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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A PERFECT ROUND AT THE ROLEX KENTUCKY 3-DAY EVENT
The AFA Executive Committee, along with the WEG Committee, met for four days of gathering information, sharing ideas, and getting the AFA name out ti the horse-owning public during the Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event.
Attending the Lexington event were President Dick Fanguy, CJF, President-Elect Eric Nygaard, CJF, Vice President Steve Sermersheim, CJF, Treasurer John Blombach, CJF, Secretary Thom Gabel, CJF, Professional Farrier™ Editor Danvers Child, CJF and Professional Farrier™ Art Director April Raine. In addition to this wonderful group, a number of top-notch AFA farriers were on site to shoe any Rolex horse needing a touch up. :: read more ::
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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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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Your 38th Annual AFA Convention proved to be a busy, busy week of education, fellowship, and forward movement. I would be remiss if I failed to thank the volunteers who worked so hard to make this convention such a tremendous success. But, as with many things that happen in the AFA, the volunteer list is too long for me to manage a proper “thanks” to all who deserve it.
Our volunteers, our chapters, our sponsors, and our supporters were in their finest AFA form in Chattanooga, and we appreciate all they do. We couldn't function without them! You’ll find the first reports on our Chattanooga activities on our convention website: www.afaconvention.com. More information will be posted soon, including planning information for your next convention: the AFA’s 39th Annual Convention in Portland, OR. :: read more ::
Dick Fanguy, CJF
AFA President
Phone: 859-699-3109
Email: DickFanguy@gmail.com
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AFA TEAM PLAYERS!!!
Three members of the 2008 AFT (Jim Foy, Troy Price, and Bob Slanskey) are extending a great offer to AFA Chapters... free clinics! Jim Foy, AFT Captain, 2008 says, "We’ve had a great journey in our careers and in true AFA fashion of giving back, Bob, Troy, and I—working together—offer free group hands-on clinics for AFA chapters. We encourage all who are seeking knowledge through the AFA."
For information please call Jim Foy at 330-725-8979
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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.