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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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Long time AFA member and author, Scott Simpson passed away on Sadie Hawkins Day, leaving a big void in our hearts and our membership. We send sincere condolences to his family.

The SECRET Is OUT!

In addition to the regular No Foot, No Horse Newsletter, members will now enjoy exclusive content not available in printed form by experiencing your favorite magazine in a whole new way. Start enjoying the enhanced Digital Edition of Professional Farrier beginning in April. Professional Farrier will be published six times per year in digital media format. For article submission and general information please contact Deb Ash at indy.sterling@gmail.com. For advertising contact Dick Booth at bocapublishing@bellsouth.net.

Alabama Professional Farriers Association Steals the Show!

Thank you to the Alabama Professional Farriers Association for an outstanding job of hosting the 2012 AFA Convention. Special thanks to Phillip Box and all the folks who made this event go off without a hitch! Thanks to Greg Johnson, Eric Nygaard and the Convention Coordinating Committee for another stellar Convention. The AFA thanks Rachel Heighton, Liz Lamb and all our other numerous volunteers for their hard work in making this a top notch event!

Vern Hornquist Class

The AFA would like to thank all those who participated in the Vern Hornquist Class! This class requires all participants to be over the age of 65, and it is always a top draw for the spectators.

Certification Calendar

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

June 23, 2012 - Kentucky

Hosted by Kentucky Horseshoeing School

Kentucky Horseshoeing School - Richmond, KY

Contact: Ashley Luster - 859-575-4063

Examiner: Danvers Child, 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."