www.americanfarriers.org to register online.  

 
2013 Convention Registration Packet

2013 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Rules and Shoe Drawings   

Hotel Information

The host hotel is the Belle of Baton Rouge. you must book your room by Monday, February 4, 2013 in order to receive the discounted room rate.  Be sure to mention the American Farrier's Association room block when making your reservation.  To make reservations, call 1-800-266-2692 or select this link:  Belle of Baton Rouge Reservations.

**Note - the link for the hotel in the registration packet that was mailed to the membership was incorrect.  If you use this link it will try to tell you that the hotel is booked on Friday and Saturday evening.  Please use the link above or the link in the registration packet pdf on the website or above to book your room**

Delta Airlines Discount

Delta Airlines is offering 5 - 10% off your airfare to convention.  Reservations and ticketing is available via www.delta.com.  When booking online, select "Meeting Event Code" and enter NMEXZ in the box provided on the Search Flight page.  Reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-328-1111.

2013 Convention Program

The 2013 convention program is now available to view!  Select the link below to see a copy today!
2013 Convention Program

Convention To Offer On-Site Clothier

We are proud to announce that Red Stick Sports will be on-site at the convention to sell AFA merchandise, and customize your purchases with your name, AFA certification, etc.  Be sure to stop by their room, located next to the AFA registration office.

Convention Attendee Raffle

The 42nd AFA Convention will send two lucky regular registered convention attendees home with a truckload of goodies, valued at over $3,000!!!

First Time Attendees Raffle - will receive one raffle ticket to the drawing for the items below.  Drawing to be held at the conclusion of the AFA General Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

• A complete set of hand tools donated by GE Forge & Tool
• A Myron McLane apron, donated by Myron McLane
• 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 - will receive one raffle ticket to the drawing for the items listed below.  Drawing to be held at the conclusion of the AFA General Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 2, 2013.

• 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 and committee members are not eligible to win.  You must be a first time attendee or a regular registered attendee to be eligible to win.  Single day attendees are not eligible to win.  You must be present at the AFA General Membership Meeting to accept the prizes.**

AFA Advantage Raffle

The AFA Advantage Raffle is back! This year at the 42nd Annual Convention we will be raffling off a John Deere X300 Mower!  Tickets are $5.00 each, or save and get 5 for $20.00!  Drawing will be held during the 42nd Annual Convention Banquet.  Need not be present to win.  Tickets will be available for purchase at the AFA registration office, or at the AFA booth in the MarketPlace.

Wednesday Night Welcome Reception

Don't miss the convention welcome reception Wednesday night from 8:00pm until 11:00pm in the Atrium of the Hyatt.  There will be drinks, camaraderie, and live music from Rodney Thibodeaux and Tout Les Soir Band!

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