twelve teams competed this year - Belgium, the British Army, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, USA and Wales. Belgium competed for the first time this year and Sweden competed with a team of three after one team member missed his flight.
The team trophy returned to Wales after a two year absence and proved Grant Moon's confidence that the welsh team had the drive and determination to triumph in the team competition.
Karen Zetsche of Life Data Labs Inc, makers of Farrier's Formula, the main sponsors of the event, kindly presented the prizes.
With thanks to Tom Ryan for the Competition Results
Gas Forgeing (Part 1)
1 - England - 35.4
Steve Beane, David Smith, Andrew Casserly, Gavin Golby
2 - Wales - 34.8
Andy Martin, Jim Blurton, Billy Crothers, Grant Moon
8.2
3 - Scotland - 34.6
Alan Ferrie, David Varini, Ian Gajczak, Devin Crerar
Individual - Best prepared Foot
1 - David Smith - 9.0
2= - Paul Robinson - 8.8
2= - Steve Beane - 8.8
2= - Billy Crothers - 8.8
Individual - Best Shod Foot
1 - Alan Ferrie - 35.8
2 - Grant Moon - 35.6
3 - David Smith - 35.4
Individual - Best Specimen Shoe
1 - Billy Crothers - Wales - 9.0
2 - Grant Moon - Wales - 8.8
3= - Darren Bazin - England - 8.6
3= - Paul Robinson - Ireland - 8.6
Individual Competition
1 - Grant Moon - Wales - 44.4
2 - Alan Ferrie - Scotland - 44.2
3 - Paul Robinson - Ireland - 43.8
Team Shoeing Result by Individual
1 - Paul Robinson - Ireland - 46.2
2 - Billy Crothers - Wales - 45.2
3 - Jim Blurton - Wales - 45.0
Team Shoeing Result by Team
1 - Wales - 178.4
Billy Crothers - 45.2
Jim Blurton - 45.0
Andy Martin - 44.2
Grant Moon - 44.0
2 Scotland - 175.8
Ian Gajczak - 44.6
Devin Crerar - 43.8
David Varini - 43.8
Alan Ferrie - 43.6
3 England - 174.8
Steve Beane - 44.4
Gavin Golby - 44.2
Andrew Casserly - 43.8
David Smith - 42.4
International 2008
Parts 1 and 2
1 - Wales - 248.0
Billy Crothers - 62.8
Jim Blurton - 62.6
Andy Martin - 62.2
Grant Moon - 60.4
2 - England - 245.6
Steve Beane - 63.2
Gavin Golby - 61.0
Andrew Casserly - 61.0
David Smith - 60.4
3 - Scotland - 245.0
Alan Ferrie - 62.0
David Varini - 61.4
Ian Gajczak - 61.4
Devin Crerar - 60.2
3-6 July 2008 - NAFBAE Farriery & Blacksmithing Royal Show Competition
Main Sponsor of the NAFBAE Farriery & Blacksmithing Royal Show Competition -
NAF UK
Results
Class 1 Hunter - Sponsored by MUSTAD
Best dressed foot
Winner - Nigel Fennell
Best specimen shoe - Sponsored by 3rd Millennium
Winner - Gary Darlow
Improvers (3 years from DIP)
2nd Place - Martin Haigh
1st Place - Sarah-Mary Brown
2008 Royal Show Hunter Class
3rd place - Darren Bazin
2nd place - David P Smith
Winner - Gary Darlow
Class 2 Roadster - Sponsored by Farriers Equipment Ltd
Best dressed foot
Winner - Duncan Thomson
Best specimen shoe
Winner - David P Smith
2008 Royal Show Roadster Shoeing Competition
3rd place - Andy Martin
2nd place - David P Smith
Winner - Steven Beane
Class 3 Heavy Horse - Sponsored by Londonderry Forge Supplies
Best dressed foot
Winner - Jim Hayter
Best shod foot
Winner - Gavin Golby
Best specimen shoe
Winner - Steven Beane
2008 Royal Show Heavy Horse Shoeing Competition
3rd place - Steven Beane
2nd place - Ian Allison
Winner - Gavin Golby
Class 4 Open Therapeutic - Sponsored by Forge Magazine
Special prize to apprentices entered in this class
3rd place - Daniel Preece
2nd place - Ben Casserley
1st place - Ricky Hilton
2008 Royal Show Open Therapeutic Shoemaking Competition
3rd place - Gary Darlow
2nd place - Ben Casserley
Winner - Steven Beane
Class 5 Tongs and shoe (pairs)
2008 Royal Show Tongs & Shoe Competition
3rd place - Andrew Casserley & Ben Casserley
