2013 WCFA Program

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Hello,I would like to welcome everyone to the Twelfth Annual WCFA Fall Competition and Conference. I hope you enjoy the presentations and partake in everything the Conference has to offer. Please extend a warm welcome to all our sponsors as you meet new ones and reconnect with returning ones. I ask members to take a moment to check out the discussion forum at www.wcfa.ca for an opportunity to post your comments.As your president I welcome all your thoughts and ideas at any time. Please feel free to call or chase me down and let’s talk.Your President,Jason Wrubleski(Tiny)

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Advancement through Education & CommunicationThe aim of this conference is to promote and further equine knowledge for all.

We would like to extend an invitation to the general horse-owning public, Veterinarians and Farriers to attend our Conference in October.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 18th FARRIER COMPETITION HERITAGE PARK -ACROSS HWY #1 FROM BEST WESTERN

Judge- Dave Duckett FWCFEach competitor must supply a freestanding workstation including fire extinguisher, and use 20lb propane

bottles. No trucks will remain in the arena. Competitors must supply a horse holder.

FRIDAY, OCT.18 - 6:30-7:30 am Setup

Div I Eagle Eye (TBA) – 3/4x3/8 to fit foot

Forging I (60 min). Rework a pair of front keg shoes into hinds. One of the shoes having forged heels of choice for traction.

Forging II (60 min). Concave hunter front, toe clipped. Plain stamped hind with ¼ clips. 12”x3/8x3/4”both shoes. Your choice of clips. Mustad E 4 Arc nail.

Forging III (60 min). Cut out toe area of keg shoe and forge weld it into another making a barshoe. Make a concave hind 51/2”across with a wide lateral branch for support. 12”3/4x1/2”

Div II Eagle Eye (TBA) – 3/8 Tongs.

Forging I (60 min). Concave front straight Barshoe 4 3/4”wide. Concave caulk and wedge hind 5 ¼” wide. Chose appropriate bar stock with Mustad E 3 nails. Both shoes hammer side clipped

Forging II (60 min). Full fullered front shoe, toe clipped 5 ¾”across. ¾ fullered hind shoe side clipped, 5”across. Both shoes to be Hammer clipped.

Shoeing (75 min). Horse to be shod for trail. Shoe one hind with ¾ fullered flat stock, side clipped. Specimen shoe,1”x1/2’ plain stamped toe clipped, hammer drawn, 6”across. Appropriate Mustad E nails, hammer finished.

TOP FIVE SHOEING (75 min). Shoe one front foot, concave, side clipped.

Specimen – Double block heel, plain stamped hind, 6”wide. 1”x1/2”flat stock.

Specimen shoes to be hammer clipped.

Appropriate Mustad E, Arc Nail.

Div III Other wise known as the “Big Boy’s and Girl’s Club”

This means bring your tools and be prepared!

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SATURDAY, OCT. 197:00-9:00am – AGM Breakfast Meeting9:00-10:15 AM – Vedder Room David Duckett FWCF – Balance of the horse.10:30-12:00 PM – Vedder Room Anna Billingsley, Occupational Safety Officer

– Work Safe B.C., Registration, Safety, Claims.

12:00-2:30 PM – Trade Show – Fraser and Heritage Rooms

2:30-3:30 PM – Vedder Room Industry Round Table– Bob Marshall, Dave Duckett, Hank McEwan, Bill Miller. Discussion on how the farrier industry has evolved over the years.

3:45-4:45 PM – Vedder Room David Duckett FWCF – Movement of the horse, video.

6:30-9:00PM – Vedder & Heritage Rooms – Cash Bar and Banquet.

SUNDAY, OCT. 20

9:00 – 10:00 AM – Vedder Room Yoshi Burton B.Kin - Practical approach to preventing and rehabbing injuries and chronic pain associated with being a farrier.

10:15 – 11:15 AM – Vedder Room Dave Duckett FWCF – Evaluating and discussing information presented in previous lectures.

11:30 – 12-30 PM – Vedder Room Doug Campbell – Probiotics, the effects on the horse and its hooves.

12:30 – 3:00 PM – Trade Show – Fraser and Heritage Rooms

3:00 – 4:00 PM – Outside – Dave Duckett, FWCF - Forging Demo

Western Canadian Farriers’ Association 2013 Fall ConferenceFRIDAY, OCT.18

7:00-9:00 pm Oak Room- Registration & Hospitality Suite at the Best Western


Entered the profession in 1960, signed indenture Sept 7th 1960Time served boni-fide apprentice of five yearsextended two year as journeyman Attended Hereford College NMFB & Agri Eng course. Graduated 1965 RSS (Dip WCF) Registered Shoeing Smith 1965City & Guilds of London Institute (Blacksmithing) 1966Self employed as farrier / blacksmith at Peplow Smithy, Shropshire England 1970 - 1979AWCF Associate Worshipful Company of Farriers 1972FWCF Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers, London England 1977Freeman and key to the City of London 1981Liveryman of the WCF 1982Worshipful Company of official Farriers Judge Officiated most of the top international horshoeing competitionsLecturer at the National School of Farriery Hereford England 1978 - 1981Consultant to Irish Horse Board Dublin Ireland 1976 - 1982Full time lecturer at Irish National Stud, Kildare Ireland. The farrier training program 1981 - 1982National Champion of Great Britain x 6National Hunter Shoeing Champion x 6English Champion x 6Welsh Champion x 9International Champion (Dublin Ireland) x2

International Champion (Stonleigh England) x2International European Champion (St Dei France)World Champion (Calgary Canada) x2Champion of Champions x 4Futurity Champion ( AFA Conventions USA) x3Represented England in international Horseshoeing competitions x4Represented United States x3Winner of 25 Gold medals with 125 silver and bronze (approximately)Mentor to many International competitors given lectures and exhibitions in many countriesLecturer at the AVCA (American Veterinary Chiropractic Association) extremity module 1991 - 2002Life time member and past board of director of the AVCAInternational Hall of Fame (Kentucky) Calgary Hall of fame 2012Jim Linsey award (AFA lecturer of the year)Introduced to the farrier industry many innovative concepts of the balance of the equine foot as it relates to the animals overall bio mechanical function.

Notable aspects “The External landmarks of the Equine Foot” The Ducketts Dot and Bridge

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 199:00-10:15 AM – Vedder Room

David Duckett FWCF – Balance of the horse

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1910:30-12:00 PM – Vedder Room

Anna Billingsley, Occupational Safety Officer – Work Safe B.C., Registration, Safety, Claims.

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THANK YOU…to all competitors and the following sponsors that supported the Western Canadian Farriers’ Association 2013 Fall Conference & Competition

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