YYou can earn valuable prizes and have your forging skills evaluated by world-renown blacksmithing experts without ever leaving the comfort of your home in the sixth annual Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise, co-sponsored by the American Farriers Journal and the Calgary Stampede’s World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition.

This critically acclaimed forging exercise offers farriers from around the world a unique opportunity to see how their forging skills measure up to industry peers by forging a handmade lateral bar shoe with a masselotte clip.

As an added benefit, not only do all the entrants get to practice their forging skills and have the rare opportunity to have their work critiqued by forging experts, but they’ll also enjoy a valuable prize package worth up to $140.85 And that’s just for entering the competition. The top finishers in the mail-in exercise receive a series of extensive prizes from various contests sponsors totaling more than $11,983.13.

With this contest growing in popularity each year, this is a terrific chance to hone your forging skills, get immediate feedback on your work and receive highly valuable prizes that you’ll find useful and practical in your everyday shoeing work.

All Mail-In Participants Receive...

Just for entering the Calgary mail-in forging exercise, each participant receives the following prizes.

$54 International Hoof-Care Summit Discount

All mail-in forging exercise participants will receive a $54 discount off next winter’s third annual International Hoof-Care Summit that runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. This intensive 3-day educational event, hosted by American Farriers Journal, features the very best hoof-care speakers and clinicians from around the world. You’ll be able to learn the latest in equine hoof care, network with your fellow hoof-care professionals and gain valuable business knowledge to make your shoeing operation more profitable next year.

For more information on the 2006 International Hoof-Care Summit, contact American Farriers Journal, P.O. Box 624, Brookfield, WI 53008-0624. Phone: (800) 645-8455 or (262) 
782-4480. Fax: (262) 782-1252. 
E-mail: info@lesspub.com. Web site: www.americanfarriers.com.

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$10.00 Off Any 
Rebuild Service

All participants in this year’s Calgary Mail-In competition will receive a $10.00 off certificate for any farrier rebuild service from Lopez Farrier Tools. You’ll be able to use this money-saving certificate at any time throughout the year.

Lopez Farrier Tools, 2303A S. Oakley Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93455-1101. Phone: (805) 925-9697. Fax: (805) 925-5487. E-mail: lopezfarrier@msn.com.

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3 Special Shoeing Reports

American Farriers Journal will send each participant three Special Shoeing Reports, including “42 Hoof Care Questions,” “To Shoe Or Not To Shoe” and “Hoof Capsule Studies.” Totalling close to 100 pages of critical hoof-care knowledge, these special reports, with a value of $26.85, will arm you with knowledge you’ll use on a daily basis.

American Farriers Journal, P.O. Box 624, Brookfield, WI 53008-0624. Phone: (800) 645-8455 or (262) 
782-4480. Fax: (262) 782-1252. Email:info@lesspub.com. Web site: www.americanfarriers.com.

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Farrier Cards

Each participant will receive $50 worth of assorted greeting cards that include a variety of Farriers’ Greeting Cards best-selling designs. Each of the packets will include shoeing-related Christmas cards for customers and family, all-occasion cards, thank-you cards and sympathy cards.

Farriers’ Greeting Cards, 13849 N 200 E, Alexandria, IN 46001. Phone: (765) 724-7004 or (800) 741-5054 (U.S. only). Fax: (888) 724-4632. E-mail: gina@hoofprints.com. Web site: www.hoofprints.com.

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Top Prizes For 
The Top Finishers

Even though each mail-in participant gets a valuable prize package just for entering the competition, the top 25 finishers of the Calgary mail-in exercise will share in a pool of valuable prizes worth a grand total of $11,983.13.

For a detailed list of winners and a World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition report, look for the September/October issue of American Farriers Journal or watch our Web site at www.americanfarriers.com.

What we already know for sure is that the prizes include the kind of high-quality equipment and supplies that any farrier would be glad to claim. The prizes for the 25 winning shoes for the mail-in exercise include:

Everything But The Kitchen Sink!

