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Arlington, Texas

November 8-12, 2021

Registration is still open!

In 3 AFA President’s Letter 23 Calendar of Events
This 4 FIA President’s Letter 24 TEVIS and the TEVIS
Issue 5 Executive Director’s Report
Farrier 2021
6 AFA News & Press Releases
7 AFA Team Trials 26 Road to the Journeyman
8 Certification 28 Journal Club Catch Up
10 AFA Convention: See you in 29 Event Wrap-Ups

Arlington!

Board of Directors

REGION 1 REGION 3 REGION 5 TREASURER
Alaska, Arizona, Asia, Australia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Connecticut, Delaware, Tim Byrne, CJF
California, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Europe, Maine, Maryland, 812-987-3469
Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Ontario, Wisconsin Massachusetts, New Hampshire, [email protected]
Yukon Territory Travis (Vern) Powell, CJF, TE, New Jersey, New York, Nova BOD REPRESENTATIVES
R.T. Goodrich, CJF (‘22) DipWCF (‘22) Scotia, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Doug Corey, CJF, DipWCF
[email protected] [email protected] Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, 315-345-3464
Lance Yohe, CJF (’23) Kenny Hoyle, CJF (‘23) Washington D.C. [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] Mike Licata (‘22) Lance Yohe, CJF
Robert Bair, CF (’21) David Hallock, CJF, [email protected] 916-509-5671
[email protected] AWCF, ASF (‘21) Matt Hillegas, CJF (‘23) [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] SECRETARY (ex officio)
REGION 2 Doug Corey, CJF (’21) Lori McBride, CJF
Alberta, Central America, REGION 4 [email protected] 330-268-8197
Colorado, Kansas, Manitoba, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, [email protected]
Montana, Nebraska, New Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Executive EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mexico, North Dakota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Committee Martha L. Jones
Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, 317-417-4544
South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Tennessee, West Virginia PRESIDENT [email protected]
Wyoming Rittner Goff, CF (‘22) Jon Johnson, CJF
Jacob Manning, CJF (’22) [email protected] 913-704-9841
[email protected] Eric Gray, CJF (‘23) [email protected]
Thomas Trosin, CJF (’21) [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT
[email protected] Andy Gumpert, CJF (’21) Bruce Worman, CJF
Chris Hessley, CJF (‘23) [email protected] 208-989-7661
[email protected] [email protected]

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AFA President’s Letter

Greetings Everyone,
Once again, we are only a few short weeks away from our convention in TEXAS. As we have
been in constant contact with the staff in Arlington we are very pleased that, as I write this,
the hotel is almost completely sold out – and by the time you read this, likely will be! We
have published the other two hotels for overflow if you were not able to get reservations
made at the host hotel. As we get close to the event, we are doing our very best to make
sure all COVID precautions are taken for everyone in attendance. Please keep up to date
with the information posted on our Convention home page that we receive from those in
Arlington.
If you have not done so yet and are able to, please download the AFA app. The office
is doing a great job of posting up-to-date news, so you’ll have it at the touch of your
fingertips and you don’t have to wait for an e-blast or newsletter for important information.
As Team Trials have just finished up, I would like to once again thank everyone that took
part in this new adventure. The competition was stronger than ever during the second leg.
Congrats to those of you that participated. It was great to see some of the names change
positions from beginning to end, and I can’t wait to see the intensity on the grand floor this
year.
Please remember that on-line voting is still taking place, so be sure to vote in our 2021
elections!
As this will be the last newsletter before Convention, I would like to close with this: I hope
everyone has a very safe and uneventful trip to Arlington – we are all getting excited to get
back together after such a long stretch. See y’all soon.

