It is important that all horses be shod by a competent tradesperson. A fully trained and competent farrier can detect problems in a horse's foot and alleviate them by correct shoeing. Farriers play a most important role in the horse world and, properly trained, are invaluable to the owner or trainer with the knowledge and skill they possess.

The AFBA promotes the profession and serves as a representative of farriery interests within the horse world. The AFBA actively monitors legislation and showing rules, and acts as an advocate of farriers in relations with veterinarians, breed and sport associations, and state and federal government agencies.

Events Calendar:    
 13-15 August, 2008  Queensland Championships, Brisbane Exhibition, 2008. Judge:  Dave Adams, NSW.   Entries close: Wednesday 28th May, 2008 at 4.30 pm.  No late entries will be accepted.    Enquiries Tom Affleck - 07 5497 0674, 0427 934 420.  Go to Events to download programme.
23-24 August, 2008 Clinics with Magne Delebekk presented by O'Dwyer Horseshoes and Stockmans Supplies. 23rd - Performance Horse Clinic: basic shoeing techniques for the performance horse; equilibrium and the importance of a rolled toe due to the wearing of the shoe; practical demonstration; Question and answers.  24th - Shoeing Trotters:  shoeing trotters in Scandinavia; corrective shoeing of trotters; practical demonstration; questions and answers.  Contact: Steve Crosbie 07 3266 8510 or 0412 356 993
11-13 September, 2008  South Australian Championships, Royal Adelaide Show, 2008.  Judge: Des Bosworth, Qld.  Entries close: Friday 1st August, 2008. Enquiries:  Chris Francis, 0417 791 897, or Tim Hill, 0411 480 253.  Go to Events to download programme and entry form.
2nd, 4th & 5th October, 2008  National Championships, Tamworth Equine Centre.  www.ncha.com.au  Judge: Jim Bryant (NZ).  Entries close:  Friday, 5th September, 2008.  Enquiries:  Bob Sim, 0408 437 818.  Go to Events  for Programme, Entry form and Blueprints.