THERE was a strong international turnout at the Moynalty Steam Threshing’s 50th anniversary, with a global farrier competition seeing 50 competitors from the USA, Sweden, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland going head to head.

The Irish Field supported one of a number of classes taking place at the Co Meath event earlier this month. A healthy-sized crowd were able to watch farriers make and fit handmade horseshoes, nailing and finishing all while under the pressure of a ticking clock.