Calendar of Events
For non BWFA Events click here
2012 Calendar of Events
Continuing Farrier Education (CFE) credits awarded to BWFA Members.
Annual Dues Paying BWFA members may attend any clinic at the FNRC/BWFA Headquarters at a discounted rate. Lifetime and Gold Members are asked to pay the fee in full please.
BWFA Members are welcome to include their events for this Calendar of Events. Send your event to info@bwfa.net
Farriers: Are you attending a Horse Fair this year? Giving a demonstration for your local horse club? 4-H club?
Horse Owners: Do you need to locate a BWFA farrier in your area to help you out with your event? Call us !
BWFA Members are welcome to include their events for the website Calendar of Events. Send
us an email at info@bwfa.net.
Monthly Forge Classes and BWFA Chapter Meetings-
CFE accredited
Contact these TESTERS for dates and fees.
Arkansas- John Burt, JDC School of Basic Farrier Science Fouke, AR
870-653-5766 or 903-293-1113 email: JDCfarrier@cableone.net
Georgia- FNRC LaFayette, GA Forge practice/testing
706-397-8047 email info@bwfa.net 3rd weekend each month: Fri, Sat, Sun
Kansas – Max Williams, Shod Right Apprenticeship Program Cimarron, KS
417-531-5566 email: shodright@yahoo.com
Kansas –Sean McDonough, Wichita, KS
316-207-4121 email: equinehoofspecialists@gmail.com
North Carolina-Marcus Pierce, Indian Trail, NC
704-753-4576 email: dpierce926@aol.com
Oklahoma- CJ Ward, Tulsa, OK
918-697-7384 email blackoakforge@hotmail.com – by appointment only
Ohio- Tom Cable, Zanesville, OH
740-819-5571 tomacable@gmail.com 3rd Saturday every month
Pennsylvania- Sonny Pistilli, Far Hills Forge Bethlehem, PA
610-748-8775 or 908-797-4433 3rd Saturday every other month beginning in January
Virginia- David Tuggle, Danville, VA
434-792-3811 email tugglefarm@gmail.com
January
January 19 – ( Thurs) Georgia
Vettec Equithane Products Hands-on Demonstrations - with Horses by Vettec Representative, Lynne Myers. Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia.
Farriers Hands-On $25.00. Horse Owners FREE Shoeing 9am - 5pm
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
January 18-22 – (Wed – Sun) Georgia
Specialty Gaited Class-Shoeing the Flat Shod Horse and Introduction to Padded - at the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia. Wednesday - Sunday
7 am-7 pm. Bring only your hand tools, which would include driving hammers, forge hammer, chaps, hoof gauges, calipers if you have them. 30+ horses to work on very intense!
Tuition $1,000.00 with a $250.00 deposit due upon registration, remainder to be paid upon arrival. Limited to 4 people, pre-registration required.
Must have at least 1 year fulltime shoeing experience
Instructor Stan Trimble of Pulaski, TN, FNRC Member
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
February
February 2,3,4 (Thurs, Fri, Sat) - Georgia
EFT Equine Flexion Therapy Certificate Course 1 day or 3 day clinic – at the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia. Massage by hand, perform flexion exams and deep motion flexing and you will receive an EFT Certificate. Equine Massage and Stretching Techniques Offered to everyone.
Instructor Dan Marcum of Kirbyville, Texas, Equine Adjuster, BWFA Master Farrier.
$600.00 for 3 day OR $200.00 for 1 day. Pre-registration and deposit of $100.00 required.
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909 www.horseshoentime.tv/eft.html
February 2 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
February 23 – ( Thurs) Georgia
Vettec Equithane Products Hands-on Demonstrations - with Horses by Vettec Representative, Lynne Myers. Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia.
Farriers Hands-On $25.00. Horse Owners FREE Shoeing 9am - 5pm
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
March
March 14 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
April
April 11 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
May
May 3, 4, 5 (Thurs, Fri, Sat) - Georgia
EFT Equine Flexion Therapy Certificate Course 1 day or 3 day clinic – at the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia. Massage by hand, perform flexion exams and deep motion flexing and you will receive an EFT Certificate. Equine Massage and Stretching Techniques Offered to everyone.
Instructor Dan Marcum of Kirbyville, Texas, Equine Adjuster, BWFA Master Farrier.
$600.00 for 3 day OR $200.00 for 1 day. Pre-registration and deposit of $100.00 required.
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909 www.horseshoentime.tv/eft.html
May 5 - Georgia
Farrier Spring Fling & Open House - at the Casey and Son Horseshoeing School & Farriers’ National Research Center in LaFayette, Georgia. Farriers, Horse Owners, clubs & observers are all welcome. Vendors, Hands-on, Offering the latest in Research Cases using the Treadmill and Equine Thermography, Nutrition, Hoof Repair, Equine Flexion Therapy and Equine Dentistry Intros, Magnetic Therapy, Tips in Purchasing a Horse, Grooming and Clipping, Saddle Fitting and more! SPECIAL GUEST FARRIER/SPEAKER
www.caseyhorseshoeing.com RCaseysch@aol.com (706) 397-8909
May 9 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
June
June 13 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
June 14 – ( Thurs) Georgia
Vettec Equithane Products Hands-on Demonstrations - with Horses by Vettec Representative, Lynne Myers. Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia.
Farriers Hands-On $25.00. Horse Owners FREE Shoeing 9am - 5pm
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
July
July 19 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
July 19 – ( Thurs) Georgia
Vettec Equithane Products Hands-on Demonstrations - with Horses by Vettec Representative, Lynne Myers. Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia.
Farriers Hands-On $25.00. Horse Owners FREE Shoeing 9am - 5pm
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
August
August 23 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
August 23 – ( Thurs) Georgia
Vettec Equithane Products Hands-on Demonstrations - with Horses by Vettec Representative, Lynne Myers. Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia.
Farriers Hands-On $25.00. Horse Owners FREE Shoeing 9am - 5pm
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
September
September 12 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
September 20 – ( Thurs) Georgia
Vettec Equithane Products Hands-on Demonstrations - with Horses by Vettec Representative, Lynne Myers. Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia.
Farriers Hands-On $25.00. Horse Owners FREE Shoeing 9am - 5pm
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
October
October 10 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
October 12-13 – ( Thurs) Georgia
Vettec Equithane Products Hands-on Demonstrations - with Horses by Vettec Representative, Lynne Myers. Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia.
Farriers Hands-On $25.00. Horse Owners FREE Shoeing 9am - 5pm
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
October 12-13 - Georgia
BWFA Annual Horseshoers Convention at the Farriers’ National Research Center and BWFA Headquarters. LaFayette, Georgia. Farriers Horse Owners, clubs & observers are all welcome. Vendors, Hands-on, Offering the latest in Shoeing for Lameness, Research Cases using the Treadmill and Equine Thermography, Nutrition, Hoof Repair, Equine Flexion Therapy and Equine Dentistry Intros, Magnetic Therapy, Forge Classes, Saddle Fitting, and New Products Showcase.
www.BWFA.net info@bwfa.net (706) 397-8047
November
November 14 – Georgia
Nikken Magnetic Products - demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909
November 15 – ( Thurs) Georgia
Vettec Equithane Products Hands-on Demonstrations - with Horses by Vettec Representative, Lynne Myers. Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia.
Farriers Hands-On $25.00. Horse Owners FREE Shoeing 9am - 5pm
FNRCinfo@aol.com (706) 397-8909