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AFA E-blast
Issue 60
American Farrier's Association
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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." |
American Farriers Team Clinic
Submitted by Bryce Kawasaki, CJF
The Montana State University Farrier School hosted an AFA Team clinic in Bozeman, MT on November 15th and 16th. The two team members were Josh Stanley and Chris Gregory, the workshop was well attended and all that participated benefitted. The first day Josh and Chris shod a half draft horse with nice fullered shoes and finished with some forging demonstrations. The second day started with a picture show and talk about the AFT and some of their (Josh and Chris's) experiences competing internationally. Josh and Chris both did a demonstration, then the participants went to work and Josh and Chris did a great job of getting around to working with everyone, after lunch they did more demonstrations and the participants had more opportunity to engage in hands on learning. I would like to thank the the AFA, Conrad Trow, Susan Thomas at Montana Farrier Supply for helping out, Earl Craig with the Montana Professional Horseshoers Association for helping out , Josh Stanley and Chris Gregory for doing a great job. I also appreciate all that took the time to come out and support the program at Montana State University.
AFA Launches Answer Blog
Do you have a question about how the AFA works? Do you have question concerning one of our programs? We are sure that you do. Last month the Executive Committee decided to start a Blog in order to answer these questions. The Blog has launched and can be read at http://asktheafa.blogspot.com/.
Questions for the blog can be sent to: asktheafa@gmail.com.
Congratulations!!!
Phillip Fisher, CJF, Region 3 Director and former AFA Vice President was recently named
"Horseman of the Year" by the Nebraska Horse Council. Congratulations Phil!!
Volunteers Needed
The AFA Executive Committee is looking for members who would like to volunteer to be a committee member or committee chairperson. Many different committees and opportunities available. Please contact AFA President John Blombach, CJF for more information. John may be reached at phantomfarrier@comcast.net. |
2014 Convention Registration is now OPEN!
Select the link below to download the registration packet, which also includes the registration form for the National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition. You may mail, fax, or e-mail your registration to the AFA office. Online registration is also available.
2014 Convention Speaker Highlight
Michael Savoldi
Trimming Fundamentals (The Untold Story)
Trimming Techniques will vary from one individual to another and without having a standard to evaluate a trimming technique it is very difficult to recognize how the horse is standing on its feet. We are trained and graded on trimming a flat and level foot in preparation for receiving a flat level shoe. This flat/level trim does not address how the horse is standing on its foot and so our trimming fundamentals must include this issue. Many trimming techniques can develop sore feet which then can affect Stance (the position of body and feet), the Body (physical discomfort), and Attitude (a mental position) Foot discomfort or foot pain can be linked to the position of the PIII bone which makes the trim most essential for the development of a sound foot.
In order to explain the position of the PIII we must start by explaining the difference between the plane of the hoof capsule and the plane of the Distal Phalanx (PIII). When taking a frontal (Medial/Lateral) radiograph of a hoof trimmed to a horizontal plane the PIII may or may not be horizontally planed. The same can be said when taking a lateral view. Trimming technique will set the plane of the capsule along with the plane of the PIII. Internally, the plane of the PIII bone follows the arch of the foot. In order to achieve an accurate assessment we must view the planes of the hoof capsule and the PIII independently.
The three planes of yaw, pitch and roll can be useful for conceptualizing the dynamics involved in trimming a foot or visualizing the internal pathologies associated with some hoof conformations. An axis is a straight line in which the body rotates around. The XY&Z axes are useful tools in our explanations of rotation and defining yaw, pitch, and roll.
There is a direct and predictable pattern when it comes to the pathologies of the PIII bone. Remodeling of the PIII bone is recognizable with the use of a radiograph. It can be stated that "Pathology can be based on the plane of the PIII bone".
2014 National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition
The judge's for the 2014 National Forging and horseshoeing Competition have been announced, and they will be Travis Koons, CJF, Gerard Laverty, CJF, TE and Gene Lieser, CJF.
Updated 10/31/13 - we discovered that for the Delta Mustad Specialty Forging Class, Concave Hind Roadster Caulk and Wedge Shoe that 13" X 1/2" X 3/4" is no longer available. Therefore, the new dimensions are 13" X 7/16" X 3/4".
