Thaba farrier third in competition

Categorized | Sport

Posted on 12 December 2008.

THABAZIMBI – A farrier hailing from Thabazimbi, Pieter van Staden, recently came third in the South African Farrier and Blacksmith Championships which took place in Gauteng.
Pieter is based in Benoni where he works for Alex Johnson, a well known senior farrier. He also does work for himself at the stables in Golden Gate National Park, Koster and Thabazimbi.
Pieter participated in the Platting Division where each participant had to trim and shoe two feet of a horse within 20 minutes. The best three participants in each heat went through to the finals during which the process was repeated.
The allover winner was Dave Hyslop from Gauteng and Alex Johnson was second. This was the first year that Pieter participated in the Platting Division. His achievement is even more remarkable since he competed against senior farriers. He started working as a farrier only two years ago.
The entrants were judged by two international judges, Chris and Cody Gregory from England, as well as a judge from South Africa, Johan van der Merwe.

5 Responses to “Thaba farrier third in competition”

Carla van Dyk says:

February 8, 2009 at 4:34 pm

Wow. We always struggle to get a good farrier in Thabazimbi. I need to get one from Johannesburg every six weeks. Whe should get this guy to move back here!!
Nico says:

February 10, 2009 at 10:56 am

hey daar het enige iemand n idee wat by hierdie jaar se fees gaan gebeur, en- wat by laas jaar se fees gebeur het
Monique says:

June 17, 2009 at 9:29 am

Well done Dave.
regards
Monique
rassie says:

July 12, 2009 at 11:56 am

Hi,
Where in SA can you get training to become a proffesional farrier. I am doing it for years but dont have any certificate to show that I am qualified and good.
Please if anyone can help, I would be gratefull.

Thanks,
Rassie
Joan says:

August 31, 2010 at 7:39 am

Pieter doen ons perd se hoewe al vir twee jaar, hy is uitstekend !!!
Baie geluk Pieter, jy is dit werd!!!
Sien jou by die stalle.