Calendar of NE Clinics and Workshops
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| Craig Cameron Clinic FAWS Annual Convention FAWS Annual Convention @ Kittitas Valley Event Center Sep 27 – Sep 29 all-day  Join us for several days of Lectures – Demos – Hands-on – Contest Auction – Membership Meeting – Banquet Good Times and Great Farriers Also, open to Horse Owners! Clinician Doug Russo; CJF, AWCF[...] | JOE MELING TOOLING CLASS 9:00 am JOE MELING TOOLING CLASS @ Julie Baugher Leather Design Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm  JOE MELING TOOLING CLASS! Building a strong foundation in floral carving. In one day we will tool a small pattern from start to finish, taking time to break down the fundamentals of our foundational tools.[...] | |||||
Join us for several days of
Lectures – Demos – Hands-on – Contest
Auction – Membership Meeting – Banquet
Good Times and Great Farriers
Also, open to Horse Owners!
Clinician Doug Russo; CJF, AWCF
Iowa State University Farrier
Tentative Schedule
Friday Sept 27th
- Treatment Options for Lameness part 1
- Eagle Eye
- Farrier Legal Advice
- Surprise Event
- Treatment Options for Lameness part 2
- Horse Head Blacksmith Demo
- Surprise Event
Saturday Sept. 28th
- Forging Class
- Shoeing for Conformation to Promote Soundness
- Website Development to Enhance Your Business
- Shoeing Demo
- Membership Meeting
- Banquet and Auction
- Banquet dinner provided by Rodeo City Bar-B-Q
Sunday Sept. 29th.
- Shoeing Contest
Doug Russo began his full time career more than 15 years ago through an apprenticeship with Richard Becker CJF. He served as president of the Michigan Horseshoers Association as well as several years on the MHA board of directors. He is a past board member of the AFA, current approved tester as well as the chairman of the AFA’s research committee. He is an AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier as well as an Associate of The Worshipful Company of Farriers.
He is currently employed by Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he serves as resident farrier. In his role at ISU, he teaches a two week rotation for fourth year veterinary students as well as lectures for the half semester lameness elective. He also works in support of ISU’s veterinary surgeons preforming therapeutic farriery. Doug is committed and passionate about improving the educational opportunities for vet students with a goal of improving their knowledge of farriery and instilling a trust and understanding of how farriers work. In the end his goal is improving Vet/Farrier relations.
Doug enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids. He is a hobby artist blacksmith, knife maker and enjoys time spent on his horse.
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JOE MELING TOOLING CLASS!
Building a strong foundation in floral carving.
In one day we will tool a small pattern from start to finish, taking time to break down the fundamentals of our foundational tools.
There will be a large emphasis on effectively using your swivel knife, bevel, and pear shader.
Hours: 9am-5pm
Cost: $175
Get ahold of Julie if you’d like to sign up! Should fill up fast. Minimum 4, maximum 16.
Excel with Horses 3-Day Clinic
Are you looking to develop more confidence, control, and success with your horse?
Do you want to work towards a true partnership with your horse, built on respect and trust?
In this clinic Steve will help you attain these goals and become the natural leader that your horse needs you to be.
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Join us for a weekend focused on the fundamentals of good shoeing skills as we learn from Ben’s years of experience and expertise.
Lunch and dinner provided both days.
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