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AFA E-blast
Issue 78
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."
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E-blast Archive
Sponsored by Farrier Academics
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2015 National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition Update
The shoe list for the 2015 contest will be available soon! Keep watching the AFA website, Facebook page, e-blasts and Twitter, where they will be posted in the near future!
2015 Contest Judges are Craig Trnka, CJF, Iain Ritchie, DWCF, and Matthew Randles, DWCF.
Thank you to our 2014 American Farriers Team Sponsors!
To receive great deals on American Farrier's Association personalized items click on the link below.
VIP-ME
AFT Practice Update
The next AFT practice will be August 21-23, 2014 in Bozeman, MT at Josh Stanley's shop. All are welcome to attend! Please contact Josh Stanley, CJF, AWCF for more information.
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Kansas City is in Missouri?
Yes, Kansas City is in Missouri......And no,Kansas City is also in Kansas. There is also a place called Kansas City in Oregon, although it's hardly big enough to be a city, technically. I wouldn't know which one has the "crazy little women there," maybe they all do. According to Wikipedia, the corner of "12th Street and Vine" no longer exists, but there is a 12th and Vine street sign that you can stand under with your Kansas City baby and your bottle of Kansas City wine, as mentioned in the song performed by Wilbert Harrison.
Overland Park is a suburb of Kansas City in Kansas and is also the site of the 44th Annual American Farrier's Convention, February 25-28, 2015. Some of the many attractions of Overland Park are in the June 2014 issue of Professional Farrier (see the link below). The Convention will also feature the opportunity to associate with some of the finest the industry has to offer.
2015 Convention Hotel Now Accepting Reservations
Our host hotel for the 44th Annual American Farrier's Association Convention is the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center. Select the link below to make your reservations now!
Remember, the dates are February 25-27, 2015!
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
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Land of Lincoln Horseshoers Association Facebook page.
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Trim A Horse For The Association
AFA President, Margie Lee-Gustafson, has proposed that AFA members consider donating the price of one trim to the association. You can read about it in the President's Message of the latest issue of the AFA's No Foot, No Horse Newsletter.
You can mail a check to:
The American Farrier's Association
4059 Iron Works Parkway
Suite 1
Lexington, KY 40511-8488
or, call the office at 859-233-7411 to make a donation by credit or debit card.
Your support of your association is greatly appreciated.
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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.
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 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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