The American Farrier's Convention last week in Reno, Nevada was a smash hit. The Contest, and election results along with American Farrier's Association 2014 Achievement Award winners are listed below. More on the Convention happenings to come.
2014 Achievement Award Winners
CF Written High Score - Eleanor Pugh, CF
CF Practical High Score - Dillon Kaiser, CF
CTF Written High Score - Frank Urraro, CF
CTF Practical High Score - Frank Urraro, CF
CJF Written High Score - Remington Leach, CF
CJF Practical High Score - Jaime Osbrink, CJF
Alan Smith Award For Excellence in Administration: In recognition of outstanding ability to organize and implement farrier functions.
2014 Recipient: Myron McLane, CJF
Jim Linzy Outstanding Clinician Award: In recognition of exceptional abilities exhibited while conducting farrier clinics.
2014 Recipient: Travis Koons, CJF
J. Scott Simpson Outstanding Educator Award: In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the field of farrier education.
2014 Recipient: Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF
Edward Martin Humanitarian Award: In sincere appreciation for an active effort to promote goodwill in the farrier profession.
2014 Recipient: Marguerite Paige
Journalism Award: For meritorious service in collecting, editing, and presenting information of interest to farriers.
2014 Recipient: Dennis Manning, CJF
Walt Taylor Award: In recognition of unlimited service, distinguished contributions, and unselfish devotion to the farrier industry.
2014 Recipient: Bill Miller, CJF
Sharon Walker Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award: To the best newsletter from an AFA Chapter or recognized group.
2014 Recipient: Western States Farriers Association
General Interest Article Award: business articles, short stories, editorials, etc about anything AFA related.
2014 Recipient: Don Gustafson, CJF
2014 Election Results
President - Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF
President-Elect - Tom DuBois, CJF
Vice President - Jon Johnson, CJF
Region 1 Director - Steve Eastman, CF
Region 2 Director - Lynn Penick, CJF
Region 4 Director - 3 year term - Tom Saunders, CJF
Region 4 Director - 1 year term - Hank Chisholm, CJF
Region 5 Director - Jim Smith, CJF
2014 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Results
2 Person Draft Class - Sponsored by Margie and Don Gustafson - In Memory of Edward Martin
1. Joshua Eggink, CJF and Jake Engler, CJF
2. Conrad Trow, CJF and Rusty Wells, CJF
3. Robbie Mederos, CJF and Mark Milster, CJF
4. Tom Petersen, CJF and Josh Stanley, CJF
5. Lamar Weaver, CJF and Travis Smith, CJF
6. Mark Schneider, CJF and Jeremy Scudder, CJF
Journeyman Shoe Class - Sponsored by Stonewell Bodies & Machine, Inc.
1. Jake Engler, CJF
2. Josh Stanley, CJF
3. Ben Mangan, CJF
4. Cody Gregory, CJF, AWCF
5. Mark Schneider, CJF
6. Lamar Weaver, CJF
Delta Mustad Specialty Forging - Sponsored by Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center
1. Jake Engler, CJF
2. Josh Stanley, CJF
3. Grant Moon, CJF, AWCF
4. Rusty Wells, CJF
5. Trey Green, CJF
6. Ben Mangan, CJF
Capewell North American Challenge Cup - Sponsored by Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center
1. Cody Gregory, CJF, AWCF
2. Jake Engler, CJF
3. Josh Stanley, CJF
4. Rusty Wells, CJF
5. Ben Mangan, CJF
6. Robbie Mederos, CJF
Kerckhaert-Liberty Intermediate Division - Journeyman Shoe Class - Sponsored by Farrier Product Distribution
1. Victor Frisco, CJF
2. Jason Critton, CJF, TE
3. Ryan Stoops, CJF
4. Juan Marcos Escabi, CF
5. Charles Johnson
6. Adam Tighe, CJF
Kerckhaert-Liberty Intermediate Division - Qualifier Class - Sponsored by Farrier Product Distribution
1. Victor Frisco, CJF
2. Alan Dryg, CJF
3. DJ Fiske
4. Ryan Stoops, CJF
5. Jason Critton, CJF, TE
6. Charles Johnson
Kerckhaert-Liberty Intermediate Division - Specialty Forging - Sponsored by Farrier Product Distribution
1. Alan Dryg, CJF
2. Victor Frisco, CJF
3. Jason Critton, CJF, TE
4. Ryan Stoops, CJF
5. Juan Marcos Escabi, CF
6. Adam Tighe, CJF
Vern Hornquist Memorial Class - Sponsored by Myron McLane, CJF and Walt Taylor, CF
Jim Smith, CJF
Reserve National High Point Award - Sponsored by Tom DuBois, CJF & Don Wieland, CJF
Josh Stanley, CJF
Overall High Point Award - Sponsored by Southern Farriers Association
Jake Engler, CJF
National High Point Award - Sponsored by Texas Professional Farriers Association
Jake Engler, CJF
Kerckhaert-Liberty Intermediate Division - High Point Award - Sponsored by Farrier Product Distribution
Victor Frisco, CJF
2014 American Farriers Team
- Jake Engler, CJF
- Josh Stanley, CJF
- Rusty Wells, CJF
- Ben Mangan, CJF
1st Alternate - Robbie Mederos, CJF
2nd Alternate - Tom Petersen, CJF
2014 Auction Results
General Fund - $6897
Certification - $310
Jim Linzy Fund - $8145
American Farriers Team - $5705
Cultural Exchange - $1395
Farrier Relief Fund - $780
TOTAL - $23,232
This is an increase of 88% from 2013! Thank you to everyone who donated and purchased items! You are the ones who made this event such a huge success!
2014 Cultural Exchange Recipients
Long Exchange - Victor Frisco, CJF
Short Exchange - Alan Dryg, CJF
The AFA on Twitter
Do you have Twitter? Now you can follow the American Farriers Association @Amfarriers.
AFA Launches Answer Blog
Do you have a question about how the AFA works? Do you have a question concerning one of our programs? We are sure that you do. The Executive Committee has started 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.
