World Championship Blacksmiths', Farrier Competitions
The World Championship Blacksmiths'farrier Competition is held annually, during the Calgary Stampede. Every year since 1979, the world’s top blacksmiths compete in Calgary, Alberta; performing their craft in front of thousands of spectators to educate and entertain the public with their skills and abilities. The competition consists of a series of forging, horseshoeing and team events, which sees competitors earn points to qualify as one of the top 10 finalists as they compete for $35,000 in prize money. The winner is crowned The World Champion Blacksmith. The competition uses six tonnes of coke (fuel made from coal) and 1,300 linear feet of steel bar stock.
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