Vern's Anvil

There's a young fella in Upstate New York by the name of Josh. He's a farrier like his daddy Vern was.

There's a little story that Josh has shared.

Near the end of his career Vern had to have back  surgery. When he was ready to return to work money was a little tight so he went down to Greene County Horseshoe Supply and swapped his competition anvil for supplies.

Some years later Josh attended an AFA chapter clinic hosted by Greene County and Butch the proprietor was showing him the anvil collection. Josh recognized his father's anvil and bought it back.

If you were to check out the cover photo on  Josh's facebook page Vern's anvil appears in the foreground.

Josh and Vern's last name is Hornquist.

Vern Hornquist

Long time and venerated member of the AFA

Member of the American Farrier's  Team 1982

AFA Sponsors American Association of Equine Practitioners Vet/Farrier Short Course

In an effort to strengthen relations between the two Associations, the AFA has agreed to sponsor the AAEP Vet/Farrier Short Courses this semester.  "We are both thrilled and appreciative of the recent sponsorship of the AAEP Vet-Farrier Short Courses by the American Farriers Association", said AAEP Executive Director, David Foley.  "These courses have given veterinary students at the various AAEP student chapters a great hands-on experience as well as an appreciation for the good working relationship between the veterinarian and farrier."

With Thanks

If you have RFD TV perhaps you know about "In the Bunkhouse with Red Steagall." The AFA was pleased to learn that our own Lee Green and his Yucaipa, California farrier supply was a sponsor of the show. As part of The Shoein' Shop's advertisement it is stated that Lee is a proud member of the American Farriers Association and the Farrier Industry Association. The AFA was very pleased to learn this and would like to thank Lee for including our Association in his Ads.

Mid Year Meeting Notes

Two days of meetings of the AFA Board of Directors have been completed in Louisville, KY. The first day was a combination of a leadership clinic led by Peter Abramo PhD. Dr. Abramo works as a marketing consultant and Director for Entrepreneurship at Wooster College in Wooster, Ohio, graciously donated his time to the association to give the leadership insight on the broad mission of the AFA and how to better implement it. The Association is very appreciative of this gift to the Association.

The following day the board heard the business at hand of the association including a dynamic new direction in marketing presented by Chair Christine Abramo. The plan included individual messages to Horse Owners, Veterinarians, and Farriers. In an effort to further these goals the Board has directed the Horse Owner Education Committee and the Education Committee to assist Marketing by developing educational materials for these projects.

Reminder

Achievement Committee- Achievement Committee Chair Garrett Maloney, CJF stated that the committee will accept and actually prefers that Achievement nominations be submitted by Email. While the committee will of course still accept mailed in nominations, the Chair reminds the Association that Nominations for Achievement Awards are due by December 1st.