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41st Annual Convention
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 Registration for the 41st Annual AFA Convention is now open!  Registration Packets as well as Registration Forms for the National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition are now available for download on the AFA website.  Registration for the convention is also now up on the AFA Online Store. 

Convention Registration Packet 

 

National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Form

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Important Convention Dates

  • Pre-Registration Deadline: February 17, 2012
  • Hotel Discount Deadline: February 3, 2012
  • Contest Registration Deadline: January 1, 2012
  • Certification Written Test Deadline: February 1, 2012

 

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Dear Member,

 

Please note that the AFA office will be closed on the following days for the holidays:
Friday, December 23rd
Monday, December 26th
Friday, December 30th
Monday, January 2nd
 
Sincerely,

Rachel Heighton

American Farrier's Association

Office Manager

 

Member Updates

The AFA wishes a speedy recover to long time member Bill Miller, who had his left knee replaced on December 2nd. 

The AFA also sends good thoughts to Ada Gates and wishes her a swift recovery.

 

Convention Lecture Highlight

 

PRESENTATION TITLE: Anatomy in Motion: An Inside Look at Athletic Movement in Horses

 

PRESENTER:  Susan E. Harris

 

DAY & TIME: Thursday, March 1, 20123.00 PM - 4.30 PM                           

 

LOCATION:West Ballroom in the Convention Center

  

SYNOPSIS:  Susan Harris, author of Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement and creator of the Anatomy in Motion/Visible Horse presentation,discusses equine anatomy, biomechanics and factors that influence movement.

 

OUTLINE: Anatomy in Motion: An Inside Look at Athletic Movement in Horses

 

I.   Introduction

II.  What is athletic movement in horses?

A.      Types of movement

B.      Functional movement

C.      Faulty movement syndromes

III.  Anatomy

A.      Skeletal anatomy

B.      Muscular anatomy

C.      Joints

D.      The hoof

IV.  How a horse moves

A.      Engagement

B.      Phases of a stride

C.      The "circle of muscles"

V.   Factors that influence athletic movement

A.      Intrinsic factors

1.       Soundness/unsoundness

2.       Conformation

3.       Balance & coordination

4.       Fitness, training & skill development

B.Extrinsic factors

1.       Environmental factors (terrain, footing)

2.       Demands of various riding sports and disciplines

3.       Influence of the rider, training, equipment

4.       Influence of shoeing, trimming

VI.Conclusion & questions

 

To learn more about Susan Harris, visit www.anatomyinmotion.com.

 

2012 Contest Update
The updated rules and shoe list for the 2012 National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition are available for download here.  If you need a copy sent to you, call the AFA office at 859-233-7411.
CONTEST REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 1, 2012!!!
American Farriers Team News

The 2011 American Farriers Team had a very good year. We learned a lot as we went and this has led us to try making a few changes to the 2012 team. We are going to concentrate on Stoneleigh and gear more practices towards preparing for England and being more successful while there.

What we are going to do this coming year is have 3 to 4 practices before Stoneleigh. All these will be funded by the AFA as will the trip to England. We are going to drop Calgary as a paid team event. This way we will free up a little more time for our team to spend at home and practice for England.

As for the team clinics for our chapters, we are going to try something different which we feel will give more back to our members. There will be 3 AFT clinics available to our members and chapters. Two of the AFT members will do a 2 day clinic and these clinics will be available after the team returns from England on a first come basis. There will be no team practices at these clinics, just hands on and demonstrations for the host chapters or members. I hope this will be a good way to give back to our members and help our team be more successful in England.

If anybody has any questions please do not hesitate to call me.

Many Thanks,

Conrad Trow, CJF

Certification Calendar

December 9 & 10, 2011 - Canada

Hosted by WCFA

Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. - Cloverdale, BC

Contact: Gerard Laverty, CJF, TE - 604-598-6177

Examiner: Alice Johnson, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

December 17, 2011 - Kentucky

Hosted by KHS

Kentucky Horseshoeing School - Richmond, KY

Contact: Morgan Dailey - 859-575-4063

Examiner: John Voigt, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

January 13 & 14, 2012 - Texas

Hosted by TXPFA

Texas A&M - College Station, TX

Contact: Scott Inmon, CJF - 972-979-2238

Examiner: Greg Burdette, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

January 14, 2012 - North Carolina

Hosted by NCHA

Camp Keyawee - Sophia, NC

Contact: Jerry Langdon, CJF - 919-266-4804

Examiner: John Voigt, CJF

All Levels All Areas

 

February 11, 2012 - Illinois

Hosted by LLHA

Anvil Brand Shoe Co. - Lexington, IL

Contact: John Voigt, CJF - 618-521-2610

Examiner: John Voigt, CJF

All Levels

Written Only

 

February 29, 2012 - Alabama

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Mobile Bay Convention Center - Mobile, Alabama

Contact: AFA Office - 859-233-7411

Examiner: Wayne Allen, CJF

All Levels

Areas: Written ONLY

 

March 17, 2012 - Utah

Hosted by UTHG

Utah State University - Wellsville, UT

Contact:  Kelly Liptrot, CF - 801-710-0630

Examiner:  Dave Wright, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

March 24 & 25, 2012 - New York

Hosted by WNYFA

Center Pointe Stables - Penfield, NY

Contact: Kirk Smith, CJF - 607-351-0125

Examiner: Phil Bower, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

March 30 & 31, 2012 - West Virginia

Hosted by WVFA

Augusta, WV

Contact: Tony Weatherholt - 304-703-0440

Examiner: Phil Bower, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

  

April 6 & 7, 2012 - Indiana

Hosted by Indiana State Horseshoeing Academy

Straughn, Indiana

Contact: Ryan Clarke, CJF, FE - 317-554-7170

Examiner: Danvers Child, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

  

May 4 & 5, 2012 - Illinois                                       Hosted by Midwest Horseshoeing School

Divernon, IL

Contact: Steve Sermersheim, CJF, TE - 217-304-1478 or Midwest Horseshoeing School - 217-697-4899

Examiner: John Voigt, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

 September 28 & 29, 2012 - Indiana

Hosted by Indiana State Horseshoeing Academy

Straughn, Indiana

Contact: Ryan Clarke, CJF, FE - 317-554-7170

Examiner: Danvers Child, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

 

Exam Fees:         

$50 (AFA Members) - Certified Farrier, Certified Tradesman Farrier, Certified Journeyman Farrier

                               $200 - Non AFA Members

 

 

Mission of the AFA

"To further the professional development of farriers, to provide leadership and resources for the benefit of the farrier industry, and to improve the welfare of the horse through continuing farrier education."