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AFA E-blast
Issue 76
American Farrier's Association
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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."
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Cultural Exchange Update
The AFA welcomed Jack Veysey, DWCF to the Kentucky Horse Park on June 13, 2014. Jack is here on the Cultural Exchange and spent the day with Steve Sermersheim, CJF, TE, AWCF, Octavio Perin, and Chuck Jones, CJF. Welcome, Jack!
 
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Bruce Daniels' Prehistoric Pet
Buzzy Clina shared a story about Bruce Daniels at a recent Empire Stare Farrier's Association meeting.
Many moons ago, Buzzy attended a competition hosted by the Garden State Horseshoer's
Association at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in New Jersey.
The line of traffic heading into the fairgrounds stopped for several minutes, held up by a white van stopped in the drive, then proceeded on into the competition.
As was the custom, many of the attending farriers brought their dogs with them and tied them to the rail around the ring near their trucks.
The white van, driven by Bruce Daniels, parked in the ring; Bruce and a helper hopped out, opened the rear doors, and pulled out a large snapping turtle tied to a rope. Bruce proceeded to tie the snapper to the rail alongside everyone's dogs.
At the end of the day, Bruce released his pet snapper back into the wild.
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Photo courtesy of Edward Frampton
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AFA Certification from Association Des Marechaux-Ferrant du Quebec Facebook Page, June 7, 2014
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AFA Certification from Arizona State Farrier's Association Facebook page May 28, 2014
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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 website and Facebook page. If you have been viewing the new digital PF online 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. You may access both the Professional Farrier and Equine Veterinarian.
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Click the link below to view the June 2014 Issue
June 2014 Professional Farrier E-zine
April 2014 Professional Farrier E-zine
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 Farrier's 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.
Part-Time Farrier Apprentice Wanted
Looking for part-time farrier apprentice, preferably a horseshoeing school graduate. Location is northern Virginia. Interested parties can contact Tighe Cullinane, CF at 703-297-5139 or via e-mail at cullinanefarriery@gmail.com.
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