We Are Hosting A BWFA Clinic!

April 22, 2017   Saturday & Sunday10AM-3PM      BWFA HDQ

BWFA Hall of Fame Event- 2017 Induction

• 10-11:30 Meet & Greet

• 12-1 Presentations & Lunch (RSVP $10 pp)

• 1-3 Masters At the Forge Workshop, Q&A

• Sonny Pistilli & Friends

• Son, Daniel Pistilli

• Frank Bevacqua JR.

• Others TBA

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Meeting in the Capital

Farriers joined together in 2010 to meet with a Congressman at the Georiga State Capital. This meeting was arranged by Senator Mullis to help fulfill our goal of laying out a plan for a $200,000 grant to expand the FNRC to another location. 

GEORGIA BILL PROTECTING FARRIERS

Farrier and Small Business Owner, Ralph Casey has fought and now succeeded in getting a Bill passed into Law. It will help the Farriers/Horseshoers in the state of Georgia. The photo is of the signing by the Governor on May 1, 2012

Please Note: It has nothing to do with farrier licensing.

It has something to do with protecting your rights as a farrier!

It took a lot of research and he found out there was a “right way” and a “wrong way” to go about this. He also accomplished organizing veterans and small business owners together to meet with state representatives on April 30, 2012.

Pictured below is a copy of the bill that was passed:

Equine Nutritionist Clinic - April 14, 2016

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Equine Nutritionist Clinic

Attention Farriers & Horse Owners

Beginners to Professionals

Free Admission - RSVP Required

8:00 a.m. - Breakfast Meet & Greet ($5 per person)

9:00 a.m.-  Buck McColl Equine Nutrition Presentation

• Equine Feeds – Understanding and Comparing Equine Feed Tags

• Supplements – When should you use them and Why

• Hydration – Electrolytes & water intake

• Body Condition – Hooves, coat, teeth, gums, tails and attitude

• Complete Diet – Grass, hay, fiber feeding, sugars and carbs

• Tips for farriers when evaluating hooves

• Understanding Lameness & Founder – How it occurs and Why

12:00 p.m. – Conclusion and lunch ($5 per person)

Horses and their owners will be here for evaluations.

About Buck McColl

Buck recently retired as the owner and nutritionist for Mobile Milling Service, Inc., a family owned and operated business since 1953. Buck provided years of dedication and service to the Bovine & Equine Industry with his knowledge, professionalism and personality. He has been a frequent speaker at the International Hoof Care Summit as well as:

• Frequent Lecturer Western Veterinarian  Conference,  American Farriers Convention, marketing Seminars and Horse Industry Conferences,  Various Youth and Civic Groups

• Lameness Clinics across US and Canada

• BWFA Hall of Fame Member

• Inventor of the PBM Protector Pad

• Columnist and author

• Consultant to a variety of horse industries

• Accomplished farrier for 21 years

• Appearing on PBS TV series “Living with Animals”

To RSVP, call the FNRC

Clinic held at the Farriers' National Research Center and School in partnership with the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association, with the help of farriers & horse owners.