Sponsored by VICTORY, this forging exercise will be tied to the International Hoof-Care Summit. You don’t need to attend to participate — mail in your sidebone shoe to enter this free contest. IHCS attendees can save on the postage and drop off their shoe at the Summit.
For the 2020 Summit Mail-In Forging Exercise, I’ve selected a sidebone shoe. In the years that I’ve made the shoes for this contest, I’ve had two goals.
A frequent criticism of contest shoes is that they often lack practical use in everyday shoeing. Although I will argue that the lessons learned in making any shoe are transferable to your work, this criticism remains.
Co-sponsored by the Calgary Stampede’s World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition and American Farriers Journal, being part of this unique mail-in exercise will earn you $422 in valuable prizes and a fantastic opportunity to continue your forging skills education
They picked two great shoes for this year’s mail-in forging exercise that’s part of the Calgary Stampede’s World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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