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AFA E-blast
Issue 71
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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Sponsored by Farrier Academics
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Thank you to our 2014 American Farriers Team Sponsors!
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The Directions Are On The Bottom Of The Hoof.
Have you heard that one before ? It was uttered by one Roger John Wallenburg. Don't know where he got it from. It's worth thinking about though,.... often,..... every day.
Office Hours
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.
American Farriers Team First Practice Of 2014!
The American Farriers Team had their first practice of 2014 at the Kentucky Horse Park on April 25 and 26, held in the KHP Farrier Shop.
To see more pictures from the AFT practice visit the American Farrier's Association Facebook Page
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.
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 are available. Please contact AFA President Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF for more information. Margie may be reached at margieafa@gmail.com
Chapter Highlight
Northern California Classic
May 14-16 2014
Hosted by Western States Farriers Association
Eldorado County Fairgrounds - 100 Placer Rd - Placerville, CA
Contact: Don Gustafson, CJF 650-888-7464 or email dwlg@earthlink.net
In our 29th year, the NCC is a California tradition. This year, Kenny Lyon, CJF will be our Examiner on Wednesday, May 14. Grant Moon, AWCF,CJF will be our featured clinician sponsored by Delta Mustad Hoof Care Center. We have 4 great days, starting with Certification, then we move into our clinic and contest days. Our 3-person Draft contest is always popular. The always surprising Eagle eye Elimination Challenge will hold the final round in the jacuzzi!!! We hope you will join us for a great time, full of learning and fun. For Certification, contact Mike Fatchen (530) 518-0359 or email mattfatchen@yahoo.com. For all other NCC information, check out our Facebook page, WesternStatesFarriersAssociation, or contact Don Gustafson, CJF at (650)888-7464 or email dwlg@earthlink.net.
Please See The Calendar Tab At
WWW.AMERICANFARRIERS.ORG
For More Upcoming Events
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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!
bocapublishing@bellsouth.net
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
Georgia Professional Farrier's Association
Certification in Georgia this past weekend went well. Many thanks to our examiner Brian Barrett!
 From Western Canadian Farrier's Association Facebook Page April 26, 2014 At Their Annual High Country Clinic
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.
Custom Truck Body For Sale
Fits 8ft pickup bed, 3 gull wing doors, slide out tool rack, storage in front, $2000. contact Steve Eastman 707-548-5722
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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