2012 Calendar of Events
Check back regularly for new and updated events
While attending our school you will also have the opportunity to attend, participate and learn more about the many continuing education clinics we offer.
For Trim Class dates see the Courses Page
January 19
Vettec Equithane Products demonstrated by Lynne Myers, representative
Hoof Bonding, paking for barefoot riding, thrush treatments
January 20, 21, 22
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
January 18-22
Specialty Gaited Horseshoeing Course includes flat and padded shoeing, all hands on to include equithane products with Lynne Myers and Infrared Imaging with Link Casey
guest instructor; Stan Trimble of Pulaski, Tennessee. Additional tuition fee required
www.horseshoentime.tv/fnrc-continuing_education.html
February 2,3,4
EFT Equine Flexion Therapy and massage course, outside horses are welcome, learn simple stretching techniques or a 3 day certificate, Massage and Stretching Techniques offered for students as well as the public, Infrared Imaging with Link Casey and Nikken Magnetic Therapy with Jim Lane
guest instructor; Dan Marcum of Kirbyville, Texas. Additional tuition fee required
www.horseshoentime.tv/eft.html
February 2
Nikken Magnetic Products demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome. At the Farriers' National Research Center & School in LaFayette, Georgia
February 4, 5
Healthy Hooves Hoof Plate Class Focus on foundered horses- includes whole horse health Thermography before & after and hands-on shoeing& plate application. Instructor Link Casey
One Day $200 Two Days $300 horses provided outside horses & owners welcome. Deposit of $100 required with pre-registration.
www.horseshoentime.tv/fnrc-continuing_education.html
February 17, 18, 19
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
February 23
Vettec Equithane Products demonstrated by Lynne Myers, representative
Hoof Bonding, paking for barefoot riding, thrush treatments
March 14
Nikken Magnetic Products demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome
March 16, 17, 18
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
April 11
Nikken Magnetic Products demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome
April 20, 21,22
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
May 2-6 (Wednesday Sunday)- 5 day Spring Fling Week
Our 23rd annual Open House for Horse Owners
Horse Owners, clubs & observers are all welcome. Trade, Swap, Sell, Donate your horses. Receive free Ground Training, Trimming and shoeing.
Services provided from the FNRC Professionals: (some with fees)
Equine Dentistry, new customers: $85.00 per horse, returning customers: only $55.00
Whole Body Soreness/Leg and hooves? Stretching, Massage & Adjusting.
Saddle, Blanket and Headstall fit. Magnetic therapy and water systems. Nutrition tips.
Thermography which a Heat Image & Video of sore areas.
Nutrition Lecture, products, evaluations of your horses.
Hoof Thrush treatments, sole protection, hoof bonding, glue on shoes, all hoof care!!
Learn What best suits YOU & your horse! free admission
May 2-6 (Wednesday Sunday)
Specialty Gaited Course includes flat and padded shoeing, all hands on with Stan Trimble as your Instructor, Master Gaited Farrier Specialty of Pulaski, Tennessee. $1,000.00 per farrier for the 5 day course. Call for more info.
May 2-6
EFT Equine Flexion Therapy and massage course, outside horses are welcome. Learn simple stretching techniques in a one day class for $200.00 or a 3 day certificate course for $600.00. Anyone welcome to attend, farrier, owner, etc.
Dan Marcum is your Instructor, Master Farrier, Equine Adjuster and Horse Show Consultant of Kirbyville, Texas.
Will include Infrared Imaging before, during and after with Link Casey, Instructor
May 2, Wednesday and May 5, Sunday
Healthy Hooves Hoof Plate Class Focus on foundered horses- includes whole horse health Thermography before & after and hands-on shoeing & plate application for the farrier with one or more years of shoeing experience.
Instructor Link Casey
One Day $200 horses provided, outside horses & owners welcome.
Deposit of $100 required with pre-registration.
May 5 - Saturday
Nikken Magnetic Products demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome
May 5, Saturday
Equine Dentistry with Dawn Mannira, of Florida. Introduction and Info.