Best Regards,
Jon Johnson, CJF
President, American Farriers Association

FIA President’s Letter

Hello, AFA and FIA Members!
Soon after you read this, the American Farrier’s Association will have their
Convention in the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS. (I just put that in to have some fun
with this letter!)
Those who were here last time found they had to use Uber to go anywhere. Arlington
has changed a lot around the Expo Center, and it’s going to make going out a lot
simpler. So, finding a great place to eat will be easily accomplished this year.
I know you will be attending the convention to learn and be involved in many
different things that are going on. The TPFA should be offering some kind of
an information center, and they will likely put it with the OFA/TPFA raffle trailer.
We’re hoping that everyone attending will load up on purchasing trailer tickets
because this will probably be the year of the least number of ticket sales prior to
the drawing to win! (This year the trailer background color is a beautiful shade of
blue…one I think anyone would be proud to pull. Maybe even consider buying a
new vehicle to pull it!).
The FIA MarketPlace is already sold out, so there will be lots of great things
available there. And the auction that follows the banquet will offer a chance to
submit something handmade or other cool things to buy. I’m offering $500 to
the person from Texas and surrounding states who forges an item that brings in
the most money in the auction. I’m sure there will be others making similar offers
at a date closer to when the convention starts, and details relating to that will be
available soon!
Last but not least, we greatly appreciate you doing everything in your power to
keep yourself and others safe during this great event. Looking forward to seeing
everyone soon!
Chuck Milne
FIA President
Texas Farrier Supply

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Executive Director’s Report 5

Hello, AFA & FIA Members!
It’s hard for me to believe that when you receive this it will nearly be time for us to meet
in Arlington for our 50th Anniversary Convention! It’s been a remarkable few months
planning for this event, and as a staff, we could not be more excited!
As you’ve likely heard by now, there will be several special events and member recognition
moments throughout the week, and I hope all of you will plan to attend those! Special
events to watch for include our Legends Exhibition on Tuesday evening, a very special
Forefathers of the AFA discussion hosted by our founder, Walt Taylor, and even Nashville
recording artist, Jarrod Morris, who will be joining us on Thursday evening thanks to our
host Chapter, the TPFA! These are in addition to the usual outstanding events you’ve come
to expect at the AFA Convention, a terrific lineup of speakers, the National Forging &
Horseshoeing Competition, and of course, our very full FIA MarketPlace!
We will also be recognizing some incredible people within our AFA family, such as our 45+
and 50-year members, our past American Farriers Team members, our Emeritus Examiners,
all candidates who successfully achieved a level of certification from January 1, 2020 to
June 30, 2021, and of course, our 2021 Achievement Awards recipients. It’s going to be an
amazing week, and I have no doubt that there will be something to look forward to for
everyone!
As ever, there are so many people to thank for pulling such a large-scale event together.
Our member volunteers devote hundreds of hours before the event, as well as during the
event, to coordinate an outstanding week of opportunity, learning and camaraderie –
and we are thankful! From those that help with set up on Monday morning to those that
create a beautiful Grand Finale on our last night, we have no shortage of members who
give selflessly to this event. These individuals allow us to not only enjoy our time together,
but to leave having learned, accomplished, or achieved something during the week.
In particular, I’d like to recognize our Convention Committee, led by Chairman, Jon
Johnson, CJF, our Rules Committee, led by Justin Fry, CJF, our Certification Committee,
led by Craig Stark, CJF, our Pre-Certification Committee, led by Hank Chisholm, CJF, our
Achievement Awards Committee led by Tim Koelln, CJF, FE, and our Historical & Memorial
Council led by Eric Nygaard, CJF. In addition to countless hours spent preparing for
Convention, these individuals work hard throughout the week to ensure our attendees
have an outstanding event experience, a smooth competition, meaningful learning
experiences, and special recognition. If you see any of these guys around, I hope
you’ll thank them for the considerable time and energy they spend giving back to our
Association!
Finally, I wanted to take a moment to remind you that there is still time to vote in our
Director and Officer elections! You can do so online by visiting here: americanfarriers.org/
page/2021-candidate-statements and signing in, OR while you are onsite in Arlington –
but whichever you choose, please vote!! Our new leaders will be announced during the
General Membership Meeting on Friday morning, and I am truly looking forward to their
future contributions to the AFA.
Long story short, it’s going to be a terrific celebration of 50 years of the AFA, and I simply
can’t wait to see you in Arlington!
Cheers!
Martha Jones
Executive Director
American Farrier’s Association & Farrier Industry Association

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AFA News & Press Releases

2021 DIRECTOR AND OFFICER ELECTIONS

If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to VOTE! This is the first
time we have offered electronic voting membership-wide,
and it’s as easy as a couple of clicks! Please visit our candidates’
statements page on the website here: https://americanfarriers.
org/page/2021-candidate-statements, read each person’s goals,
and log in to vote – because your voice is important! You are also
welcome to vote onsite during Convention – so however you do
it, please make the time to vote for our future leaders!

50TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION: AMERICAN FARRIER’S ASSOCIATION APP
REGISTRATION, RECOGNITIONS & KNOW
BEFORE YOU GO! Our AFA app is live in both the Apple and Android stores, and
we’d love you to download it!! In addition to all kinds of handy
Registration: As you will see in this issue, we have an absolutely information, educational resources, and the certification guide
outstanding lineup of speakers for our 50th Annual Convention, in a flipbook edition (for members only), all of our Convention
and there is still time to register to attend! Although the Early information will be at your fingertips while you are in Arlington!
Bird deadline has passed, please plan to join us in Arlington for Download it today so you’ll have it to access the schedule,
this special celebration! competition information, and any onsite updates that come up!
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the rules and regulations of our host site – so please check that
link for any changes. We are also working with our onsite team
to ensure those who would prefer to have a mask and socially
distance are able to and will ask attendees to verify that they
have not been ill, or exposed to anyone who’s been ill, within
two weeks of the start of our convention. It is our goal to ensure
that everyone is able to enjoy the event in the manner they are
individually most comfortable with!

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Am erican Farrie Team Trials

T20ea2m1 Current Team Standings as of September 2021

Competitor Total Points Earned
Juan Berumen, CJF 53
Brian Buckner, CJF 56
Patrick Dutton, CJF 54
Adam Fahr, CJF 42
Jason Hill, CJF 17
Daniel Jones, CJF 60
Cole McElroy, CJF 17
Mike Miller, CJF 23
Vern Powell, CJF 4
Sawyer Spradling, CJF 62
Ryan Stoops, CJF 29
Brian Strelow, CJF 22

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Certification

Schedule of AFA Approved Certifications & Tester Updates

Craig Stark, CJF - Certification Committee Chairman, (918) 857-0771
Hank Chisholm, CJF - Pre-Certification Committee Chairman, (601) 947-5602

October 15-16 November 19-20
Ohio Certification Kentucky AFA Pre-Certification Clinic
Host: Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Host: Kentucky Horseshoeing School
Location: Grizzle Ridge Arena Location: 3612 Lexington Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
52106 Grizzle Ridge Road, Jerusalem, OH 43747 Instructor: TBD
Examiner: Phil Bower, CJF All Levels/Areas Offered
All Levels/Areas Offered Contact: Sarah Taylor – 859-575-4063
Contact: David Bentrem, CJF – 412-580-4458 December 16
October 15-16 Kentucky Tester Update
Missouri Certification 1 Location: Kentucky Horseshoeing School
Host: Missouri Association of Professional Farriers 3612 Lexington Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
Location: Heartland Horseshoeing School Examiner: Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE
327 SW 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64959 Contact: Sarah Taylor – 859-575-4063
Examiner: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF December 16-17
All Levels/Areas Offered Kentucky Certification
Contact: Cody Gregory, CJF, AWCF, ASF – 417-262-3060 Host: Kentucky Horseshoeing School
October 16-17 Location: 3612 Lexington Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
Missouri Certification 2 Examiner: Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE
Host: Missouri Association of Professional Farriers All Levels/Areas Offered
Location: Heartland Horseshoeing School Contact: Sarah Taylor – 859-575-4063
327 SW 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64959 December 17
Examiner: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF Virginia Tester Update
All Levels/Areas Offered Location: Virginia Tech
Contact: Cody Gregory, CJF, AWCF, ASF – 417-262-3060 500 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24061
October 22 Examiner: Mike Poe, CJF
South Carolina Certification Contact: Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF – 540-553-4827
Host: South Carolina Farriers Association December 17-18
Location: Palmetto Equine Veterinary Clinic Virginia Certification
451 Jenkins Circle, Townville, SC 29689 Host: Virginia Horseshoers Association
Examiner: Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE Location: Virginia Tech
All Levels/Areas Offered 500 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Contact: Dusty Newby, CJF – 864-992-0020 Examiner: Mike Poe, CJF
October 23 All Levels/Areas Offered
Ontario Tester Update ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org
Location: Wesley Clover Parks Contact: Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF – 540-553-4827
401 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8T1 Canada February 4-5
Examiner: Gerard Laverty, CJF, TE Florida AFA Pre-Certification Clinic
Contact: Sara Vanderpol, CJF – 226-821-0989 Host: Steele Equine Vet Services & Performance Horse Center
October 23 Location: 7713 FL-64 East, Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
Ontario Certification Instructor: Hank Chisholm, CJF
Host: Ontario Farriers Association All Levels/Areas Offered
Location: Wesley Clover Parks Contact: TJ Steele, CJF – 863-673-4810
401 Corkstown Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8T1 Canada
Examiner: Gerard Laverty, CJF, TE, AWCF
All Levels/Areas Offered
Contact: Sara Vanderpol, CJF – 226-821-0989

