Last Chance to Register for Discounted Rates!

The deadline to receive the discounted registration rate is Friday, February 15, 2013! Call the office, register online, or fax your registration in today!

2013 CVT Logo

Select the link below to download your copy of the registration packet now, or visit

www.americanfarriers.org to register online.

2013 Convention Registration Packet

2013 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Rules and Shoe Drawings

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.

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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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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."