The Farrier's Friend Clinic

Hosted by Jamey Carsel, CJF of The Farrier’s Friend, featuring Mark Caldwell, PhD, FWCF, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame farrier.

Join us June 4–6 in Bentonville, Arkansas for a 3-day clinic combining theory, anatomy, and hands-on application. Topics include painting a horse, understanding physiological and anatomical reference points, and applying that knowledge in real-world scenarios.

The final day features a team-based competition pairing experienced and less experienced farriers, including theory, shoe making, and live application on a horse with pathology—with prize money on the line.

Daily raffles, great sponsors, and a final BBQ to wrap it all up.
Come learn, connect, and take your skills to the next level.

Pre-registration required.

Info: 8:30 AM – Light Breakfast
9:00 AM – Welcome
9:15 AM – Introduction to Biomechanics for Farriers & Veterinarians
11:00 AM – Dynamics of Muscles & Tendons
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Muscles, Tendons & Apparatus of the Pelvic Limb
2:00 PM – Hoof Mapping & Decision Making
3:30 PM – Identifying Palmar/Plantar Angle in the Field
4:30 PM – End of Day

Info: 8:30 AM – Light Breakfast
9:00 AM – Stance Phase Dynamics & Hoof Capsule Morphology
10:00 AM – Repetitive Strain Injury: Treatment Strategies
11:30 AM – Lunch
12:30 PM – Selection & Application of Horseshoe Variants
2:00 PM – Use of Hind Bar Shoes
3:00 PM – Laminitis: The Farriery Timeline
4:30 PM – End of Day

Info: 8:30 AM – Light Breakfast
9:00 AM – Building a Therapeutic Shoeing Plan (Live Demo)

Team Competition Begins
Case assignment & planning
Shoe fabrication, fitting & application
Evaluation & re-assessment
11:30 AM – Lunch
Afternoon – Team Presentations & Judging
5:00 PM – Case Presentations
6:00 PM – Results, Awards, Beer & BBQ

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Stables At LaDena Downs, 9900 Price Coffee Road, Bentonville, United States

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