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Certification

Michigan Horseshoers Association Certification

The Michigan Horseshoers Association hosted a terrific certification at Henry Detweiler’s shop September 10 and 11. It was a
beautiful weekend, and we’d like to thank everyone who helped put the event together and kept it running smoothly. Special
thanks to Examiner, Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF, and all of the Testers! Congratulations to all the candidates who are working hard
to achieve your goals – you are all rockstars!

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Certification

SNEFA Fall Certificatoin

The Southern New England Farriers Association hosted our away suddenly this summer. Matt had a wife and two young
annual fall certification on September 10th and 11th at Ocean children, and he will be greatly missed by the horse community
State Equine in Scituate, Rhode Island. here in New England.
Friday morning gave the candidates the opportunity to We would like to thank Ocean State Equine welcoming us back
practice shoe modifications and forging. The testing began again this year. The doctors and the staff were instrumental
in the afternoon with the written exams and the shoe board in providing a positive experience for the candidates. Our
evaluations. After the exams were completed and the shoe Examiner and our Testers were all first class. A huge thank you to
boards were scored, those who were eligible moved on to their Eric Gilleland CJF, TE, and his wife, Cat, as well as Doug Corey CJF,
bar shoes or on-site modifications. AWCF, Scott Button, CJF, and Jeff Myrick, CJF. Thank you also to
Saturday was all about shoeing the horses. The indoor arena our provisional testers, Georgia Barry, CJF, and Katie Panos, CJF.
at Ocean State Equine worked perfectly for the candidates to Thanks to the many vendors who donated to our auction. A
undertake this portion of the exam. Everything ran smoothly special thanks goes to Northeast Farrier Supply, who supplied
thanks to the input from our Examiner and our Testers, as breakfast Saturday morning and Werkman Horseshoes, who
well as all the volunteers from SNEFA who made this happen. provided lunch Saturday afternoon. Thank you to Jamie Badeau,
18 candidates tested for the exam at their respective levels. CF, for organizing all the donations for the silent auction.
Congratulations to those who passed! And to those who did not, And finally a huge THANK YOU to Garrett Maloney, CJF and his
keep working at it! The journey towards the test is what makes wife, Ann, for organizing our certification and providing lunch
you a better farrier, not the test itself. on Friday. We could not do this without you both!
After the horses were all shod, a silent auction was held. The
proceeds went to the family of Matt Lewis, a farrier who passed

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Certification & Endorsement Accomplishments

Congratulations on this Achievement!

