The year has started well for Jim Blurton and his team at Forden Farriers. Following on from their success at the Hereford College Master and Apprentice competition Jim and Elgan took a strong team from Forden to Myerscough College for the shoeing competition.

The trip was well worth while with Jim filling all top three positions with Elgan a right behind in 5th.

Master & Apprentice Shoeing
1st - Jim Blurton & Julia Cheney (Myerscough College Shield)
2nd - Jim Blurton & Ricky Hilton
3rd - Jim Blurton & Katy Grose
4th - Tom Pears & William Jones
5th = Elgan Harries & Davey Calko and Andy Shuttleworth & Josh Eddleston

The competition was hard fought with Ricky Hilton and Jim competing in their last master and apprentice competition were being narrowly beaten to the title by Jim and Julia Cheney. Katie Gross pushed both of them hard finishing a close 3rd. Dai Calko was unlucky to have a tricky horse and foot to fit but was a creditable fifth with Elgan as his master Jim is understandably delighted with the entire team. "everybody has worked very hard to get to the position they are and it has been a pleasure to contribute to this successful day"