2nd place - Matthew Randles & Duncan Thomson
Winners - Nigel Fennell & Steven Beane
Class 5 Tongs and shoe (individual)
Special prize for the best tongs - Nigel Fennell
Special prize for the best shoe - Matthew Randles
Class 6 Apprentice 1st & 2nd years - Sponsored by Stromsholm
2008 Royal Show Apprentice Gas Forge Shoemaking Competition - 1st & 2nd Years
3rd Place - Daniel Preece
2nd Place - Harry Garner
Winner - JC Lee
Class 7 Apprentice 3rd & 4th years - Sponsored by Stromsholm
2008 Royal Show Apprentice Gas Forge Shoemaking Competition - 3rd & 4th Years
3rd Place - Julia Cheney
2nd Place - Richard Slater
Winner - Ricky Hilton
Class 8 Apprentice Therapeutic - Sponsored by WCF
2008 Royal Show Apprentice Therapeutic Gas Shoemaking Competition
3rd Place - Ricky Hilton
2nd Place - Russell Deering
Winner - Ben Casserly
Class 9 Royal Show National Champion Apprentice
Reserve Champion - Ricky Hilton
2008 National Champion Apprentice
Winner - Ben Casserly
Class 10 Royal Show Championship
Special prize card to 2nd place improver (3 years from DipWCF)
Sarah-Mary Brown
Special prize to the highest placed improver (3 years from DipWCF)
Martin Haigh
The Cookes Cup (competitor with the highest points scored for shoemaking over classes 1-2-3)
Steven Beane
2008 Royal Show Reserve Champion
Winner - Gary Darlow
2008 Royal Show Champion
Winner - Steven Beane
Special Prize to the Winners Striker
Nigel Fennell
Class 11 National Championship 2008 - Sponsored by MNC
Joe Preston Memorial Trophy
Winner - Steven Beane
Best shod foot
Winner - James Blurton
3rd Place - James Blurton
2nd Place - Darren Bazin
2008 National Champion Winner - David P Smith
Special prize for winners striker - Jay Tovey
24-26 August 2007 - 28th International Team Horseshoeing Competition
England victorious again
The England Team have won the 28th International Team Horseshoeing Competition 2007. This is the second year in a row that England has taken the coveted title.
Held at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire in Great Britain over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the event attracted 14 teams of farriers from around the world.
Results are below.
Final Team Results
1st - England (212.8)
Steve Beane, Dave Smith, Joe Bryan, Andrew Casserly
2 - Wales (209.5)
Richard Ellis, Billy Crothers, Andy Martin, Jim Blurton
3 - Ireland (199.2)
Paul Robinson, William O'Shaughnessy, David Lynch, Edward O'Shaughnessy
4 - USA (198.1)
Billy Reed, Travis Koons, Bill Poor, Conrad Trow
5 - Scotland (197.7)
Ian Gajzcak, David Varini, Devon Crearer, David Sutherland
6 - France (186.5)
Yoann Policard, Laurent Nizou, Christian Albergne, Eric Aubin
7 - British Army (185.1)
Mark Watson, Steve Newman, Nick Cooper, Frazer MacDonald
8 - Sweden (178.8)
Niklas Petterson, Uno Yxklinten, Fredrik Forsberg, Matthias Mittrodt
9 - Holland (175.0)
Douwe Dokter, Arien Deelen, Haitze Wiersma, Gerben van der Wal
10 - Canada (174.7)
Ben Yager, Adam Degenstein, Jean-Martin Lauron, Ryan Susheski
11 - Switzerland (169.3)
Phillipp Buhler, Benededikt Huber, Roland Bosshard, Phillip Furst
12 - Norway (163.7)
Petter Spilling, Ronny Eilertson, Dag Reiersen, Rune Royras
13 - South Africa (155.3)
Scott Borland, Ami De Wet, David Hyslop, Sean Eggersglusz
14 - Germany (122.4)
Hans Stegmaier, Bernd Schottman, Herbert Rhiel, Frank Muller
Team Gas Forging Part (1)
1 - England (35.4)
2 - Wales (33.3)
3 - Ireland (32.0)
4 - France (31.4)
5 - Scotland (30.1)
6 - Sweden (30.0)
7 - USA (29.8)
8 - Canada (29.5)
9 - Switzerland (29.1)
10 = Holland (27.7)
10 = Army ( 7.7)
12 - Norway (27.1)
13 - South Africa (26.7)
14 - Germany (25.5)
Gas Forging As Individuals - Top Ten