LIST OF CERTIFIED January 2020 – June 2021

ALABAMA GEORGIA MASSACHUSETTS OHIO Sammy Pittman, CF, DVM
Chris Roehrer, CJF Ancil Stewart, CF Collin Kimple, CF Levi Runnion, CF Tyler Robinson, CJF
Blake Whiston, CF Chris Gilham, CF MICHIGAN OKLAHOMA Jacob Yinguez, CF
ARIZONA Eric Gray, CJF Leroy Hershberger, CF Robert Gormley, CF UTAH
Yahsa-Yakov Aharon, CJF Whitney Roberts, CF Natalie Shaw, CF Vince Sabatino, CF
Joseph McAnally, CF Christopher Sprayberry, MINNESOTA
ARKANSAS CF Haley Hodnefield, CF OREGON VIRGINIA
Charles Haines, CF Matt Wheeler, CF MISSISSIPPI Tristan Ferguson, CF Jared Brown, CJF
Clay Hartness, CF IDAHO Hubert (Sam) Howard, PENNSYLVANIA John Fisher, CF
Marshall Speer, CJF Hahots Shebala, CF CJF* Wesley Auker, CF Gilad Friedman, CJF
CALIFORNIA James Woodworth, CF Yvonne Skrzypczak, CF Benuel Beiler, CF Avery Schaefer, CF
Heidi Bugg, CF ILLINOIS Jason White, CJF Jacob Beiler, CF
Joel Dyer, CJF Matthew Ostergard, CTF MISSOURI Kerri Bonus, CF WASHINGTON
Benjamin Garcia, CF INDIANA Matthew Brooks, CF RHODE ISLAND James Bumpaous, CF
Tiffany Gardner, CJF Troy Colglazier, CJF Scott Bushaw, CJF Jamie Badeau, CF Sheldon Thomas, CJF*
Sean Lorenzana, CJF Emery Miller, CF Chris Clark, CJF Michael Paparo, CJF* Troy Wood, CF
James McKinzie, CJF Reuben Miller, CJF Brett Jeschke, CJF SOUTH CAROLINA
Tony Mendoza, CF KANSAS Lillian Kahl, CF Jesse Huff, CF WEST VIRGINIA
Joe Novy, CJF Andrew Malleck, CF Matt Ogle, CF SOUTH DAKOTA Colton Ellis, CF
COLORADO William David Reed, CF Dalton Thompson, CF Jake Stonefield, CJF
Kyle Agee, CF KENTUCKY JohnPaul Werner, CF TENNESSEE WISCONSIN
Roy Basinger, CF Carlos Carvajal, CF MONTANA Leslie Jones, CTF Carrie Bleser, CF
Mark Harden, CF Shih-Lin Chang, CF Rory Bauer, CJF Ken McAllister, CJF
Cordero Larson, CJF Meghan Coyle, CF Neil Duede, CF Jason Raby, CF CANADA
Jake Maestas, CJF Logan Felix, CF NEVADA David Rickman, CF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Robert Middlemas, CF Travis Florence, CJF Mike Cinquini, CF Elijah Schminke, CF David Comer, CF
Casey Morman, CF Nathan Gingerich, CJF Samuel Evans, CF TEXAS Alysha Jane-Millar, CF
Dillan Murphy, CF Carlos Goni Bacigalupi, NEW MEXICO Corey Baxter, CJF* Matt Roberson, CJF
Matthew Powell, CJF CJF Klint Rodgers, CJF Joshua Burris, CF Hunter Winship, CF
Ryan Rusch, CF Jean-Paul Jarmann, CF NORTH CAROLINA Cody Clark, CF ISRAEL
Aaron Schwaderer, CJF Jonathan Kippler, CF Wayne Baesemann, CJF Benjamin Coley, CF Segev Lazarovitz, CF
Jake Woirhaye, CJF Mick Maynard, CF Neal Flippo, CF Elizabeth Evans, CF ITALY
CONNECTICUT Kaycee Paksi, CF Andrea Lane, CF Kristopher Hair, CJF Gerhard Margesin, CF
Allyson Garcia, CF Kelsey Quack, CF Dennis Sullivan, CF Kelton Harris, CF MEXICO
Murphy Hackett, CF Danny Rawlings, CF NORTH DAKOTA Ian Havens, CJF Steffi Kersten, CF
Allyson LeGeyt, CF LOUISIANA Lisa Koppinger, CF Christopher Hessley, CJF NEW ZEALAND
FLORIDA Kyle Carlson, CF Allan Voeller, CJF Brittani Johnson, CF Ryan Lim, CJF
Jose Escobedo, CF Nathan Fontenot, CF Weston Newsom, CJF
Alex Garraus, CF MARYLAND Joshua Nunn, CF
Cody Lamberton, CF Geoffrey Garcia, CF Tyson Pate, CF
Marcus Lybarger, CF Laura Wing, CF
Edwin Medina, CF
Kenneth Van Etten, CF

