Maine Farriers Clinic/Presentation at UMaine Farm on Friday

Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571

ORONO — The Maine Farriers Association will present a cash donation to the University of Maine equine program on Friday, Dec. 10, as part of a series of events including a seminar, clinic and demonstration.

Farriers have expertise in equine hoof care.  Their functions include the placement of shoes on horses’ hooves.

The association’s $1,500 donation is meant to thank the students, faculty and staff associated with UMaine’s equine program for the partnership that has evolved between the organizations.  That collaboration has brought UMaine resources to bear in helping the farriers group accomplish its goals relative to optimal horse care throughout Maine.

The presentation, which will also involve UMaine students and Wicky, one of UMaine’s retired mares, is scheduled for 12 noon at the farm.  She had a significant hoof problem two years ago, and UMaine clinicians and farriers worked together to resolve it successfully, leading to a healthy existence for this treasured animal.