american farrier's association™
Since 1971, the American Farrier’s Association™ (AFA) has focused on improving equine welfare through excellence in hoof care and farriery. Educating farriers in the art and science of farriery has been central to this goal.
By expanding knowledge and honing skills through the AFA’s education and certification programs, AFA farriers provide better, more professional services to horses and the people who use and enjoy them.
The AFA, through its dedicated members, provides grounded information and support for farriers, equine professionals, and equine enthusiasts at all levels. Join our quest for excellence in hoof care!
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CONVENTION DEADLINES AT A GLANCE
2/1/2010: Deadline for written certification tests
2/1/2010: Doubletree deadline for the $100 per night room rate – the AFA hotel room block is almost full, so don’t delay in making your reservations! Visit the American Farriers Association 39th Annual Convention reservation site!
2/12/2010: Deadline for the spouse/guest tour – filling up fast, so register today!
2/12/2010: Pre-registration deadline. Absolutely NO registrations will be taken via phone or online after this date. Those wishing to register for convention after 2/12/10 will have to do so on site.
CONVENTION REGISTRATION
Your Convention Registration Packet is available for online viewing. All members will receive a print copy in the next AFA mailing.
Please visit the official AFA Convention site, www.afaconvention.com, for updates and all of your convention needs.
:: REGISTER for the 2010 AFA Convention ::
:: DOWNLOAD the 2010 AFA Convention Registration Packet ::
:: DOWNLOAD the 2010 Rules ::
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CHANGE IN CERTIFICATION SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS
Effective immediately all Certification Sponsorship Applications will be sent directly from the host to the AFA office, not from the host to the Area Supervisor. To date, any Sponsorship Applications already sent to an Area Supervisor and that complies with the 60 day rule will be approved by the Area Supervisor.
If you have any questions pertaining to this change, please contact the Certification Chairman, John Voigt, CJF.
Sincerely,
Dick Fanguy, CJF
AFA President
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The World Games 2010 Foundation / Kentucky Cup Events
As the Official Farriers for the Games, the AFA will be on hand for all Kentucky Cup test events. Volunteer now to be a part of the upcoming Kentucky Cup and WEG events!
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WEG VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
All WEG volunteers, including the AFA "Official Farriers," must register through the WEG. If you're not registered as a WEG volunteer, the AFA will not be able to follow up with you, so the first step in your volunteer effort is to :: complete this registration process ::
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FREE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
The AFA's new student membership structure went into effect July 1st, 2008. All students enrolled in a 6-week or longer farrier course are eligible to receive a one-year FREE Student Membership from the AFA. Please contact the AFA office for specific information.