Farriers hoof it to Nanaimo’s Beban Park for horseshoe care clinic

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Ten people signed up for the Hammer In demo with Jack Ketel (second from the left) on Thursday. Ketel has represented Canada seven times at the international farrier level.

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Farriers hoof it to Nanaimo's Beban Park for horseshoe care clinic

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Taking place from Thursday, April 16, until Saturday, attendees can sign up to take part in several lectures and live demonstrations from well-known farriers and local veterinarians.

They also have anvils and forges on site to learn how to build your own horseshoe.

“The first day is what we call a ‘Hammer In’. It’s capped at ten people, and they are here to get one-on-one help with our clinician,” said Juliette. “They have their tools, and they’re allowed to even shoe this demo horse, and then the following two days, we have approximately 30 people here for demos and lectures.”

Juliette said events like this are less about the age of a farrier, and more about honing their skills.

“We have so many people at all different levels, it’s really cool to see. We have apprentices, fresh out of school, maybe out of school a year ago, and we have people that have been shoeing horses for the last couple of decades.”

More information on this event and the WCFA can be found here on their website, WCFA.ca.

Farrier events happen from Thursday, April 16, until Saturday at Beban Park around the Equestrian Centre. (Image Credit: Western Canadian Farrier Association.)

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