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AFA E-blast
Issue 98
"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
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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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Thank you to our 44th Annual Convention Sponsors
(as of 1/29/2015)
Horseshoe Level
Ceva Animal Health
Forge Level
Vettec, Inc.
Well-Shod (Banquet Sponsor)
Anvil Brand Shoe Company
The Horseshoe Barn (Banquet Sponsor)
VICTORY
G.E. Forge & Tool, Inc. (Banquet Sponsor)
Horse Science
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.
Palm Beach Farrier Supply
Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School (Banquet Sponsor)
Blacksmith Buddy
Loose Shoe Enterprises, Inc.
World Championship Blacksmiths L.L.C.
Indian Creek Forge
Hoof Knife Level
Crossroads Farrier Supply
Equine Innovations, Inc.
Midwest Horseshoeing School
Parker County Farrier Supply
Specialty Sponsors
American Farriers Journal
Anvil Brand
Farrier Product Distribution
Myron McLane Aprons
World Farriers Association
Oberon Company - The Hirschmann Family
44th Annual National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition Class Sponsors
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 Gustafson, CJF & Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF - 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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Professional Farrier Archive
E-blast Archive
Sponsored by Farrier Academics
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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.
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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Hank McEwan Obituary
Hank McEwan had an extensive career, both here and in California. He went to school under Ralph Hoover, with Scott Simpson and Doug Butler. He taught in San Diego for a number of years before returning to British Columbia. About ten years later, he began teaching at Kwantlen. He retired from teaching in 1993.
He was one of the founding members of the Western Canadian Farriers Association and the American Farriers Association. A long-time supporter of certification for farriers and international competition, he was inducted into the International Farriers Hall of Fame and voted British Columbia's Horseman of the Year.
He never considered himself a farrier, "just a horseshoer." There are few farriers of repute that never came in contact with Hank. His style was direct and forceful. He had an influence on the industry beyond what one would expect of someone located in the Northwest corner of the continent. Because of his simple, uncomplicated way of describing what he thought and saw, he helped farriers everywhere understand hooves, horses and shoeing. He was the king of the rocker toe. I don't think I ever heard him say a horse had a toe too short, but he surely became agitated when he saw a horse with a long run forward toe.
His passion in life was his daughter and riding in the mountains. No trail ride was too long or weather too bad.
Happy Trails Hank.
Gerard Laverty, CJF, TE, AWCF
First AFT Practice
The 2015 American Farrier's Team will have their first practice at the Kentucky Horse Park Farrier Shop during the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event in Lexington, KY April 24 & 25. If you are at the park for Rolex, please make sure you stop by to support your team!
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First AFA Certification in Colombia
Several members of the AFA, FIA, and Certification Committee hosted the first AFA Certification in Colombia, South America March 17-19, 2015.
From left to right: Diego Almeida, CJF, Pat Gallahan, CJF, Steve Sermersheim, CJF, TE, AWCF, Bob Bachen, CF, Pat Burton, CJF, and Travis Burns, CJF, TE, AWCF.
IPFA/ISU Veterinary College Certification/Clinic
The First Annual Iowa Professional Farriers Association (IPFA)/Iowa State University (ISU) Veterinary College Joint Farrier/Veterinarian AFA Certification/Equine Hoof Care Clinic was held on March 26-29, 2015 at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa. The event was a resounding success with 28 farriers, four veterinarians and 40 veterinary students in attendance.
Eighteen farriers accepted the challenge of AFA Certification with two completing the Certified Journeyman Farrier (Brandon Kucera, CJF of Iowa and Ike Roth, CJF of Pennsylvania) and two completing the Certified Farrier (Cale Danielson, CF, and Brandin Schrader, CF, of Iowa). Examiner Pat Burton, CJF, was assisted by Mark Thorkildson, CJF, also an Examiner/Tester, and Testers Ian Bevington, CJF, Matt Merrill, CJF, Craig Stark, CJF, Lynn Pennick, CJF, and Jon Snider, CJF. The general consensus was that this dream team of Examiners and Testers provided a great atmosphere in an outstanding facility for testing.
Pat Burton, CJF, stayed over as clinician for the Hoof Care Clinic, discussing and demonstrating the use of Modern Shoeing Materials. Kevin Kersh, DVM discussed Caudal Heel Pain vs. Navicular Syndrome and Treatment Options. An exciting Wet Lab followed with multiple teams of two veterinary students and one farrier per team, diagnosing the condition and applying a shoe to a cadaver limb. Special thanks to Vettec and Equicast for providing materials for the Wet Labs.
Jon Snider, CJF, judged the forging competitions with a large group of 18 competitors. Annabelle Westley, CF, of Nebraska, won both the Novice High Point and the Eagle Eye, while Cale Danielson, CF, of Iowa, claimed the Division 2 Eagle Eye and Brandin Schrader, CF, of Iowa, claimed the Division 2 High Point Award.
ISU Resident Farrier, Doug Russo, CJF, coordinated the combined efforts of the members of the IPFA and the ISU Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, whose hard work provided an outstanding educational forum.
Submitted by Mike Hansaker, CF
Civil War Horses
The AFA office has been contacted by a film maker who is producing a film about horses in the Civil War and he is looking for farriers who may have knowledge of the shoeing of these horses during that period- perhaps through involvement with historical reenactments or your own study of the history of that period.His name is Doug Lazarus and his contact info is douglazarus@gmail.com or
802-388-0239.
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Events Calendar
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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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