HCT's specialist Rural Craft Centre hosted its national competition on March 10, attracting over 140 blacksmiths and farriers from all over the UK to its Holme Lacy Campus, with some competitors travelling from as far as Scotland and Devon to compete. Now in its 18th year, the competition gives the ideal opportunity for young Apprentice Farriers to show off their developing skills and for the Master Farriers to showcase their professional craft.Featuring some of the biggest names within the industry, many spectators got to see their amazing skills first-hand. Competitors took part in a series of competitions for prizes that were generously donated by Arthur Cottam and Co, Jim Blurton, Mustad Hoofcare, Stromsholm and Steve Cooper. The Team Leader for Rural Crafts, Charlotte Gibb, commented: 'It is great to see this much support and action from so many professionals in this industry, and it is also a real chance for our students to get involved practically and put their skills to the test.'
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机译：HCT的专业乡村工艺中心于3月10日举办了全国比赛，吸引了来自英国各地的140多名铁匠和铁匠到其Holme Lacy校园，一些竞争对手从苏格兰和德文郡出发进行竞争。如今已是第18年，这项比赛为年轻的学徒制钉匠提供了绝佳的机会展示他们的发展技能，而大师制钉匠则展示了他们的专业技术。第一手技能。参赛者参加了由Arthur Cottam and Co，Jim Blurton，Mustad Hoofcare，Stromsholm和Steve Cooper慷慨捐赠的一系列奖项竞赛。乡村工艺品小组负责人夏洛特·吉布（Charlotte Gibb）表示：“很高兴看到行业内如此众多的专业人员给予了如此多的支持和行动，这也是我们学生切实参与并把他们的技能付诸实践的真正机会。考试。'
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