A huge note of thanks to all of CERTIFIED JOURNEYMAN
the AFA Examiners and Testers, FARRIER
facility hosts and the legions of
volunteers it takes to manage a
successful certification.

*Earned the Certified Farrier AND Certified Journeyman Farrier between Jan 2020 and June 2021

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Convention

See you soon
in Arlington

There is still time to register and attend the 50th Annual
AFA Convention!  Register at www.americanfarriers.org
or call (877) 268-4505

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Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF
Blane Chapman, CJF Edward Martin Products Southwestern Ohio Farriers
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Myron McLane, CJF
Shayne Carter, CJF, MS NC Tool Company Texas Farrier Supply
Jim Poor, CJF
Ray Legel, CJF Educational Partners:
Dr. Amy Armentrout, DVM, MS, DACVS
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The 2021 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition:
Watch and learn!  In-Kind Sponsors:
Open Division Judges: Bryan Osborne, CJF; Tom Petersen, CJF;
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For the first time in years, the FIA MarketPlace is FULL! Visit our
outstanding exhibitors who are happy to help you with anything Thank You to Our Competition Sponsors
you need!
Certification: Presentations, Demonstrations, Testing
Opportunities, and Recognition!
CF and CJF Demonstrations by AFA Examiners, Hands-On
Stations with Pre-Certification Instructors, TE Presentations
& Written Exam, Certification Workshop, CF Shoe Display,
Certification Shoe Examination, TE Modern Materials
Examination, , CF, CTF, CJF Written Exams, Special Recognition of
Newly Certified from 1/1/20 to 6/30/21!
50th Anniversary Celebration!
Featured 50th Anniversary Events: Legends Exhibition, American
Farriers Team Recognition, 45+ Year Member Recognition
Forefathers of the AFA Round Table with Walt Taylor, CF...and
much more!

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2021 AFA Convention Speakers

Amy Armentrout, DVM, MS, DACVS Brent Barrett, DVM, CJF Amy Armentrout, DVM, MS, DACVS
Blane Chapman, CJF Topic: Surgical & Soundness Considerations for the Foot
Shayne Carter, CJF, MS As veterinarians, we are often trying to achieve high levels of performance
Dusty Franklin, CJF, ASF, AWCF on a client-dictated schedule. Without appropriate farrier care and an
Jim Keith, CJF Dennis C. Manning, CJF excellent farrier-veterinarian relationship, soundness goals cannot be
reliably achieved. Additionally, surgical outcomes are often reliant upon
Ray Legel, CJF excellent post-operative care, where the farrier is usually the key player in
determining success. The way the horse interacts with the ground affects
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musculoskeletal system affects the health of the horse. Farrier care is a key
component of health, not just soundness.
Brent Barrett, DVM, CJF
Topic: Support Materials: Options to Help Horses & Avoid Complications
We will discuss when support materials are indicated, different options
and their varying functions, and how to avoid pressure overloads. 
Shayne Carter, CJF, MS
Topic 1: 49 Years of Horseshoeing with a Focus on Farrier-Vet Relations
Topic 2: 49 Years of Horseshoeing with a Focus on Damascus Steel
Blane Chapman, CJF
Topic: Hoof Angles, Hoof Maps, and Horseshoeing
This lecture will discuss what I’ve learned in 35 years of horseshoeing.
Simplifying the process, three hoof angles we should know and how we
can address them, trimming and wise selection. I will also give you a few
other tips on how to shoe from your shop.
Dusty Franklin, CJF, ASF, AWCF
Topic: Shoeing for Functionality Using Anatomy
Learning to shoe horses based on the functionality of anatomy instead of
theory is paramount to understanding what we should be doing for the
horse. Once we learn anatomy and the way a horse uses its body, we are
enabled to do what is best for the horse so that it may be able
to do its job and have longevity.
Jim Keith, CJF
Topic: Looking Back: A Brief History of My Relationship with the AFA
The talk will begin with a description of what it was like for a young
person to get started in the profession before the advent of the American
Farrier’s Association, and progresses on to my first experiences with a
group that stood for the betterment of horses and horseshoers. Then on
to the many changes that came about because of the interaction among
many practitioners of different skill levels and experiences. There will be
some contrasts made of“then and now”, and perhaps some thoughts on
what may need to come. Of course, the presentation will be based upon
my personal experiences, with full realization that other old horseshoers
will have a different story to tell.
Ray Legel, CJF
Topic: Blasts from the Past
What really causes navicular issues? Repair toe & quarter cracks without
lacing, patching or using acrylics. Handmade heart bars that are perfect
every time. Never miss a forge weld using Borax for flux. Applying hospital
plates without tapping.
Dennis C. Manning, CJF
Topic: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Mr. Manning began as a self-taught‘cowboy’horseshoer using cold‘heel
toe’horseshoes and a few worn out tools. An old horse trainer eventually