One of the top placers will receive the American Farriers Journal “Kitchen Sink” package. This must-have, comprehensive hoof-care set includes 28 items — all 7 great “Farrier Classics” books, 16 highly educational special shoeing reports, 6 other valuable and entertaining books, plus your very own American Farriers Journal cap. That’s 3,134 pages of valuable shoeing knowledge with a value of $292.95!

American Farriers Journal, P.O. Box 624, Brookfield, WI 53008-0624. Phone: (800) 645-8455 or (262) 
782-4480. Fax: (262) 782-1252. 
E-mail: info@lesspub.com. Web site: www.americanfarriers.com.

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Hoofjack Hoof Stand

One winner will receive a Hoofjack from Equine Innovations along with a 40-minute instructional video on how to use this popular hoof stand. The Hoofjack features several modifications, including a thicker throat and neck, an aluminum knob for proper adjustment and bigger magnets to hold nails and tools. The 8-pound unit allows you to change your shoeing posture without having to drop the 
hoof, while the cradle conforms to each individual hoof shape. This hoof stand eases the physical demands on your back and knees while dramatically reducing the risk of getting stuck 
with a nail.

Equine Innovations, Inc., P.O. Box 8, Star, ID 83669. Phone: (208) 286-7534 or (877) 455-5100 (U.S. only). Fax: (208) 286-7534. E-mail: hoofjack@hoof
jack.com. Web site: www.hoofjack.com.

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Shoe Racks

Monetta Farrier Supplies, one of the finest supplier names in the industry, has announced that it will be awarding a lucky winner a keg shoe rack and a bar shoe rack. These durable, well-made shoe racks will help you organize and keep track of your shoe inventory.

Monetta Farrier Supplies, P.O. Box 116, Monetta, SC 29105. Phone: (803) 685-5101 or (800) 654-5101 (U.S. only). Fax: (803) 685-5654. E-mail: monetta@pbtcomm.net. Web site: www.monettafarrier.com.

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Easyboot Hoof Boots

One winner will receive a pair of EasyBoot hoof boots. EasyBoots by EasyCare, Inc., based in Tucson, Ariz., are primarily used for hoof protection and are recommended as important items to be carried along on trail rides. The easy-to-put-on-and-remove boot prevents lameness and rider frustration when a horse loses a shoe relatively far from home. It also provides excellent hoof protection for both occasional and long-distance riding and gives a secure fit for traction on rocks, pavement, snow and ice.

EasyCare Inc., 2300 E. Vistoso Commerce Loop Rd., Tucson, AZ 85737. Phone: (520) 297-1900 or (800) 447-8836 (U.S. only). Fax: (520) 297-9600. E-mail: admin@easycareinc.com. Web site: www.easycareinc.com.

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Farrier’s Formula Refills

Ten winners will receive two 11-pound refill packages of Farrier’s Formula from Life Data Labs. Farrier’s Formula helps fight thrush, white line disease and other common hoof ailments.

Life Data Labs Inc., P.O. Box 349, Cherokee, AL 35616. Phone: (800) 624-1873 or (256) 370-7555. 
Fax: (256) 370-7509. E-mail: 
cservice@lifedatalabs.com. Web site: www.lifedatalabs.com.

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25% Off Gift Certificate

One lucky winner will receive
25-percent off the ViceBreaker. Tri-Tronics, the makers of the highly popular line of ViceBreaker electronic collars, estimates that the value of this great prize is around $349.00!

Tri-Tronics Horse Div., 1705 S. Research Loop, Tucson, AZ 85710. Phone: (520) 290-6000 or (800) 456-4343. Fax: (520) 722-9000. E-mail: bsellers@tritronics.com. Web site: www.tthorse.com.

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International Hoof-Care Summit: Free Registrations

The three top Mail-In Forging Exercise placers will receive free admission to next winter’s third annual International Hoof-Care Summit that runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, 2006, in Cincinnati, Ohio. This intensive 3-day educational event, hosted by American Farriers Journal, features the very best hoof-care speakers and clinicians from around the world. You’ll learn the latest in equine hoof care, network with your fellow hoof-care professionals and gain non-stop business knowledge to help make your shoeing operation more profitable next year. A $349 value!

