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AFA E-blast
Issue 29
 
American Farrier's Association
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The Official Farriers of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
 
  

Thank You to our Sponsors! 

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2013 Convention Sponsors
 
(as of 10/4/2012)

 

Hoof Level
 
Farnam

 

Horseshoe Level

 

Forge Level
Horse Science
Vettec, Inc.

Well-Shod.com

 

Hammer Level

  

Rasp Level
NC Tool Company, Inc.

Monetta Farrier Specialties, Inc.

Harry Patton Horseshoeing Supplies, Inc.

 

Hoof Knife Level

 

National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition Sponsors

 

North American Challenge Cup
 
Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center

 

Specialty Forging

Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center

 

Two Person Draft Class
Timpson Tamco, Inc.

  

Journeyman Class

Performance Horseshoeing

 

Reserve National High Point Award
Farrier Industry Association

 

Vern Hornquist Memorial Class
Myron McLane, CJF and Walt Taylor, CF

 

Specialty Sponsors

Anvil Brand

G.E. Forge & Tool, Inc.

Scott Anvils
 World Farriers Association

Yoder Blacksmith Supplies

 

**Please contact the AFA Office for Sponsorship Opportunities**

 
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Save the date!
Mark your calendars, the 42nd Annual American Farrier's Association Convention will be February 27th through March 2nd, 2013 in Baton Rouge, LA! 

 

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Powering Up Profits

 

     Rev up your business and boost profits in a poor economy by doubling your efforts to educate your customers about the quality and service they should and could expect from their hoof care provider.

 

     Distinguish yourself as the professional hoof care specialist by becoming knowledgeable and proficient.  Acquire the necessary expertise to specialize in one or two areas of hoof care.  Farrier specialists are almost always held in highest regard and considered to be worth more monetarily than the plain vanilla variety.

 

     As farriers with highly marketable skills, we sometimes get caught up in our success and don't take time to improve upon our business and personal lives. We know the direction we want to go and we just have to put all the pieces together to make that happen.

 

     Everyone has a different definition of their own personal success and most remain within their comfort level for an entire career living life below their capacity.  Don't be afraid of success but rather embrace it, push the envelope, go outside your comfort zone, set some goals that really challenge you and get out of the way and let it happen.  You will be amazed at how good it can be. The bottom line?   SET BIG GOALS!

Member Benefits Bulletin

 

Farnam Coupon Book:  Promote your services with a free business card horse owners are sure to hang onto!  The AFA Coupon Book has approximately $70 in Farnam horse care savings, exclusive to the AFA.  Every time horse owners save on horse care, they'll think of you for hoof care.  The coupon books include your name, address, phone numbers and e-mail  addresses, along with your professional experience, expertise, and specialties.

  To order your coupon books, go to www.horseshoerssecret.com and use your AFA ID # to log in.  The coupon books are only good until December, so act fast! 

 

 

October AFA Advantage Raffle Winner:   Cogratulations to Mike Balding, CJF of Malvern, AR!  Mike has won two boxes of horseshoes and two boxes of horseshoe nails, and all he had to do was be an AFA member in good standing!  Make sure your dues are up to date to get your name in the hat for next months drawing.

 

 

Professional Farrier

There are several ways to view your PF.  It will arrive in your inbox from Equine Veterinarian with links to both Magazines.  You will also find links on the AFA web site and Facebook page.  If you have been viewing the new digital PF on line and find it grainy and hard to read, just scroll over the page and click your mouse to expand and enlarge to full page view and it will be crisp and easy to read.  We get both the Professional Farrier and Equine Veterinarian.  

 

Did you know you can advertise in the Professional Farrier e-zine and get your business seen by over 10,000 vets, farriers and horse owners?!  Contact Dick Booth at Boca Publishing today to hear the great advertising rates available!

bocapublishing@bellsouth.net

 

Click the link below to view the October 2012 Issue


 June 2012 Professional Farrier E-zine

June 2012 Equine Veterinarian E-zine

August 2012 Professional Farrier E-zine 

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 Check out our new 2013 Convention Invitation Video here!

2013 Speaker Blurb 

Pat Reilly - Laminitis - A Different Approach

In spite of all of our recent efforts, laminitis remains a major problem for horses. The University of Pennsylvania is looking at different approaches to further our knowledge in mechanically managing laminitis in the hope of improving our ability to treat the disease.

 

Baton Rouge Attendee Raffles

If you are registered as a regular convention attendee, you have the opportunity to be drawn for one of two wonderful raffle prizes, valued at over $3,500! The first drawing will be for First Time Attendees, and the second will be for Regular Attendees.  Both first time attendees and regular attendees will receive one raffle ticket, and the winner will be chosen at the conclusion of the General Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 2nd.  You must be present to win.  The list of prizes include:

 

First Time Attendees Raffle

  • A complete set of hand tools donated by GE Forge & Tool
  • A Myron McLane Apron donated by Myron McLane Aprons
  • Two Hurricane Forge hoof knives donated by Hurricane Forge
  • One shoeing box, donated by Yoder Blacksmith Supply
  • One Vettec start up kit donated by Vettec
  • Two Paul Mitchell Knife Sharpeners, donated by Paul Mitchell Sharpeners

Regular Registered Attendees Raffle

  • One Scott Anvil donated by Scott Anvils
  • One Scott Anvil tripod anvil stand donated by Scott Anvils
  • One Blacksmith Model Forge donated by Forgemaster
  • Two Paul Mitchell Knife Sharpeners, donated by Paul Mitchell Sharpeners

**AFA Officers, Regional Representatives & Committee Members are not eligible to win.  You must be a first time attendee or a regular registered convention attendee to be eligible to win.  Single day attendees are not eligible to win.  You must be present at the AFA Annual Meeting to accept the prizes.** 

**If you wish to donate to this raffle, please contact Eric Nygaard, CJF, AFA Convention Coordinating Committee Vice-Chairman at newfarm2@aol.com or 941-350-5131.**

  

 

 Events Calendar

Please send your events and functions to the AFA office for inclusion in the Website Events Calendar and our Facebook page.

 

Certification Calendar 

For the most current certification calendar, please select the link below.
 

AFA Certification Calendar 

 

Private Events Liability Disclaimer: 

The American Farriers Association, its officers, Board of Directors and employees will not be held liable for injury, loss or damage to personal property associated with non AFA events.

  

Roving Reporters:

We are looking for roving reporters from around the world.  If you or someone you know travels around the globe and has a farrier related story we would like to know about it.  Please contact John Blombach phantomfarrier@comcast.net or the AFA office.

  

Chapter Spotlight

If you would like the Spotlight on your chapter, send a short story of a recent event your chapter held and we will give your chapter the Chapter Spotlight.

 

Complimentary Classifieds

If you have items that are farrier related we will provide limited space for a complimentary ad for our members.  Please send your ad to the AFA office.  Limit: two lines - no photos.

  

Apprentice Connection

 If you are looking to work for another farrier or if you are looking to hire a helper, apprentice, Journeyman, etc, please send us a description of your needs or qualifications and we will publish your contact information.  Arrangements are made privately between the individuals and the Association cannot be responsible for the outcome.

Apprenticeship Wanted:  Laura Mathis, a recent graduate of Five Star Horseshoeing School is currently living in Oklahoma City, but is willing to relocate for the opportunity of a full time apprenticeship.  Laura can be reached at 480-313-9218, or via e-mail at lauraquestrian@yahoo.com.

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."