Farriers and blacksmiths from all over the country will go hoof to hoof at the Maneline Kerckhaert Farrier and Blacksmith Championship at Equidays this October, in what promises to be the largest show of shoeing skill in New Zealand.
Equidays and Kowhai Forge are excited to present the Kowhai Forge Artistic Blacksmithing Competition on October 14 and the Great Maneline Kerckhaert Farriers Shoe Off on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 at Hamilton's Mystery Creek Events Centre.
"This is the first farrier competition to ever be held at Equidays, and we're thrilled," says Ammie Hardie, Equidays Event Manager.
"A core focus of Equidays is education, and good hoof care is imperative in horse management and now spectators can see how the pros do it.
"The Maneline Kerckhaert Farrier and Blacksmith Championship will be a fantastic addition to Equidays."