For more information on the 2005 International Hoof-Care Summit, contact American Farriers Journal, P.O. Box 624, Brookfield, WI 53008-0624. Phone: (800) 645-8455 or (262) 782-4480. Fax: (262) 782-1252. E-mail: info@lesspub.com. Web site: www.americanfarriers.com.

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Diamond Outlaw Rasps

Six entrants will receive an Outlaw high-performance rasp, the latest addition to the Diamond Farrier Tools line by Cooper Hand Tools. With its specially shaped teeth, the Outlaw rasp resists clogging in all conditions — wet or dry. The high carbon steel Outlaw is honed to maximum sharpness using a new process that produces a rasp that is perfect for aggressive, yet controlled performance. Hoof comes off fast, but with a smoothness that allows maximum control.

Cooper Hand Tools/Diamond, P.O. Box 30100, Raleigh, NC 27622. Phone: (919) 781-7200. Fax: (919) 783-2116. Email:http://www.cooperhandtools.com/customer_service/mail/index.cfm. Web site: www.cooperhandtools.com.

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Flat Jaw Tongs

Jim Keith Tools, known for high-quality tools and craftsmanship, will give one top finisher a pair of flat jaw tongs. Known the world over, these steel tongs are among the sturdiest tools that you’ll find on the market. The reins are free moving and provide superior gripping power. Built to last a lifetime.

Jim Keith Tools, P.O. Box 36, 905 W. Railroad Ave., Tucumcari, NM 88401. Phone: (505) 461-2942. Fax: (505) 461-4185. E-mail: jkt@plateautel.net. Web site: www.jktools.com

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Super Fast Hybrid

One of this year’s entrants will receive five 250 ml tubes of the brand new Super Fast Hybrid formula — the newest in the line of Equilox’s highly popular brands of hoof adhesives.

Equilox, Farrier/Horse Owner Supplies & Horse Hoof Adhesives, 110 N.E. Second St., Pine Island, MN 55963. Phone: (507) 356-2255 or (800) 551-4394 (U.S. only). Fax: (507) 356-4224. E-mail: equilox123@aol.com. Web site: www.equilox.com

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Crack Filler Kit

Six lucky winners will receive a Crack Filler kit from SBS Equine Products. This quick and easy-to-use formula repairs cracks and gouges in 10 minutes. The re-sealable adhesive applicator helps you save product and use only the amount that you need to use.

SBS Equine Products, 3888 Mannix Dr., Unit 303, Naples, FL 34114. Phone: (234) 354-3361 or (800) 637-6174 (U.S. only). Fax: (239) 354-3362. E-mail:info@sbsequine.com. Web site: www.sbsequine.com.

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14-inch Nippers

One lucky winner will receive this high-quality 14-hoof nipper from MFC Horseshoeing. This top-of-the-line Nipper is hand-forged from H13 Die Steel and is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for 
six months.

MFC Horseshoeing Tools, 26446 Horseshoe Cir., Purcell, OK 73080. Phone: (405) 288-0145 or (800) 443-1740 (U.S. only). Fax: (405) 288-1004. E-mail: ohts@telepath.com. Web site: www.horseshoes.net/mfc.

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Lite Champion Shoes

Thoro’ Bred Racing Plate will give 10 lucky winners a prize pack of Lite Champion aluminum shoes. Unlike steel shoes, these aluminum shoes were lighter and gave the jumping horses wider hoof protection, less weight, a more comfortable feel and less jarring upon impact. Since then Thoro’Bred has developed this shoe with many new features to make your job easier, like sole relief and a wide web for sole protection, multiple nail holes, forged steel inserts for wear, and tapered heels that keep the shoe away from sensitive areas.

Thoro’Bred Racing Plate, 5020 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807. Phone: (714) 779-2581 or (800) 854-6059. Fax: (714) 779-1582. E-mail: ed_thoro
bred@hotmail.com. Web site: www.horseshoes.com/thorobred.

