Flying Anvil Foundation

26/08/2026

FAF is incredibly proud of our Swiss champion, Steve Guerdat! 🇨🇭❤️
Today, he reached another extraordinary milestone, becoming World Champion in individual show jumping and proving once again that he belongs among the very best in the world.
He has conquered the biggest competitions on the planet, but today he achieved something truly special: becoming the Champion of Champions. 🏆🐎
What a journey. What a champion. What a moment for Switzerland and for everyone who believes in him.
Steve, our deepest respect and admiration. Congratulations! 🇨🇭🏆❤️
Bernard Duvernay and all his FAF Team

17/07/2026

You are welcome to Dundlod for a CONTINUING EDUCATION course for EQUINE VETERINARIANS.

30/06/2026

Here is the second 3D model from Prof. Chris Pollitt. With this model, you can better understand what happens during laminitis inside the hoof capsule. Thank you, Chris, for this fantastic tool for teaching and communicating with clients.

04/06/2026

https://youtu.be/tVexdPtqPi8

Mr Bernard explains the entire scenario and importance of horse hoo...

16/05/2026

A fantastic new tool for any farrier, teacher, or vet to explain anatomy to anyone in a very simple way. Enjoy!

20/04/2026

It’s a wonderful season. I visit the stud farms and check on the young foals. We undertake certain corrections, and I am always fascinated to see how easy it is to work with foals that are educated from birth. There’s no stress, they are confident; we handle their feet like those of seasoned horses. They are so used to being handled. Breeding also involves building trust with the horses from a young age, which makes the work so much easier. It is always a pleasure to come to India.

C’est une saison merveilleuse. Je parcours les élevages et contrôle les jeunes poulains. Nous entreprenons certaines corrections, et je suis toujours fasciné de voir à quel point il est facile de travailler avec des poulains qui sont éduqués dès la naissance. Pas de stress, ils sont confiants ; on leur prend les pieds comme à des vieux chevaux. Ils ont tellement l’habitude d’être manipulés. L’élevage consiste aussi à mettre en confiance les chevaux dès leur plus jeune âge, ce qui rend le travail tellement plus facile. C’est toujours un plaisir de venir en Inde.

02/04/2026

FAFFID
Our second group of the year consists of farriers who already have some experience. What’s interesting is that they have experience, but they have never learned the basic concepts of farriery. That is what we are trying to teach them, and their progress is evident day by day.

They know how to make certain corrections, but they don’t always understand why! They are learning, discovering, and the profession is changing its face. Well done, guys! The school provides you with answers, and that is what we are dedicated to.

Baba Bernard

02/04/2026

FAFFID

Notre deuxième groupe de l’année est composé de maréchaux déjà un peu expérimentés. Ce qui est intéressant, c’est qu’ils ont de l’expérience, mais qu’ils n’avaient jamais appris les concepts de base de la maréchalerie. C’est ce que nous essayons de leur enseigner, et les progrès se mesurent de jour en jour.

Ils savent faire certaines corrections, mais ils ne comprennent pas toujours pourquoi ! Ils apprennent, découvrent et la profession change de visage. Bravo les gars ! L’école vous apporte des réponses, et c’est ce à quoi nous sommes dévoués.
Baba Bernard

02/04/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming to the school Jabbar Singh, the father of Motti Singh, who is currently working in Saudi Arabia. Jabbar was a Jamadar at the Nanoli Stud Farm for many years. It is always moving to reconnect with people with whom we have shared such good times in that farm, which has left a lasting impression on all of us. Baba Bernard

19/03/2026

A new horse hospital has just opened in Punjab! Dr. Anhadbir Sidhu, an equine specialist, has realized his dream by establishing a fantastic facility ready to address any issues affecting horses. Well-organized and thoughtfully designed, this place is truly unique in all of India.
I wish Dr. Sidhu and his remarkable team great success. My initial impression is that there will be excellent collaboration between the farriery profession and this hospital, as our two professions are highly complementary. We must all strive to do our best in farriery to help horses suffering from lameness.