Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2013 | Page 81

EQUESTRIAN

Farriers
from far
and wide
on Island
Competitors from as far away as
Denmark, Scotland, Yorkshire and
Wales will be taking part in the IW
Farriery event, which is being staged
at Brickfields on August 30 and 31.
The competition, organised by
leading Island farrier Simon Legge,
has attracted a full entry of 32 for the
Open and Apprentice events, and
they will be showing off their skills
of shoeing and shoe making to the
background sound of heavy rock
music.
Simon explained: “We played quite
a bit of music last year during the

is ideal for them to learn at their
own pace rather than feel under
pressure. And remember riding
is an activity that help keeps you
fit and healthy, without really
thinking about it.”
Although the school holidays
are already in full swing, it is not
too late to enjoy the range of
lessons and facilities that Trotters
provide. For more details call
[phone]or contact
Cheryl on 07773976418.

competition, and it went down well, so
it might be a bit louder this time. The
event starts at 8.30am on each day,
and it is all against the clock. So as
they near the end at around 4.0pm it’s
a fair bet they will be working to the
sound of ‘The Final Countdown’!”
This year’s entry includes three
female farriers – one in the Open
class and two apprentices – and
spectators will be able to watch the
action at Brickfields for a nominal
entrance fee.

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