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“Boss” 3-Shelf 
Shoeing Box

Empire Farrier Supply of Temecula, Calif., is giving one top finisher in this year’s Calgary Mail-In exercise a sturdy “Boss” 3-shelf shoeing box by NC Tool. This 25-inch tall high-quality shoeing box features a double-tool tray lined with rubber matting for noise control, a 33-inch tall handle for easy maneuvering, cast wheels, sturdy tubular legs, 2 rasp holders and a top try to hold loose and smaller parts. A great tool box that any farrier would want.

Empire Farrier Supply, 26111B Ynez Rd., #13, Temecula, CA 92591. Phone: (951) 296-0046. Fax: (951) 296-0045. E-mail: empirefarrier@earthlink.net.

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$25 Gift Certificates

Four top finishers in this year’s event will receive a $25 gift certificate for the products of their choosing from D.L. Schwartz Co. Loyal customers of D.L. Schwartz will tell you that these gift certificates will get you quality items that you can use in your everyday shoeing work.

D.L. Schwartz Co., 2188 S. U.S. 27, Berne, IN 46711. Phone: (800) 955-3064 (U.S. only) or (260) 692-6862. Fax: (260) 692-6290.

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Power Picks And Rasps

Mustad/Capewell Horsenails has announced that it will be donating picks and rasps with handles to 20 lucky winners. The Mustad Power Pick is designed to give you maximum power for cleaning horses’ hooves. With an upright design that will let you work with a pull or a push motion, the Power Pick also gives you added leverage and has a shape that will enable you to pop out packed debris and also clean out clefts. Power Pick has an aluminum handle and a stainless steel pick.

The Mustad Rasps with handles are long-lasting, durable and are sharpened to do the job in less strokes. These handy tools will help you in your everyday shoeing and trimming work.

Mustad/Capewell Horsenails, 1404 Blue Hills Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002. Phone: (860) 242-3650 or (888) 869-1804 (U.S. only). Fax: (860) 242-0442. E-mail: info@mustadinc.com. Web site: www.mustadhorsenails.com.

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Billy Crothers 
Concave Shoes

One lucky winner will receive a full set of Harry Patton Horseshoeing Supplies’ highly popular Billy Crothers Concave Shoes — also known as Handmade Shoes. Styles include unclipped, toe clipped and side clipped. New models added to the line this year are 3/4-by-5/16-inch concave front patterns with side clips, sizes 1 through 6. Superior steel and design gives traction and confidence to any horse.

Harry Patton Horseshoe Supply, 223 W. Maple Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016. Phone: (626) 359-8018 or (866) 728-8664 (U.S. only). Fax: (626) 357-0048. E-mail: harrypatton@bigplanet.com. Web site: www.harrypatton.com.

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Clipping Hammer

Five lucky winners will receive the Nordic Forge Clipping Hammer. This clipping hammer is forged from quality tool steel and is perfectly balanced for fine clipping work and the quality you’ve come to expect from Nordic Forge. Arkansas hickory handles give you a great grip.

Nordic Forge, Inc., P.O. Box 909, Guttenberg, IA 52052. Phone: (563) 252-1707. Fax: (563) 252-1750.

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17-Inch Hoof Tester

Five winners will receive a 17-inch high-quality hoof tester from Cotran Corp. This long-lasting stainless steel hoof tester is easy to handle and will help you in your everyday work.

Cotran Corp., P.O. Box 130, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Phone: (401) 682-1555 or (800) 345-4449. Fax: (401) 682-1775. E-mail:
info@cotrancorp.com. Web site: www.cotrancorp.com.

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School Tuition

One top winner will receive a week’s tuition for a blacksmithing course at Chris Gregory’s Heartland Horseshoeing School. The specialty courses attract shoers and blacksmiths from across the country to the Lamar, Mo., school.

Heartland Horseshoeing School, 327 S.W. 1st Lane, Lamar, MO 64759. Phone: (417) 682-6896. Fax: (417) 682-6394. E-mail: anvil@earthlink.net.

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Free Rebuild On 
Any Nippers

One winner will receive a free rebuild on any hoof nipper from Lopez Farrier Tools. This complete rebuild will restore your used nippers to the same form as they were when they first came out of 
the package.

