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American Farrier's Association
4059 Iron Works Parkway
Suite 1
Lexington, KY  40511
859-233-7411
Fax: 859-231-7862
 
41st Annual Convention
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Did you miss your chance to pre-register for the convention?!  That's ok, you can register on-site!

 

Convention Registration Packet 

  

Delta Airlines Discount Code

 

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounted airfares for American Farrier's Association 41st Annual Convention

To take advantage of these discounts, follow these steps:

 

Click here and enter Meeting Event code NM8CS then continue with online booking process, or you can call Delta Meeting Network® reservations at 1-800-328-1111**, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to File Meeting Code NM8CS

**$25 service fee for booking via 1-800 phone number

 

 
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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
Equine Feed Oat Project

  

Hoof Level

Farnam

 

Horseshoe Level
Equine Feed Oat Project

 

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

 

Journeyman Class

Performance Horseshoeing

 

Vern Hornquist Memorial Class

Walt Taylor, CF

 and Myron McLane, CJF 

  

National High Point Award

Friends of the American Farrier's Association

 

Overall High Point Award

Friends of the American Farrier's Association

 

**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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News From the AFA Office

  

Dear Member,

 

The AFA office will be closed on Monday, February 27, Wednesday, February 29, Friday, March 2nd, and Monday, March 5th while we host the 41st Annual AFA Convention.  Laura will be in the office on Tuesday, February 28th and Thursday, March 1st if you need assistance from the office.

We hope to see you in Mobile!

Sincerely,

Rachel Heighton

AFA Office Manager

Convention Program Goes Live!
The AFA Convention Coordinating Committee is proud to present the 41st Annual Convention Program live for you to view 30 days before the convention even begins!  Please select the link below to view the program now!
 
AFA/FIA MarketPlace Opening Ceremony
 Don't miss the opening reception of the AFA/FIA MarketPlace on Wednesday, February 29th at 5:00pm!  Each session of the MarketPlace will give you the opportunity to win door prizes, so make sure you bring your raffle ticket with you to each one!   
In addition, there will be a cash bar and vendor sponsored snacks for everyone to enjoy! Lastly, you won't want to miss your opportunity to get a picture with the Azalea Trail Maids, who will be touring the MarketPlace during the opening ceremonies! 
 
   
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

   

February 29, 2012 - Alabama

AFA Convention

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 Utah Horseshoers Guild

 Utah State University - Wellsville, UT

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

Examiner:  Dave Wright, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

March 22, 2012 - Ontario, Canada

Hosted by Ontario Farriers Association

Holiday Inn- Guelph, ON, Canada

Contact:  Tim Koelln, CF - 519-969-4644

Examiner:  Stephen Morris, CJF

All Levels, Areas - Written ONLY

 

March 24, 2012 - Kentucky

Hosted by Kentucky Horseshoeing School

Kentucky Horseshoeing School - Richmond, KY

Contact:  Ashley Luster - 859-575-4063

Examiner:  Brian Barrett, CJF, TE

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 29 & 30, 2012 - Alberta, Canada

Hosted by Western Canadian Farriers Association

Olds College - Olds, AB, Canada

Contact:  Dean Sinclair, CJF - 403-556-8251

Examiner:  Dennis Manning, 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

  

March 30, 31 & April 1, 2012 - Oklahoma

Hosted by Oklahoma Farriers Association

El Reno, OK

Contact:  Dusty Franklin, CJF - 405-209-7420

Examiner:  Greg Burdette, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

April 6 & 7, 2012 - Nebraska

Hosted by Midwest Farrier's Association

Equine Veterinary Assoc. - Grand Island, NE

Contact:  Tim Russell, CJF - 308-872-2975

Examiner:  Pat Gallahan, 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 14, 2012 - Oregon

Hosted by Oregon Farriers Association

Rogue River, OR

Contact:  Joe Jordahl, CF - 541-944-7571

Examiner:  David Wright, 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

 

April 28, 2012 - Nevada

Hosted by Southern Nevada Horseshoers Association

Las Vegas, NV 

Contact:  LeRoy Daines, CJF - 702-499-7463

Examiner:  Jason Harmeson, 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

 

May 4 & 5, 2012 - Minnesota

Hosted by Minnesota Farriers Association

Dave Lindahl's - Princeton, MN

Contact:  Mark Thorkildson, CJF - 763-753-8388

Examiner:  Jason Harmeson, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

 

May 4 & 5, 2012 - Georgia

Hosted by Georgia Professional Farriers Association

University of Georgia Livestock Arena - Athens, GA

Contact:  Eric Gilleland, CJF

Examiner:  Brian Barrett, CJF, TE

All Levels, All Areas

 

May 18 & 19, 2012 - Ohio

Hosted by Mideastern Farriers Association

Jerusalem, OH

Contact:  David Bentrem, CJF - 412-580-4458

Examiner:  Dennis Manning, CJF

All Levels, All Areas

  

June 1, 2012 - Washington

Hosted by Farriers Association of Washington State

Walla Walla Community College - Walla Walla, WA

Contact:  Jeff Engler, CJF - 509-527-4291

Examiner:  Greg Burdette, 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

 

October 5 & 6, 2012 - Illinois

Hosted by Land of Lincoln Horseshoers Association

Contact:  Steve Sermersheim, CJF, TE, AWCF - 217-304-1478

Examiner:  Greg Burdette, 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."