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2015 Annual Convention Sponsorship Opportunities Available 

Please select the link below to view the 2015 Convention Sponsorship Packet.  There are many opportunities to support the convention through different sponsorship levels.  Please contact the AFA office at 859-233-7411 with any questions.  Thank you for your support.

2015 National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition Sponsorship Opportunities
We currently have 2 awards available for sponsorship in the 2015 contest.  These include the Reserve National High Point Award and the Overall High Point Award.  Both are available for a 1-year sponsorship with a minimum bid of $750.00.  If you, your chapter, or your business are interested in bidding on this wonderful opportunity, please contact the AFA office at 859-233-7411 or info@americanfarriers.org.
 

Thank you to our 44th Annual Convention Sponsors

(as of 10/1/2014)

 

Horseshoe Level
 Ceva Animal Health 


 

Forge Level

Vettec, Inc.

 Well-Shod (Banquet Sponsor)

 

Rasp Level

 Nordic Forge, Inc.

Double Bar One, Inc.

NC Tool Company, Inc.

Monetta Farrier Specialties (Banquet Sponsor)

Harry Patton Horseshoeing Supplies

Castle Plastics, Inc.

 

Specialty Sponsors
 American Farriers Journal 
Anvil Brand
Farrier Product Distribution
Myron McLane Aprons
World Farriers Association 


2015 National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition Sponsors

(as of 9/26/2014)

 

Kerckhaert-Liberty Intermediate Division
Farrier Product Distribution

 

Capewell North American Challenge Cup
Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center

 

Delta Mustad Specialty Forging
Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center

 

Journeyman Class
Stonewell Bodies & Machine, Inc.

 

National High Point Award
Texas Professional Farriers Association

 

2 Person Draft Class
Don & Margie Gustafson - In Memory of Edward Martin

 

Vern Hornquist Memorial Class
Myron McLane, CJF & Walt Taylor, CF


 

Thank you to our 2014 American Farrier's Team Sponsors!

 

To receive great deals on American Farrier's Association personalized items click on the link below.

 

VIP-ME 
 35th International Team Horse Shoeing Championship Results
The results from Stoneleigh are in and here were the final placings:
1st - England
2nd - Ireland
3rd - USA
4th - Scotland
5th - Wales
AFT member Robbie Mederos was 2nd in the reserve class.
Wonderful job!

 

Chapter Spotlight
 

A benefit clinic for Texas AFA member Pablo Munoz, who is currently dealing with cancer, has been scheduled for the first weekend in November in Weslaco, Texas. Gene Lieser, CJF, Jake Engler, CJF and Austin Edens, CJF have committed as clinicians for the clinic. Other planned activities are an anvil shoot and a silent auction.  For more information contact Mark Lieser at 956-373-8662 or Laura Kurtz at 651-472-2785.


 44th Annual Convention Registration is Open!

Registration for the 44th Annual Convention is now open!  Select the links below to download the registration packet and the registration form.  Registration can also be completed through the AFA online store by visiting www.americanfarriers.org.

 

44th Annual Convention Registration Packet

44th Annual Convention Registration Form 

 

2015 National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition Registration is Open!

 

Registration for the 2015 National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition is now open!  Select the link below to download the contest registration form.  There is a limited number of spots available, so get your registration form in early.


 2015 Contest Registration Form

 

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. 

 

 Please select the link below to view the shoe list.

 

2015 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Shoe List

 
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

 

Avis Rental Car Discounts

Your Avis Worldwide Discount or AWD number is S066199.

When calling Avis at 1 (800) 331-1600 to make reservations, attendees should provide our reservations agents with this AWD number to ensure they receive the best available car rental rates.

The AWD will be effective from seven days prior to the event until seven days after the event.

Below is a hyperlink to Avis.com.  When this customized web page link is used, your AWD number will automatically be placed in the reservation detail.

 

Avis Booking Link for the 44th Annual AFA Convention

 

AFA/FIA MarketPlace Exhibitor Opportunities

Are you or your company interested in exhibiting at the 2015 Annual Convention?  If so, please download the link below for the AFA/FIA MarketPlace Exhibitor Packet.

 

AFA/FIA MarketPlace Packet

 

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

Issue 4, 2014 Professional Farrier E-zine

 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.

 

   

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.