CONFERENCE LOCATION
Best Western- Rainbow Country Inn 43971 Industrial Way Chilliwack, BCV2R 3A4 1-800-665-1030
WCFA Conference Room Rates: Single $99 Double $109 Kids 2-15 years old stay free To access these rates quote, Farrier. Rooms Limited- book early Overflow : Vedder River Inn 1-800-591-0181
Contacts: Steve Dixon -Tradeshow 604-856-8212 Rick Higginson -Conference 604-858-6715
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SCHEDULE OF FEES
Cheques received postmarked Sept 8th qualify for early discount. Shoeing cutoff is Oct.5 (no exceptions)
Early LateCONFERENCE WCFA & FAWS Members [ ] $80 [ ] $100 Non-members [ ] $95 [ ] $130 One day only [ ] $60 [ ] $70COMPETITION-Div 1 2 3
[ ]$50 [ ]$120 [ ]$160
[ ]Banquet $30
WCFA MEMBERSHIP Apprentice or student [ ] $67 Full [ ] $90
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Please make cheques payable to Western Canadian Farriers’ Association Forward to: WCFA Fall Conference c/o Rick Higginson 47845 Forester Rd. Chilliwack, BC. V2R 4M6
FRIDAY, OCT.14th FARRIER COMPETITION HERITAGE PARK -ACROSS HWY #1 FROM BEST WESTERN
Judge- Dusty Franklin CJF.
Each competitor must supply a freestanding workstation including fire extinguisher, and must use 20lb propane bottles. No trucks will remain in the arena. Competitors must supply a horse holder. 6:30-7:30 am Setup Div I Eagle Eye (TBA)–Keg shoe to fit foot. Forging I (60 min) –A pair of hinds with quarter clipsand rolled toe. Center punch on lateral heel. Keg shoe. Forging II (60 min)–Apair of fronts with toe clip, center punch lateral heel. 12”of 3/8x3/4”concave. Forging III (60 min)–One square-toed hind with trailer. One hind shoe with extended heels and rocker toe. Both shoes fit the same foot. Shoes supplied on the day. Div II Eagle Eye (TBA) -Plain stamped with appropriate nails. Forging I (60 min)– Pair of plain stamped fronts with toe clip, hammer drawn. Six MX 50 nails. 11 1/2”of 3/8x3/4” Forging II (60 min)–Pair of hinds, quarter clipped, hammer drawn. Six MX 50 nails. 11 “of 3/8x3/4”. Forging III (60min) – 12”3/8x3/4”- ¾ fullered front, six nails, 5 slims. ¾ fullered straight bar shoe to fit the same foot. 6 nails. Shoeing (60 min) - Plain stamped shoe using appropriate stock and nails, clipped.
Div III Eagle Eye –(TBA) 3/8x3/4”fullered. Forging I (60 min)-Pair of fronts, toe clipped ¾ fullered, 12” of 3/8x3/4”. Pair of hinds, ¼ clipped, ¾ fullered, 11 ½”of 3/8x3/4”. Delta 5 slim nail. Forging II (60 min)- Pair of front fullered straight bar shoes with toe clip. Seven nails Mustad E 5 Forging III(60) – Pair of fullered hinds with masselotte toe clip, six nails E4 slim. Shoeing (60 min)–¾ fullered front with toe clip. 3/8x3/4” Match Play- (12min) Hot start, make one hind left, plain stamped, toe clipped. 12”of 3/8x3/4” flat. Single knockout. Entry $10.00 of which ½ goes to winner ½ to WCFA.
7:00-9:00 pmOakRoom- Registration & Hospitality Suite at the Best Western
SATURDAY, OCT. 15th
7:00-9:00 am Off Track Room WCFA-AGM Breakfast Meeting. Breakfast compliments ofWCFA. 9:00-11:00 amVedder Room Dr. Chris Pollitt– Equine Foot – normal structure and function. Laminitis new therapeutic options. 11:15-12:15 pm Vedder Room Dusty Franklin CJF. – The Value of AFA Certification, do’s and don’ts 12:15-2:45 pm Fraser & Heritage Rooms-Trade Show 3:00-4:00 pm Vedder Room Randy Blackstock-Where and Why the WCFA started and where it is going.
6:30-9:00 pm Vedder & Heritage Rooms Cash Bar & Banquet
SUNDAY, OCT.16th
9:00-10:00 amVedder Room Dr. Antonio Cruz – Foot lameness diagnosis. Diagnostic tools new and old and what that means in terms of treatments available these days. 10:15-12:15 pmVedder Room Dr. Chris Pollitt.–Laminitis theory an overview. Chronic laminitis hidden dangers 12:15-2:45 pm Fraser & Heritage Rooms Tradeshow 2:45-3:45pmVedder Room Dusty Franklin CJF- Different styles of shoeing and techniques for efficient fitting.4:00-4:30pm Outside Tents Match Play Finals – Final four contestants will compete to see wins the match play championship.