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AFA E-blast
Issue 69
American Farrier's Association
4059 Iron Works Parkway
Suite 1
Lexington, KY 40511
859-233-7411
Fax: 859-231-7862
The Official Farriers of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
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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."
**Please contact the AFA Office for Sponsorship Opportunities**
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Thank you to our 2014 American Farriers Team Sponsors!
 To receive great deals on American Farrier Association personalized items click on the link below.
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The American Farrier's Association Office will be on a reduced schedule while Office Manager Rachel Heighton is on parental leave. Karen Wright, the Administrative Assistant, will be in the Office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Kensi Jean Heighton Is Here
AFA Office Manager, Rachel Heighton, gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday March 25th, 2014 at 1:45 AM.
Kensi Jean weighed in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Congratulations to the Heighton family.
American Farriers Team Announces First Practice Dates of 2014!
The American Farriers Team will have their first practice of 2014 at the Kentucky Horse Park on April 25 and 26, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, held in the KHP Farrier Shop. What is so exciting about this?! Thousands and thousands of horse lovers will be at the park for the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event! If you happen to be at the park for this event, make sure you stop by the farrier shop and show your support for your team!
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.
The AFA on Twitter
Do you have Twitter? Now you can follow the American Farriers Association @Amfarriers.
Chapter Highlight
The Rocky Mountain Farriers Assocaition is hosting their Spring Hands-On clinic May 2 - 3, 2014 in Montrose, CO.
Friday, May 2nd will include a presentation, dissection and forge work by Dave Duckett, FWCF
Saturday, May 3rd will include live shoeing in the morning by Dave Duckett, FWCF and an afternoon blacksmithing clinic by Caleb Kullman, CJF.
you must register to reserve dissection specimens and horses for live shoeing. The cost is $85/day for RMFA members, and $100/day for Non-RMFA members. Call Randy Fisher at 970-424-2495 to reserve your spot. The registration deadline is April 15th.
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The MarketPlace Rocked In Reno
Were you there?
 You can view many more Convention photos in the latest issue of the Professional Farrier.
Click on the March 2014 Professional Farrier E-zine link below
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 March 2014 Issue
March 2014 Professional Farrier E-zine
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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.
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.
Farrier Truck For Sale
2000 Chevy ¾ ton truck with Omnivan Farrier body, with forge, propane tanks, shoe racks, shelving, lighting etc. Fully loaded. One owner truck, very well maintained, excellent condition! 160,000 miles. Asking $9,900. Please contact Mike Sustana at 352-538-0255 in Trenton, Florida. Selling due to retirement.
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.
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