American Farrier's Association

 

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Issue 79 - Special
American Farrier's Association
4059 Iron Works Parkway
Suite 1
Lexington, KY  40511
859-233-7411
Fax: 859-231-7862
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"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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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. 

 

2015 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Rules Now Available!

 

The judges for 2015 are Craig Trnka, CJF, Iain Ritchie, DWCF, and Matthew Randles, DWCF.

The contest dates are Wednesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 26.  Set-up will be on Tuesday, February 24 with practice in the afternoon and evening. 

There will be a cut-off for the number of contestants, so when the entry forms come out, make sure to get yours in early.

 Please select the link below to view the shoe list!
 2015 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Shoe List 

Delta Mustad Specialty Forging Class - Brushing Shoe

 

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

   

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.

 

 

 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!

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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


 


 

 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.   

 

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.