Western Canadian Farriers Association
“Our main purpose is to organize farriers for the promotion of excellence in the art and science of farriery.”
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Canada’s Best in Farriery. One Championship
The Western Canadian Farriers Association (WCFA) is proud to present the 2027 Canadian Horseshoeing Championships, featuring the Team Trials and Apprentice Trials, February 11–13, 2027, at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta.
Join us for three days of competition, craftsmanship, and camaraderie as competitors put their knowledge, precision, and horsemanship to the test.
Novice Forging Clinic
November 6 and 7, 2026
Whether you’re a Division 1 competitor, new to Division 2, working towards your certifications, or simply looking to get started with forging horseshoes, this clinic is a great opportunity to build your skills and expand your knowledge.
Join clinician Calder Morris, AJFC, for hands-on instruction and a chance to develop your forging skills.
Location: Lausen Indoor Arena – Blacksmith Shop
South of Strathmore, Alberta
Space is limited, so sign up today!
To register or for more information, contact: Chad Lausen, AJFC – Text: 403-934-7382
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The WCFA is not only an association concerned with farriers, but with everyone in the horse industry, aiming to inform the public, and particularly the horse owner, of the quality and standard of farrier service that is available. The Western Canadian Farriers Association is a non-profit association, formed in 1983.
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Latest News
- 2026 Fall Conference and Competition
- WCFA Online Seminars Paused Until Fall
For the 2026 year the WCFA launched a new program for it’s members: Online Seminars. The goal of these seminars? Create more educational opportunities… Read more: WCFA Online Seminars Paused Until Fall - Mega Clinic Wrap Up
- TOOL MAINTENANCE CLINIC WITH ADAM DEGENSTEIN CJF.
We had about a dozen people attend the Clinic with Adam Degenstein CJF., we limited the number so everyone could hear, ask questions and… Read more: TOOL MAINTENANCE CLINIC WITH ADAM DEGENSTEIN CJF. - 2025 Conference Wrap up
The 2025 WCFA Fall Conference is done and wrapped. Well not quite wrapped, there are still a few bills to pay. It was quite… Read more: 2025 Conference Wrap up
A constitution and by-laws govern the WCFA. Membership is on a yearly basis. The Western Canadian Farriers Association is a non-profit association, formed in 1983.
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