2013 Achievement Award Nomination Deadline Approaching!!
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
FPD Launches Mobile Field Guide for Farriers
Shelbyville, KY - November 4, 2013 - Farrier Product Distribution, Inc. (FPD), the leading wholesale distributor of farrier products in North America, announced it has launched FPD's Field Guide, a mobile site for on-the-go farriers. With this new mobile site, farriers have access to over 400 pages of information on the best products for their work, tips from the pros, and how-to videos, demonstrating various techniques from top farriers in the industry.
The field guide has been designed to allow farriers to quickly get to the specific shoeing discipline they practice, with information about the best shoes, nails and tools for that particular discipline.
"Farriers lead very busy lives. We realize they use their mobile devices more and more to access information while they are in the field," said Dan Burke, president of FPD. "Our mobile site provides information that makes their job easier. The FPD Field Guide compiles the information farriers need most in one, easy to use site. "
The mobile website will complement the company's existing website while serving as a new resource for farriers who choose to use their mobile device to access important industry information. The FPD Field Guide is optimized for use on smartphones or other mobile devices and anyone can access the site by visiting www.farrierproducts.com/fieldguide. Directions are available on the site for saving an icon to the home screen of a mobile device; allowing quicker access to the site for future use.
About Farrier Product Distribution, Inc.
Farrier Product Distribution (FPD) was founded in 1990 and is a wholesale distributor of farrier and related equine products. Considered a leader in bringing groundbreaking products and service to the Farrier industry, the company distributes to suppliers throughout North America. More information about FPD can be found at www.farrierproducts.com. and www.farrierproducts.com/blog.
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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!
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Click the link below to view the October 2013 Issue
October 2013 Professional Farrier E-zine
August 2013 Professional Farrier E-zine
June 2013 Professional Farrier E-zine
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
August 2012 Professional Farrier E-zine |
Farrier Podiatry Internship
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM), Virginia Tech, offers a paid 1 year advanced training program for farriers. The intern will be a working member of the Equine Podiatry Service at the VMRCVM along with farrier Travis Burns CJF TE AWCF, and Dr. Scott Pleasant DVM MS Diplomate ACVS. The program is designed to provide the intern with the training and experience to compete for high quality positions in the equine industry. The intern's time will be split between classroom, laboratory, and applied instruction. Classroom instruction will include course work in anatomy, physiology, and principles of horseshoeing. Laboratory instruction will include exercises in forging and welding. Applied instruction will include hands-on practical experience in routine and therapeutic trimming and horseshoeing.
Minimal Job Requirements: Candidates must have successfully completed a farrier training program and have a minimum of 12 months of experience or training. Candidates must have also received Certified Farrier endorsement (by examination) from the American Farriers Association.
Preferred Job Requirements: Candidates must have successfully completed a farrier training program and have a minimum of 24 months of experience or training. Candidates must have also received Certified Journeyman Farrier endorsement (by examination) from the American Farriers Association.
To apply or for more information please contact Mr. Travis Burns at btravis@vt.edu
Job Opportunity
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is accepting applications for an Agricultural Specialist III, Certified Journeyman Farrier, for the ISU Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). In consultation with clinical veterinarians, this position provides both advanced and basic farrier service for LVMC clients. Responsibilities of this position include teaching principles of therapeutic and basic shoeing to veterinary students; providing continuing education courses for farriers in Iowa and surrounding states; and devising and constructing therapeutic shoes for horses with a variety of equine diseases.
The candidate will be able to perform a broad range of blacksmithing including welding of steel and aluminum as well as build a variety of special shoes from scratch using a forge and bar stock.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a new state of the art farrier facility.
Requirements include a bachelor's degree and two years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience totaling 6 years. Must have attended at least a 12 week course in farrier skills and hold the distinction of AFA (American Farriers Association) Certified Journeyman Farrier.
For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.iastatejobs.com/
Search for Vacancy ID #131219
Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action employer and will take action to ensure that employment practices are free of discrimination. Iowa State University is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.
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.
Bill Miller, CJF (AFA #48) has finally quit horseshoeing after 65 years. He is selling off his tools, equipment, etc. Please e-mail Bill at horseshoeguy@earthlink.net to request a price list.
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.
Seeking Apprentice: A relatively newly trained Farrier, preferably a CF or one seeking to attain that certification level and beyond, to continue his/her training within our group practice in Northern VA. The term will be for 1 year, we will provide a salary, housing and in depth mentoring on the hoofcare of sport horses and remedial work. Check out our website at forgingahead.us for contact info.
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