Services for New customers : $85.00 per horse, returning customers: only $55.00
May 18, 19, 20
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
June 13
Nikken Magnetic Products demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome
June 14
Vettec Equithane Products demonstrated by Lynne Myers, representative
Hoof Bonding, paking for barefoot riding, thrush treatments
June 15, 16, 17
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
July 19
Nikken Magnetic Products demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome
July 19
Vettec Equithane Products demonstrated by Lynne Myers, representative
Hoof Bonding, paking for barefoot riding, thrush treatments
July 20,21,22
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
August 23
Nikken Magnetic Products demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome
August 23
Vettec Equithane Products demonstrated by Lynne Myers, representative
Hoof Bonding, paking for barefoot riding, thrush treatments
August 17, 18, 19
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
September 12
Nikken Magnetic Products demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome
September 13
Vettec Equithane Products demonstrated by Lynne Myers, representative
Hoof Bonding, paking for barefoot riding, thrush treatments
September 14, 15, 16
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
BWFA Convention Week 2nd weekend in October (not the 3rd !)
New Date in 2012
October 12-13 Georgia (Friday and Saturday)
BWFA Annual Horseshoers Convention at the Farriers’ National Research Center and BWFA Headquarters. LaFayette, Georgia. Farrier registration $100.00
2012 Farrier Graduates of Horseshoeing Schools are welcome at no charge. A Student Farrier Contest will be organized and prizes presented from the Vendors. Be Ready!!
Vendors, Workshops, Testing, Banquet, CFE credits offered from the FNRC
For up to date information, go to www.bwfa.net Email:info@bwfa.net (706) 397-8047
October 10-14 convention week Wednesday - Sunday
EFT Equine Flexion Therapy and massage course, outside horses are welcome. Learn simple stretching techniques in a one day class for $200.00 or a 3 day certificate course for $600.00. Anyone welcome to attend, farrier, owner, etc.
Dan Marcum is your Instructor, Master Farrier, Equine Adjuster, Breeder and Showman of Kirbyville, Texas.
Will include Infrared Imaging before, during and after with Link Casey, Instructor
October 10-11, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am 5:00pm
BWFA Certification Practice and Testing. Advance registration would be appreciated.
All levels: Apprentice I, II, Journeyman I, II, Master Farrier.
10 TESTERS and Master Farrier, Educators will be present to oversee.
October 11, Thursday 12:00noon and 7:00pm
BWFA Board of Directors Meetings for current, interim, and new candidates.
Membership voting will take place on Saturday.
October 12 Friday
Vendors All day - 8:00am 5:00pm
To include workshops, services and one on one with Vendors
October 12, Friday 7:00pm 9:00pm
Banquet, Awards and Entertainment at local facility.
Tickets are $25.00 until October 1st, $35.00 at door.
October 13 Saturday
Presentations by Farriers and Guests, Round Table, Case Study Discussions
Topics will be announced throughout 2012 and on line at www.bwfa.net
These Services will continue all day:
Equine Flexion Therapy with Dan Marcum,
$15.00 for first 30 minutes, $200.00 for whole horse in 2 hours.
Nikken Magnetic Therapy with Product demonstrations with horses.
Services begin at $15.00. Jim Lane, Vendor
Equine Dentistry with Dawn Mannira, of Florida.
Services for New customers : $85.00 per horse, returning customers: only $55.00
Noavel Headstall Training with John Burt of Arkansas. Outside horses welcome.
October 14 Sunday - Upon request and advanced registration only
Healthy Hooves Hoof Plate Class Focus on foundered horses- includes whole horse health Thermography before & after and hands-on shoeing & plate application. The farrier student needs to have one or more years of shoeing experience.
Instructor, Link Casey and others as needed.
One Day $200 with horses provided. Outside horses & owners welcome.
Deposit of $100 required with pre-registration prior to convention.
November 14
Nikken Magnetic Products demonstrations and services, outside horses welcome
November 15
Vettec Equithane Products demonstrated by Lynne Myers, representative
Hoof Bonding, paking for barefoot riding, thrush treatments
November 16, 17, 18
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
December 14, 15, 16
Forge Class for beginner, intermediate and advanced students, graduates and guest farriers, forge welding, hand made bar shoes using the coal and propane forges
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