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AFA E-blast
Issue 91
"The mission of the AFA is to provide professional development, leadership, and resources for the benefit of the farrier industry and to promote the well-being of the horse through education of the horse owner, veterinarian, and farrier."
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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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
Open division spaces for the National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition have been filled! Entries will still be accepted and placed on a first come-first served waiting list. There IS space available for the Intermediate Division.
The Intermediate Division currently has 10 entries, which gives us space for 5 more! Get your registration in today to get your spot.
The deadline to register is January 1.
2015 Contest Registration Form
2015 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition Shoe List
2015 Convention Hotel and Avis Rental Cars 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!
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
When calling Avis at 1 (800) 331-1600 to make reservations, provide them with the AWD number of S066199.
Avis Booking Link for the 44th Annual AFA Convention
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Thank you to our 44th Annual Convention Sponsors
(as of 12/17/2014)
Horseshoe Level
Ceva Animal Health
Forge Level
Vettec, Inc.
Well-Shod (Banquet Sponsor)
Anvil Brand Shoe Company
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.
Edward Martin Products, LLC
Beth Daniels, AFA Executive Director
Kansas Farriers Association (Banquet Sponsor)
Alvin Farrier Supply (Banquet Sponsor)
Ken Davis & Sons, Inc.
Hoof Knife Level
Crossroads Farrier Supply
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 11/10/2014)
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.
Reserve National High Point Award
Tom DuBois, CJF & Don Wieland, CJF
National High Point Award
Texas Professional Farriers Association
Overall High Point Award
Western States 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!
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the staff and Board of Directors of the American Farrier's Association.
The AFA office will be closed December 24-26, and December 31-January 1.
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Sophie and Kensi Heighton, daughters of office manager Rachel Heighton.
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Bruce Daniels, CJF
Today the AFA office received the sad news that Bruce Daniels, CJF, is currently in hospice care. Bruce is a past AFA President, Certification Chairman, Examiner, AFT Member, and Board Member. If you would like to write a small note to Bruce that could be read to him by his family, please send it to his son Tad at magictad@verizon.net. Please keep Bruce and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Grant Moon Clinic
By Alan Dryg, CJF, DipWCF
On Sunday, November 23rd and Monday the 24th, Midwest Horseshoeing School hosted a hands-on clinic with Grant Moon, CJF, AWCF. Grant started with a comprehensive Power Point, discussing everything from the history of the farrier, to the current educational system in the United Kingdom. He touched on sole mapping and strategic trimming to minimize distortion. He finished with the conclusion that many fundamentals are honed by building shoes. From there, he quickly proceeded to put us to work to get an idea of our specific skills. After a quick assessment, he went over shoeing a foot and broke people down into areas of help he felt we needed. From there, he hit his stride and really started to work the room with great personal attention. Grant did numerous demos and tried to unify some lessons. He may be the hardest working clinician ever. He built many demo shoes and followed through with the lessons person to person.
There were many great take-aways from the two days and a wealth of hands-on education was provided to all of the participants Many thanks to Steve Sermersheim, CJF, TE, AWCF, and the Midwest Horseshoeing School for putting together a great educational opportunity in Illinois.
AWCF Examinations for 2015
The Kentucky Horseshoeing School will be hosting the 2015 USA AWCF Examinations at their campus in Richmond, Kentucky. The examination is scheduled for October 22-25, 2015. If you have a desire to take the exam (not just an interest) please call KHS. Due to WCF requirements, testing must be reserved and paid well in advance of examiner flight reservations, etc., so all arrangements can be made. Planning is critical for the AWCF so please understand that we are trying our best to facilitate this Exam.
For information, testing outlines, and registration, please visit the WCF website at
http://www.wcf.org.uk/usahigher.php, or call Kentucky Horseshoeing School. A minimum of 20 modules must be registered in order to host the examination, so please DO NOT wait until the last minute. All registrations must be in and paid for through the Worshipful Company of Farriers website NO LATER THAN June 30, 2015.
There will be bunk space available on a first-come, first-served basis at KHS for those wishing to stay on campus. Please be prepared to reserve your spot by the June 30, 2015.
Updates, preparation clinics and schedules will be posted on the facebook page. Visit often so you don't miss vital information. https://www.facebook.com/KHSAwcf
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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.
**Check out the Farrier Cozy vest: the ONLY garment made specifically for the farrier industry: http://www.farriercozy.com
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.
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Events Calendar
Please send your events and functions to the AFA office for inclusion in the Website Events Calendar, our Facebook page, and our national and regional e-blasts. If you send it, we will use it! Send submissions to rheighton@americanfarriers.org.
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.
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Photo from the Southern Farriers Association benefit clinic for Eric Nygaard, CJF.
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Photo courtesy of the Association des Marechauz-Ferrants du Quebec.
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