|
AFA E-blast
Issue 72
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 |
|
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."
|
|
E-blast Archive
Sponsored by Farrier Academics
| |
|
|
Thank you to our 2014 American Farriers Team Sponsors!
To receive great deals on American Farrier Association personalized items click on the link below.
VIP-ME
| |
|
|
The Number One Benefit of AFA Membership
Association: An organization of persons having a common interest (from Webster's Collegiate Dictionary). Have you heard it said that in order to be successful, you need to associate with successful people?
Chapter Spotlight
The Southern New England Farrier's Association, held their Spring Contest and Clinic May 3 & 4, 2014, judged by Mark Schneider, CJF. The Novice Division winner was Tyler Meeks of Montana. Tyler is being treated for brain cancer in Boston. He was invited to compete for free, and SNEFA raised $651.00 for his benefit during the weekend. The SNEFA competition is the first in a three part series. The Empire State Farrier's Association hosts the second on August 23 & 24, 2014, and the Vermont Farrier's Association hosts the third in November. Photos are shared from SNEFA Facebook Page.
Office Hours
The AFA Office is back to normal business hours. These are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm EST.
Chapter Spotlight
The Oklahoma Farrier's Association held their Annual Clinic and Contest May 1 - 3, 2014, judged by Gene Lieser, CJF. Photo are shared from OFA Facebook page.
American Farrier's Team Practice Date
The next American Farrier's Team practice will be Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 at Austin Eden's shop in Dripping Springs, TX. All are welcome to attend! Please contact Austin Edens, CJF for more information.
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 Farrier's 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
Please See The Calendar Tab At
WWW.AMERICANFARRIERS.ORG
For More Upcoming Events
|
|
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 April 2014 Issue
April 2014 Professional Farrier E-zine
March 2014 Professional Farrier E-zine
|
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.
Custom Truck Body For Sale
Fits 8-ft 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.
|
|
|