Lopez Farrier Tools, 2303A S. Oakley Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93455-1101. Phone: (805) 925-9697. Fax: (805) 925-5487. E-mail: lopezfarrier@msn.com.

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White Lightning Gel

The top 10 finishers will receive a 14 ml container of White Lightning gel. The popular and effective thrush, hoof rot and white line disease treatment from Grand Circuit Products, is now available in a gel form, adding to the product line. White Lightning Gel is dispensed through a user-friendly, two-part pump and mixing tip for foolproof application. White Lightning is a 2 percent solution of stabilized chlorine dioxide which, when activated with white vinegar, becomes very aggressive in neutralizing bacteria, fungus and yeast.

Grand Circuit Products, Inc., 920 Rt. 33, Bldg. 7, Freehold, NJ 07728.Phone: (732) 462-3553 or (800) 872-6845 (U.S. only). Fax: (732) 462-3464. E-mail: grandcircuit@aol.com. Web site: www.grandcircuitinc.com.

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HOOFix Abscess Kit

One lucky winner will receive a HOOFix abscess kit from Plum Shade Farm. The HOOFix Epsom Salt Poultice Pacs provide medical-grade Epsom salt in a food-grade paper membrane with no mess, pre-measured convenience. The poultice packs are designed to be ideal for treating hoof abscesses.

Plum Shade Farm, 103 Youngs Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320. Phone: (610) 486-0708. Fax: (610) 444-2522. E-mail: info@plumshadefarm.com. Web site: www.hoofix.com.

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$50 Gift Certificates

Ten of the top finishers will choose $50 worth of products from St. Croix Forge, producer of a wide range of high-quality steel and aluminum horseshoes and hand tools for the farrier industry.

St. Croix Forge, P.O. Box 518, Forest Lake, MN 55025. Phone: (800) 966-3668 or (651) 464-8967. Fax: (651) 464-8213. E-mail: info@stcroixforge.com. Web site: www.stcroixforge.com.

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Travel Box With Wheels

Stone Well Bodies & Equipment, one of the brightest names in rig business, will give one lucky winner a travel box with wheels. Valued at $300, this high-quality item is durable and built to transport your tools.

Stone Well Bodies & Equipment, 625 Sills Rd., Genoa, NY 13071. Phone: (315) 497-3512. Fax: (315) 497-1550. E-mail: stonewell@baldcom.net. Web site: www.stonewellbodies.com.

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$100 Gift Certificate

Ten of the top shoers will be rewarded with $100 worth of products of their choosing from Vettec Inc. The company’s high-quality, quick-setting polyurethane products in the Equi-Thane line are a popular choice of farriers for hoof repairs and adhesive needs.

Vettec Inc., 600 Hueneme Rd., Oxnard, CA 93033. Phone: (800) 483-8832. Fax: (805) 488-2266. E-mail: duxoffice@duxsales.com. Web site: www.vettec.com.

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Money Clip

One lucky top finisher will receive a custom-made Rusty Brown money clip. This beautifully designed clip features the Calgary Stampede insignia.

The hand-made, silver-plated money clip is a $150 value and is a great piece for any shoer.

Rusty Brown Enterprises, 10414 48th St., Mira Loma, CA 91752-1905. Phone: (909) 685-6951. Fax: (909) 685-0416. E-mail: deebrown@dslextreme.com. Web site: www.rustybrownenterprises.com.

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Hoof Health Aids

Six entrants will receive packages of Nu-Foot concentrate, designed to promote healthy hoof growth, and Fungidye topical solution, made to stop the growth of white line disease.

Farrier Science Clinic, 2996 Millville-Shandon Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013. Phone: (513) 738-0010. Fax: (513) 738-2996. Email:farrier_science_
clinic@fuse.net. Web site: www.farrierscienceclinic.com. or www.hoofdisease.com.

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Cavalry Mule Hammers

The top three winners will each be awarded a 1402 Cavalry Mule Driving Hammer from NC Tool Co. Proper balance is one of the strong points of Cavalry hammers, and the round-nosed Cavalry Mule model is exceptional for bending clinches.

