Maine Farriers Association 2016 Fall Clinic

Maine Farriers Association 2016 Fall Clinic with Jennifer Horn, CJF, APF Oct. 1 5-­‐16, 2 016 U of M aine, O rono W itter F arm Jennifer Horn, Certified Journeyman Farrier and artistic Blacksmith has
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been shoeing horses since 1990. She attended the Wolverine Farrier
School owned and instructed by International Farrier Hall of Fame
Member, Robert Reaume. Jennifer began competing and became a
Certified Journeyman Farrier in 2001. She serves as an Approved tester
for the American Farriers Association. Jennifer has been active with the
Michigan Horseshoers Association, serving as their Secretary for more
than a dozen years and now serves as the Vice President. Jennifer has
co-chaired Michigan's Annual Clinic & Contest with Richard Becker for
more than 10 years. Jennifer is a founding member of the American
Association of Professional Farriers and has strong belief in associations
and continued education. Jennifer participated in the Edward Martin
Cultural Exchange Program in 2010. In addition to her career as a farrier,
she is also a creative Artist-Blacksmith.
FMI, visit our clinician’s website at www.daisyhillforge.com
Cost: $165 includes lunch daily and 2017 MFA dues ($40 value) AAPF/CAPF continuing education credits applied for-­‐ pending. When: Sat/Sun Oct 15-­‐16, 2016 8 a.m. coffee social. Clinic start time: 9 a.m Where 2 Stay: Rooms on Hold at 2 nearby hotels for Oct 14-­‐15th. You MUST call before 9/14. NOTE: ! THIS IS HOMECOMING WEEKEND SO PLEASE MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS ASAP ! University Inn 800-­‐321-­‐4921, Rate: $164+tax/room (includes breakfast) Grp code: “Maine Farriers” Black Bear Inn 207-­‐866-­‐7120, Rate: $170+tax/room Grp code: Maine Farriers or MF Clinic Location: UMO, Witter Farm, 160 University Farm Rd, Old Town, Maine 04468 Directions: I-­‐95 take exit 193 for Stillwater Ave towards Orono. Right at College Ave. Left onto University FMI visit our website at: www.mainefarriers.vpweb.com or contact Liselle Batt (207) 491-­‐1617 Register online or use the form below: Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address/phone: ____________________________________________________________ Mail this portion & a check for $165 (payable to Maine Farriers Assn.) to: Liselle Batt, MFA secretary PO Box 30 East Dixfield, ME 04227 MFA 2016 Fall Clinic Event Syllabus
University of Maine, Orono Witter Farm
Clinician: Jennifer Horn
Saturday, October 15th
8 a.m.
9-10
10-11
11-12
12-1pm
1-2
2-5
Coffee Social
Farrier Competition Overview
§ Benefits of competing
§ Judging criteria and methodology
Non-Competition “Everyday Work” Overview
§ Compare and contrast competition work to daily work
§ Discussion of shoeing/trimming treatment options
§ Plan development and decision-making with emphasis on
successful thinking
§ Evaluation and Follow-up
Common Lamenesses
§ Judges
§ Effect of changing situations on the farrier treatment plan
during rehabilitation
§ Factors involved in the decision-making process for
therapeutic farrier work
§ Solution options for common lamenesses
Lunch
Common Lamenesses continued
Live Shoeing Demonstration
• HistoryèEvaluationèDecision-makingèTrimmingèShoebuildingèShoeingèDiscussion
Sunday October 16th
8-9
9-4
2 Coffee Social
Hands-on Clinic
• Participant Goals and Participation assessment
• Demonstration
• Forging assistance
• Evaluation