Thank You 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.

Thank You!

I wanted to take few minutes to thank everyone involved in the AFA for giving me the opportunity to test in the certification process. There are so many people who give up time spent with their families, business, and personal hobbies etc, and I hope they get the recognition and thanks they all deserve. I hope all of the candidates realize that the examiners and testers are donating their time as well as travel expenses to come out and make the test possible. A big thank you to all who have done this for all of the candidates trying to better themselves. It would not be possible with you.

With sincere thanks, gratitude, and respect.

Kelly Liptrot CJF

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AFA Board of Directors Approves Certification Changes

At the April 22nd Special Board of Directors Meeting the Certification Committee brought forth several motions for approval, all which passed. They included:

1. Approval of the AFA Examiner Handbook

2. Approval of the Therapeutic Endorsement exam changes - select link to see the changes

AFA TE Changes

3. Approval of changes to the AFA Certified Farrier Horseshoe Display Modification Description changes - select link to see the changes

AFA CF Horseshoe Display Modification Description Changes

4. Approval of moving Lyle Jenkins, CJF to the approved tester list

Montana State University Job Posting

Montana State University is currently looking for a Farrier School Director. Select the link below to view the job posting.

http://www.montana.edu/jobs/nttfaculty/13-264

Vet/Farrier Workshop

July 20, 2013

Starts at 9:00am

Countryside Veterinary Services

2930 Little Dug Gap Road

Louisville, TN 37777

Call 865-983-3155 to register by July 5th.

Cost is $60 and includes lunch.

Clinician is Dr. Sammy Pittman from Tulsa, OK

AFA Embroidered and Personalized Clothing Now Available!

Announcing a new member benefit! Official AFA logo wear now available! You may have your certification added (it will be verified at the AFA office) and you have an option to add your business or your personal name for a small charge!

A variety of items have been selected to allow you to show your pride in your profession.

Select the link below to start shopping now!

AFA Clothing Store

Because we know ALL Farriers are VIP's------

We are happy to announce another great member benefit! We have been able to negotiate special deals sent right to your emails every week! .

You must opt in to this exclusive VIP Club !!

To participate in these great values please click the link below so that we can include you in future offers.

AFA VIP Member Link

2013 Convention clothing is also available at this time! If you didn't get a chance to stop by the on-site embroiderer in Baton Rouge, now is your chance to pick up a shirt, hat or bag! Select the link below to check it out now!

AFA 2013 Convention Clothing

2013 Achievement Award Nomination Form Now Available!

Download the 2013 Achievement Award Nomination Form below and return to Garrett Maloney, CJF, chairman of the Achievement Commitee by December 1, 2013. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to nominate someone you know who is deserving of one of these special awards.

2013 Achievement Form

2013 American Farriers Team Practice Dates

The American Farriers Team will host their first team practice on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at the Kentucky Horse Park. The practice will be held in either the Mounted Police Barn or the Big Barn.

The second practice is scheduled for Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22, also at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Both events are open to the public, so please come out and support your team!

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 April 2013 Issue

April 2013 Professional Farrier E-zine

February 2013 Professional Farrier E-zine

December 2012 Professional Farrier E-zine

December 2012 Equine Veterinarian E-zine

June 2012 Professional Farrier E-zine

June 2012 Equine Veterinarian E-zine

October 2012 Professional Farrier E-zine

August 2012 Professional Farrier E-zine

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.

Classified Ad:

2 Forge Master Blacksmith forges for sale, Dual valve (old style) with good liners. Anvils for sale, all sizes. Call Steve at 217-304-1478.

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.

See you in Reno February 25 through February 28, 2014!