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AFA E-blast
Issue 100
"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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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 2015 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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First AFT Practice
The 2015 American Farrier's Team held their first practice on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at the Kentucky Horse Park farrier shop during the Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event. According to AFT Manager Conrad Trow, CJF, the team had a very good practice. A HUGE thank you to KHP farrier John Veague for letting the team use his shop!
2015 AFA Certification Study Guide
The 2015 10th Edition of the AFA Official Certification Study Guide is now available. Please contact the AFA office at 859-233-7411 or visit the AFA online store at www.americanfarriers.org to order your copy today. The guides are $15.95. Monetta Farrier Specialties Spring Fling
The annual Spring Fling was a huge success at Monetta Farrier Specialties, Inc. The clinicians touched on almost every topic imaginable. The new owners, Alan Berardo and Collins Daye, gave a touching speech at the end of the day recognizing the Schwarz family for all their hard work in building the business into what it is today. Being there you definitely felt more like a family member than just a friend. There were four items made by clinicians during the three day span of the clinics. Conrad Trow, CJF, made a French hind while Jim Poor, CJF, made a frame for it and Roy Bloom, CJF, made ornamental leaves that were attached. Jim Poor, CJF, and Roy Bloom, CJF, made a fuller. Grant Moon, CJF, AWCF, made a front light draft, and a roadster. At the end of the clinic Saturday in typical fashion, Jack, Sarah, and Emily Schwarz-Bull decided to auction these items and donate 100% of the proceeds to the Injured Farriers Fund for the SCFA. These items brought in a total of just over $1,000!!! The Schwarz family has been the backbone of the SCFA for over 20 years. We cannot thank you enough for your time and the dedication you have provided.
Thank you!
SCFA
Emerson Horseshoe Supply Clinic
Submitted by Rob Logsdon
I attended the Emerson Horseshoe Supply Clinic in Bossier, LA on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Mike Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF, was the clinician. He did a PowerPoint presentation before lunch and a live shoeing after lunch. Mike evaluated a horse with the farriers in attendance and modified the new Kerckhaert Ranger Lite shoes in the forge and with a grinder to suit the horse's needs. There were approximately 40 farriers in attendance and the Kerckhaert Ranger Lite and Ranger Lite rim shoes received much attention. We enjoyed some homemade Gumbo, banana pudding and bread pudding for lunch. Dilton, Pat and Ross Emerson did a fantastic job hosting the clinic and Farrier Product Distribution were appreciative of the opportunity to sponsor the event. We also got to see several B-52's fly over from the local Barksdale AFB.
Northern California Classic 30th Anniversary
May 13-16, to be held at the Placerville Fairgrounds. Hosted by Western States Farriers Association. Certification, Contest, Clinic & Marketplace. See attached flyers for additional information.
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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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