NC Tool Company, 6133 Hunt Rd., Pleasant Garden, NC 27313. Phone: (800) 446-6498 or (336) 674-5654. Fax: (336) 674-9991. E-mail: nctool@bellsouth.net. Web site: www.nctoolco.com.

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Farrier Classics 
Complete Set

American Farriers Journal will provide three winners with a set of its “Farrier Classics” series of books totaling 1,120 pages. These popular titles from the late 1800s and early 1900s include: “Artistic Horseshoeing: A Manual For Farriers,” “The Art Of Horseshoeing,” “The Cavalry Horseshoer’s Technical Manual,” “The Foot Of The Horse,” “The Horse’s Foot And How To Shoe It,” “The Art Of Shoeing And Balancing The Trotter” and the “ABC Guide To Sensible Horseshoeing.” A $155.65 value!

American Farriers Journal, P.O. Box 624, Brookfield, WI 53008-0624. Phone: (800) 645-8455 or (262) 782-4480. Fax: (262) 782-1252. E-mail: info@lesspub.com. Web site: www.americanfarriers.com.

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$50 Gift Certificate

One winner will collect $50 worth of supplies from Meader Supply Corp. Meader offers a wide array of farrier products through its 89-page catalog. The company also offers a full catalog of tack and harness products.

Meader Supply Corp., 23 Meaderboro Rd., Rochester, NH 03867. Phone: (800) 446-7737 or (603) 332-3032. Fax: (603) 332-2775. E-mail: wayne@meadersupply.com. Web site: www.meadersupply.com.

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Shoeing Apron

One farrier will receive a California-style shoeing apron from Valley Farrier Supply as a reward for his or her forging accomplishment. Valley Farrier Supply has been in business for more than 20 years as a full-line supplier and maintains the Northwest’s largest inventory of horseshoeing supplies.

Valley Farrier Supply, 21383 S. Yeoman Rd., Beaver Creek, OR 97004. Phone: (503) 632-4366 or (800) 433-0852. Fax: (503) 632-4623. E-mail: david@valleyfarrier.com. Web site: www.vfsvft.com.

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$100 Gift Certificate

Five lucky winners will receive $100 gift certificates for any product in Centaur Forge’s 2005 catalog. Centaur Forge, which has been in the farrier and blacksmithing supply business for over 40 years, has a thick catalog featuring thousands of high-quality farrier supplies.

Centaur Forge LLC, P.O. Box 340, 117 N. Spring St., Burlington, WI 53105. Phone: (262) 763-9175 or (800) 666-9175 (U.S. only). Fax: (262) 763-8350. E-mail: info@centaurforge.com. Web site: www.centaurforge.com

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Rasp And Towel

Simonds International will give six lucky winners for this year’s Calgary Mail-In exercise a high-quality, durable rasp and towel set. This long-lasting rasp will aid you in your everyday shoeing and trimming work and is sharpened to save you strokes.

Simonds International, P.O. Box 500, 135 Intervale Rd., Fitchburg, MA 01420. Phone: (978) 343-3731 or (800) 343-1616 (U.S. only). Fax: (800) 541-6224. E-mail: bpeacock@simondsint.com. Web site: www.simondsinternational.com.

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Lopez-Style Clincher

One lucky winner will receive a durable, high-quality stainless steel 17-inch pair of clinchers from Lopez Farrier Tool. These easy to grip clincher feature ergonomicallydesigned handle for easy gripping and sharpened clincher teeth for better grip.

Lopez Farrier Tools, 2303A S. Oakley Ave., Santa Maria, CA 93455-1101. Phone: (805) 925-9697. Fax: (805) 925-5487. E-mail: lopezfarrier@msn.com.

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Case Of Nails

One lucky winner will receive a case of nails from Save Edge Nail Worldwide. These high-quality nails — valued at $107.25 per case — will be a great addition to your shoeing inventory.

Save Edge Nail Worldwide, 360 W. Church St., Xenia, OH 45385. Phone: (937) 376-8268 or (800) 828-8298 (U.S. only). Fax: (937) 376-8052. E-mail: russ@saveedge.com. Web site: www.saveedge.com.

