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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

41st Annual Convention
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Important Convention Dates

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

 

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Thank You to our Sponsors!

(list as of 12/29/11)

 

Specialty Sponsors

American Farriers Journal

Myron McLane Aprons

World Farriers Association

Anvil Brand

 

Hoof Level

Farnam

 

Forge Level

Vettec, Inc.

Horse Science

Thoro'Bred, Inc.

 

Hammer Level

Premier EquineHealth Products, LLC.

 

Rasp Level

Castle Plastics, Inc.

The Horseshoe Barn

Monetta Farrier Specialties

Northeast Farrier Supply

NC Tool Company, Inc.

Jim Keith Tools

Ken Davis & Sons, Inc.

Nordic Forge, Inc.
Five Star Horseshoeing School

 

National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Sponsors

 

Two Person Draft Class

Timpson Tamco, Inc.

 

Reserve National High Point Award

Farrier Industry Association

 

Vector North American Challenge Cup

Vector Horseshoe Nails

 

Delta Specialty Forging Class

Delta MustadHoofcare Center

 

Vern Hornquist Memorial Class

Walt Taylor, CF

 and Myron McLane, CJF 

 

Journeyman Class

Available for Sponsorship

 

National High Point Award

Available for Sponsorship

 

Overall High Point Award

Available for Sponsorship

 

**If interested in sponsorship, please contact the AFA office** 

"The Equine Veterinarian"

The AFA is excited to learn about a new publication that will be produced by the same company that will be creating our 2012 Convention Program.  "The Equine Veterinarian" will be a great way to keep the lines of communication between the farriers and the veterinarians open.  Click here to learn more:
            

The Equine Veterinarian

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Dear Member,

 

As many of you may have already heard, our Executive Administrative Assistant, Ashley Luster, has resigned from her position with the AFA.  Ashley was a wonderful asset to the association and had been with us for 6 years.  We wish her the very best in all her future endeavors!

 

 

 
Sincerely,

Rachel Heighton

American Farrier's Association

Office Manager

 


Sponsorship Correction 

The AFA would like to apologize for not including the American Farriers Journal in its list of sponsors in the last e-blast, as well as on the website.  The AFJ is a valued sponsor of the AFA and always has been.


Get Well Soon

The AFA would like to wish a speedy recovery to Board Member Steve Eastman, CJF.  Steve recently broke his femur and is recovering nicely after surgery. 
 

Convention Lecture Highlight

 

Pedro DePedro, DVM

Title:  Laminitis and metabolic diseases: "What can farriers do to achieve a good outcome?"

 

There is a range of metabolic diseases that can result in laminitis. In many cases farriers are the first to identify and manage these conditions. The farrier's recommendations are vital for veterinarians to accurately manage these cases. Farriers need to be able to differentiate among most metabolic diseases (Obesity, metabolic syndrome and Cushing's disease) for early identification and treatment of these conditions. Management of laminitis in horses with metabolic diseases is not only at the foot level but systemically as well. The farrier-veterinarian communication and relationship are among the key components for a good prognosis and recovery of horses with metabolic conditions.

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.
Certification Calendar

 

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

  

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 11, 2012 - California

Hosted by Sierra South Horseshoeing Scool

Ramona, CA

Contact: Ken or Shelee Lyon - 760-788-0665

Examiner: Alice Johnson, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

 

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

 

April 27 & 28, 2012 - Virginia

Hosted by VAHA

Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center - Remington, VA

Contact:  Harold Plasterer - 540-729-6932

Examiner:  Greg Burdette, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

  

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

Divernon, IL

Contact: Steve Sermersheim, CJF, TE, AWCF - 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."