News — Farrier Competition

We are delighted to confirm that one of Derek's infamous sledgehammers will be making it's way to Chilliwack B.C. for the Canadian Horseshoeing Championships and will be presented to the winner of the Best Shod Foot. This year's competition is being judged by Jake Engler and will take place on March 22nd - 24th. 5 classes in the open section stand between the competitors and the Championship; the competition also includes the trials for the Canadian Farrier Team. Best of luck to all competitors!

Derek, along with Steven Beane, Ricky Hilton and Nigel Fennell, formed 'Team GB' and travelled to Kentucky for the 2018 World Horseshoeing Classic.  Last year’s Champions, they posted consistently impressive scores, but lost out on the championship this time to finish a very impressive 4th overall. Team GB was one of 7 teams that travelled from the UK, being beaten only by Team Scotland who finished in 3rd. The competition was tough, incredibly well organised and they had a superb time. Team GB would like to thank the organisers and all of the sponsors for such a superb event. Roll...

Derek will be returning to the World Horseshoeing Classic once more to defend the title. "3 days, 18 teams, 72 farriers, one prize -- WORLD CHAMPIONS". Taking place on 21st - 24th February 2018 in Kentucky Derek will be one of the team of four which includes Steven Beane, Nigel Fennell and Ricky Hilton. Ricky takes Darren Bazin's place this year and it has been great to have him back out competing again! The Ayrshire BFBA Branch Competition, hosted by J & A Ferrie Farrier Supplies, this year celebrates its 40th anniversary and take places on 22nd - 24th March 2018. For...

Judged by Steven Beane FWCF and Danny Mallender AWCF over 3 days on the 11th - 14th July 2017, the Great Yorkshire is a wonderful show to be a part of. Facing tough competition Derek secured wins in the Hunter Shoeing, Roadsters and Shoeing Championship in addition to other consistently high placings over the three days to secure the Show Championship. Derek also won the Worshipful Company of Farriers Best Shod Horse Award in the Heavy Weight Cobs - confirmation of his exceptionally high standards in his everyday work.  Derek would like to thank the organisers for their time and...

15 teams of four from across the world took part in the three day World Horseshoeing Classic hosted by the Kentucky Horseshoeing School. This year the competition was judged by Dusty Franklin (USA), Aaron Steeves (Canada) and Allan Ferrie (Scotland). Derek was part of Team GB alongside Darren Bazin, Steven Beane and Nigel Fennell who pulled out all the stops on the final day to overcome a deficit in points to be crowned CHAMPIONS! Their thanks to the judges, organisers, sponsors and stewards for once more putting on a superb event. The entry is already in for February 2018! For...