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Desktop Hoof Model

A cross-section model of an equine hind limb, from the lower cannon bone through the hoof capsule, will be provided to one winner. The model is freeze dried to preserve the soft tissue. The major tendons have been colored and the bones numbered for easy identification. Useful as a display or as a teaching tool with shoeing clients.

Horse Science-Horse Sense, P.O. Box 221, West Boxford, MA 01885. Phone: (978) 352-6336. Fax: (978) 352-5238. E-mail: horsescience@attbi.com. Web site: www.horsescience.com.

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Thrush Remedy, 
Vet Liniment

W.F. Young, Inc., will give 25 top finishers a 12-ounce bottle of its highly popular Hooflex Thrush Remedy and a 12-ounce bottle of Absorbine Veterinary Liniment.

Thrush Remedy is an effective treatment for hoof thrush that kills bacteria and fungi and eliminates the foul odor associated with thrush infection. It is highly effective and non-irritating. This clear formula provides three distinct advantages: it will not sting, stain, or dry the hoof. It’s easily applied and comes with a special squeeze 
applicator specially designed to reach deep into the frog where thrush 
organisms breed.

Absorbine Veterinary Liniment is the world’s number one selling horse liniment. It is a soothing antiseptic blend of natural herbs and oils that is an effective treatment for temporary muscular soreness and stiffness.

W.F. Young Inc., P.O. Box 1990, E. Longmeadow, MA 01028-1990. Phone: (413) 526-9999 or (800) 628-9653 (U.S. only). Fax: (413) 526-8990. E-mail: animalhealth@absorbine.com. Web site: www.absorbine.com.

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Medium Stall Jack

Yoder Blacksmith Supplies will be awarding a top finisher of this year’s Calgary Mail-In exercise a medium stall jack. This sturdy, all-steel stall jack is ideal for working in close quarters such as a stall or stable and is designed for long-lasting use. Easy to carry in your rig, this popular style of stall jack is a handy tool that lets your shoeing work become more portable.

Yoder Blacksmith Supplies, 8900 Twp. Rd. 652, Fredericksburg, OH 44627. Phone: (330) 471-1940.

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$50 Gift Certificate

Three top finishers will choose $50 worth of merchandise from Castle Plastics, a leading manufacturer of hoof pads and boots. During the past 10 years, Castle Plastics has introduced many innovative products such as hospital pads, frog support kits, magnetic pads and egg bar pads.

Castle Plastics, 11 Francis St., Leominster, MA 01453. Phone: (800) 
or (978) 534-6220. Fax: (978) 534-9915. E-mail: castle@netplus.com. 
Web site: www.castleplastics.com.

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Farrier’s Web Site

The Farrier & Hoofcare Resource Center will help one fortunate farrier set up and manage a business Web site for a year. The company also will host the site for free and show the farrier how to get the most from the site content rather than relying on gimmicks.

The Farrier & Hoofcare Resource Center, 1265 Ash Lane, Lebanon, 
PA 17042. Phone: (717) 279-6666. Fax: (707) 276-3831. E-mail: 
horseshoes@horseshoes.com. Web site: www.horseshoes.com.

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Box of Turtle Tiles

Turtle Plastics will give two of the skilled participants of the Calgary Mail-In exercise each a box of Turtle Tiles modular flooring. Easy to clean and known for its high quality and durability, this stall and trailer matting is a great prize for anyone involved the equine profession.

Turtle Plastics, 7400 Industrial Pkwy. Lorain, OH 44053. Phone: (440) 282-8008. Fax: (800) 437-1603. E-mail: info@turtleplastics.com. Web site: www.turtleplastics.com.

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Forms Organizer

A 2006 Farrier Forms Organizer will be given to one of the top finishers. The faux leather-covered, three-ring binder includes a weekly planner, client list and expense reports, all featuring graphics that depict the farrier trade. The organizer also includes: an invoice book, a “From The Farrier” note pad, a client late-notice pad, an appointment pad, a calculator and a pen.

Farrier Forms, P.O. Box 221, Loxahatchee, FL 33470. Phone: (561) 793-9654. Fax 561-793-5544. E-mail: info@farrierforms.com