Professional Farrier is Back!

Professional Farrier magazine is back and greener than ever. You'll be just a click away from enjoying your favorite articles and authors in the new digital edition of our signature publication, Professional Farrier magazine. So, green up the dashboard of your truck and join us in helping protect the environment by going green with the AFA.

Some of you may already know that the AFA is launching the largest and most aggressive communications effort in our history. This will include communications across a wide variety of media formats including print, social and digital. In addition to the regular No Foot, No Horse print newsletter, members will now enjoy exclusive content in digital format in e-blasts and website.

Starting in April you will be able to enjoy the enhanced Digital Edition of Professional Farrier magazine. From your smart phone or laptop you will be able to save and print articles, educational tips, techniques and information on cutting edge technology with the click of a mouse. You will enjoy videos, animation and other interactive features available only in the digital edition of Professional Farrier magazine. Professional Farrier will be published six times per year in digital media format.

A major benefit of Professional Farrier on-line is that it will showcase the AFA community and the Farrier Industry as a whole, to farriers, horse owners and veterinarians worldwide.

Office Notes

Congratulations to the March AFA Advange Raffle Winner - Bill Hesler, CF of Battleground, WA! Bill has won 2 boxes of shoes and 2 boxes of nails and all he had to do was be a current AFA member! As long as your dues are current, you could be next months winner!

Congratulations to Georgia Barry, who was the 2012 candidate for the long Cultural Exchange! We look forward to hearing about her experiences!

The AFA Membership Committee is proud to announce the return of the AFA Member Get a Member and Chapter Get a Member Programs! Both of these will begin April 1, 2012 and will run through March 31, 2013. Select the links below to learn more!

Member Get a Member Program

Chapter Get a Member Program

AFA Election Results

President-Tom Trosin, CF

President-Elect-John Blombach, CJF

Vice President

Region 1 Director-Ruben Davalos, CF ('12)

Region 2 Director-Phil Fisher, CJF ('12)

Region 3 Director

Region 4 Director-Dianne Lemmon, CJF ('12)

Region 5 Director-Sean McClure ('12)

2012 Achievement Awards

CF Written High Score - James Duncan, CF

CF Practical High Score - Jack Craddock, CF and Natalie Starr, CF

CJF Written High Score - Nichole Smith, CJF

CJF Practical High Score - David Hallock, CJF

Alan Smith Award For Excellence in Administration: In recognition of outstanding ability to organize and implement farrier functions.

2012 Recipient: Bob Bachen, CF

Jim Linzy Outstanding Clinician Award: In recognition of exceptional abilities exhibited while conducting farrier clinics.

2012 Recipient: Mitch Taylor, CJF

Outstanding Educator Award: In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the field of farrier education.

2012 Recipient: Steve Hedges, CJF

Edward Martin Humanitarian Award: In sincere appreciation for an active effort to promote goodwill in the farrier profession.

2012 Recipient: Dick Fanguy, CJF

Journalism Award: For meritorious service in collecting, editing, and presenting information of interest to farriers.

2012 Recipient: Mike Chisham, CF

Walt Taylor Award: In recognition of unlimited service, distinguished contributions, and unselfish devotion to the farrier industry.

2012 Recipient: Eric Nygaard, CJF

Sharon Walker Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award: To the best newsletter from an AFA Chapter or recognized group.

2012 Recipient:

Newsletter: Hammer & Tongs

Editor: Fran Edens & Candice Register

National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Results

National High Point Award - Sponsored by Friends of the AFA

Gene Lieser, CJF

Reserve National High Point Award - Sponsored by the Farrier Industry Association

Mike Augenstein, CJF

Overall High Point Award - Sponsored by Friends of the AFA

Gene Lieser, CJF
Vern Hornquist Memorial Class - Sponsored by Walt Taylor, CF & Myron McLane, CJF

Dr. Mike Miller, CJF

2012 American Farriers Team

1. Chris Overly, CJF

2. Daniel Jones, CJF

3. Bryan Osborne, CJF

4. Justin Fry, CJF

Alternate: Cody Gregory, CJF

2nd Alternate: Scott Inmon, CJF

Delta Specialty Forging - Sponsored by Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center

1. Gene Lieser, CJF

2. Ben Mangan, CJF

3. Steven Beane, AWCF

4. Jim Quick, CJF

5. Chris Overly, CJF

6. Daniel Jones, CJF

Journeyman Forging - Sponsored by Performance Horseshoeing

1. Steven Beane, AWCF

2. Dusty Frankling, CJF

3. Gene Lieser, CJF

4. Cody Gregory, CJF

5. Jason Bromley, CJF

6. Jim Quick, CJF

Vector North American Challenge Cup - Sponsored by Vector Horseshoe Nails

1. Gene Lieser, CJF

2. Steven Beane, AWCF

3. Mike Augenstein, CJF

4. Duncan Thomson, DipWCF

5. Jim Quick, CJF

Ben Mangan, CJF

Two-Person Draft Class - Sponsored by Timpson Tamco, Inc.

1. Conrad Trow, CJF & Chris Overly, CJF

2. Michael McNutt, CJF & Mike Augenstein, CJF

3. Mark Lieser, CJF & Gene Lieser, CJF

4. Adam Pendleton, CJF & Jason Bromley, CJF

5. Mark Schneider, CJf & Ben Mangan, CJF

6. Jason Hill, CJF & Daniel Jones, CJF

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 2, 2012 - Vermont

Hosted by Vermont Farriers Association

Ira Brook Farm - Ira, VT

Contact: Ken Norman, CF - 802-353-0705

Examiner: Stephen Morris, 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."