1 - Steve Beane, England (9.6)
2 - Yoann Policard, France (9.4)
3= William O'Shaughnessy, Ireland (8.8)
3= Joe Bryan, England (8.8)
5= Paul Robinson, Ireland (8.6)
5= Dave Smith, England (8.6)
5= Billy Crothers, Wales (8.6)
5= Andy Martin, Wales (8.6)
9 - Jim Blurton, Wales (8.5)
10 - Andrew Casserly, England (8.4)
Team Shoeing Part (2)
1 - England (177.4)
2 - Wales (176.2)
3 - USA (168.3)
4 - Scotland (167.6)
5 - Ireland (167.2)
6 - Army (157.4)
7 - France (155.1)
8 - Sweden (148.8)
9 - Holland (147.3)
10 - Canada (145.2)
11 - Switzerland (140.2)
12 - Norway (136.6)
13 - South Africa ( 128.6)
14 - Germany (96.9)
Team Shoeing Result by Individual
Individual Top Ten
1 - Paul Robinson, Ireland (46.9)
2 - Richard Ellis, Wales (45.5)
3 - Dave Smith, England (45.3)
4 - Ian Gajczak, Scotland (45.1)
5 - Steven Beane, England (44.8)
6 - Joe Bryan, England (44.2)
7 = Billy Reed, USA (43.8)
7 = Billy Crothers, Wales (43.8)
9 = Jim Blurton, Wales (43.5)
9 = David Varini, Scotland (43.5)
Individual Competition
1 - Dave Smith, England (44.9)
2 - Ian Gajczak, Scotland (44.8)
3 - Billy Crothers, Wales (44.8)
4 - Paul Robinson, Ireland (43.6)
5 - Devon Crearer, Scoland (42.5)
6 - Steve Beane, England (40.7)
7 - Todd Walker (R), USA (38.9)
8 - Niklas Petterson, Sweden (38.2)
9 - Mark Watson, Army (37.6)
10 - Laurent Nizou, France (36.6)
11 - Bill Poor, USA (36.6)
12 - William O'Shaughnessy, Ireland (36.3)
13 - Antoine Corona, France (36.3)
14 - Frazer MacDonald, Army (35.7)
15 - Adam Degenstein, Canada (35.4)
16 - Ben Yager, Canada (33.7)
17 - Petter Spilling, Norway (32.0)
18 - Dag Reierson, Norway (31.9)
19 - Douwe Dokter, Holland (31.7)
20 - Hans Stegmaier, Germany (30.9)
21 - Richard Ellis, Wales (30.2)
22 - Frank Muller, Germany (30.2)
23 - Arien Deelen, Holland (30.0)
24 - Philipp Buhler, Switzerland (29.6)
25 - Matthias Mittbrodt, Sweden (28.9)
26 - Bendedikt Huber, Switzerland (28.8)
27 - Candice Brown (R), South Africa (26.8)
28 - Sean Eggersglusz, South Africa (19.5)
21-22nd February 2007 - The Royal 2007
(Saturday) Annual Roadster Shoeing Competition
Judge: Mr A Wilson AWCF
Class 1 Roadster Shoeing
1st - Matt Randles (Cottams voucher and NAFBAE Silver Salver)
2nd - Steven Beane
3rd - Nigel Brown
4th - Charles Hughes
5th - John Atkinson
6th - Gareth Thomas
Restricted prize - Gareth Thomas
Apprentice 1st & 2nd Year
1st - Ben Taylor (Cottams voucher and NAFBAE Silver Salver)
2nd - Jake Elliott
3rd - Harry Meek
4th - Tom Williams
5th - Tom Galloway
6th - Anthony Williams
Apprentice 3rd & 4th Year
1st - Ricky Hilton (Cottams Voucher & The Joseph Wiseman Trophy)
2nd - Tom Farmer
3rd - Mike Wolverson
4th - Mark Innes
5th - James Moles
6th - Liam Cooper
Best Specimen Shoe (Joe Preston Trophy) - Matt Randles
Eagle Eye - Matt Randles
(Sunday) Master & Apprentice Competition
Judge: Mr W Preece FWCF
Master & Apprentice Shoemaking
1st - Paul Robinson & Aaron Mulholland (Myerscough College Shield)
2nd - Nigel Brown & Harry Meek
3rd - Derek Gardner & Ben Taylor
4th - Paul Robinson & Graham Mc Burney
5th - Gary Darlow & Alex Collier
6th - Elgan Harries & Dan Shinton
Master & Apprentice Shoeing
1st - Jim Blurton & Julia Cheney (Myerscough College Shield)
2nd - Jim Blurton & Ricky Hilton
3rd - Jim Blurton & Katy Grose
4th - Tom Pears & William Jones
5th = Elgan Harries & Davey Calko and Andy Shuttleworth & Josh Eddleston
6th - Paul Robinson & Ryan Potter
Surgical/Therapeutic Shoemaking
1st - Jon Atkinson (Cottams voucher& Myerscough College Shield)
2nd - Derek Gardner
3rd - Matt Randles
4th - Nigel Brown
5th - Gareth Thomas
6th - Tom Pears
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