Page 208 - The History of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps 1962–2021

THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS 1962 – 2021
Watson was kicked by his horse and sent flying into a crowd barrier – an inauspicious start for the British Army competitors. Nevertheless, British farriers led the way with four of the top five hailing from home shores. The placings out of seventy competitors: Watson – 21st. Mercer – 23rd. Cooper – 28th.25
As the years have passed the School of Farriery has gone from strength to strength improving its
professionalism year on year.
In further reading on farriers in the Chapters on
The RAVC in Melton Mowbray and in the Chapter the Household Calvary and the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery, it can be seen how the farriers have provided, and continue to provide, first rate support to the horses taking part in ceremonial duties.
WO1 FSM Ivan Bell RAVC working hard in the DAC Forge 1998.
25 ‘World Championship Blacksmith’s Competition, Calgary 2009’ by WO1 Mark Watson Chiron Calling Winter 2009/Spring 2010.
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