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Blacksburg, VA 24061
NCHA Presents: First Annual Danny Ward Memorial Contest and Clinic at Virginia Tech.
Contest November 9, 2018 8:00AM
Clinic November 10, 2018 9:00AM
Judges/Clinicians: Dusty Franklin and Joey Hite
All shoes are to be punched for an appropriate Liberty Nails
Class 1: 8:30-10:30
Team of 4 Farriers will shoe a saddle horse with appropriate concave section.
Fronts: to be Toe clipped, Hunter Fit
Hinds: to be Quarter clipped, Pleasure Fit
Class 2: 12:00-2:00
Team of 4 Farriers will shoe a Saddle Horse with appropriate 3/4 Fullered section.
Fronts: to be Toe Clipped, Pleasure Fit
Hinds: to be Quarter Clipped, Pleasure Fit
Class 3: 3:00-5:30
The Top 5 teams (combined team score from classes 1 & 2) will shoe a Draft Horse with appropriate 3/4 fullered section
Fronts: to be Toe Clipped, Agricultural Heels
Hinds: to be Toe Clipped, Agricultural Heels
Entry Fee $800 per team. Guaranteed 2 Rounds; Top 5 Teams will progress to 3rd Round.
Novice Division (less than 3 Years Farrier Experience). Novice Entry Fee $150
Using the supplied shoes, complete all modifications required for the AFA Certified Farrier Shoe Board. Patterns will be provided. The Novice class will be provided Kerckhaert Dura shoes.
Provide your own pad/pads and traction devices.
5/16” X 3/4” will be provided for bar shoe.
Entries Limited!! Only TEN teams will be accepted. Call now to reserve your spot. Registration closes October 9th
Call: Andy Henderson 919-812-0701
Rules
Abusive language or cruelty to animals will not be tolerated. No alcoholic beverages allowed on contest grounds. Offenders will be disqualified.
Each team is allowed 1forge, 1 anvil and 1 vise. No cross ties will be provided. Horse must be held by a team member at all times. Each team member must complete one foot (trim, forge shoe, nail and finish) striking is permitted. All four feet must be completed to be judged.
Prizes: Winning team members will receive a trophy buckle. Top 3 teams will receive a monitory award.
Blacksmith class: Bring a handmade item to donate to our auction. Winner will receive $100.
Thank you to FPD and Bay Horse Innovations and NC Tool for your Sponsorship
The Host Hotel info is:
Hilton Garden Inn
900 Plantation Rd.,
Blacksburg VA 24060
540-552-5005
http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/virginia/hilton-garden-
inn-blacksburg-BCBGIGI/index.html
Use promotional code “NCHA” to get the discounted rate
($119/night). Rate good for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night stays.
Reservations must be made by October 10th to get the reduced rate.
The awards presentation, auction and raffle will be held in the host
hotel conference room at 7:00 Saturday evening November 10th.
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