NO FOOT, NO HORSE

Myron McLane, CJF Grant Moon, CJF, AWCF hired him, encouraging him to get a forge and keep improving his skills.
Lee Olsen, CJF Tom Petersen, CJF After joining the American Farrier’s Association, a whole new world
Patrick Reilly opened up. The AFA provided opportunities to learn and develop skills,
Jim Poor, CJF comradeship with fellow horseshoers and possibly most important,
Bodie Trnka, CJF Thomas N Trosin, CF, CTF, CJF opportunities to serve.
Myron McLane, CJF
Topic: Using & Understanding Frog Support
Someone once said,“There comes a time when execution is more
important than theory”. Nowhere is that more appropriate than in our
trade! Myron will explain the theory, as well as describe the execution of
the theory.
Grant Moon, CJF, AWCF
Topic: Everyday Shoeing for Support & Mechanics
Lee Olsen, CJF
Topic: Not Your Ordinary Performance Horse Shoeing Subject
An in-depth look at proven ways to help struggling performance
horses get back into the winner’s circle. Lee Olsen, CJF, goes over how
nontraditional methods of performance horse shoeing has helped the
horses in his business reach their maximum potential. Lee believes that
it takes a combo of traditional and nontraditional style of farriery. Fitting/
supporting the hoof while giving the horse what it needs to perform.
Tom Petersen, CJF
Topic: Developing Strategies for Efficiency
Will be discussing strategies to gain better efficiency at both the anvil
and the horse, with a better understanding of how a more mindful
approach can benefit the farrier. This will be followed by demonstrating
at the anvil how it can improve forge work and the ability to evaluate
one’s own work.
Jim Poor, CJF
Topic: Tool Maintenance
Jim is going to demonstrate fitting up and re-handling hammer handles
and driving hammer handles. He is also going to demonstrate how to
re-set tongs to fit a specific stock size.
Patrick Reilly
Topic: Fads in the Farrier Industry: Revisiting Our Response
Bodie Trnka, CJF
Topic: Putting the Basics into Everyday Shoe Making
Focusing on the nuts and bolts of shoes that go on every day in a
shoeing practice. Being proficient, efficient, and understanding what
makes handmade horseshoes go on easy. Shapes, offset, nail placement,
heel types and finding a system of knowing how much to cut. Super
basic but incredibly hard to master.
Thomas N. Trosin, CF, CTF, CJF
Topic: Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between
Hello is your first impression. Goodbye is your second. In between a lot
can go both right and wrong. Tom is going to talk about conversing with
your clients, communicating your needs and understanding theirs in
order to provide the best service you can for their horses.

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Convention 50Years
1971-2021
CHARTER MEMBERS of the
AMERICAN FARRIERS ASSOCIATION

The American Farrier’s Association was founded on May 1, 1971. The inaugural meeting, at which pro tem officers were
appointed for one year, was held in Las Cruces, NM. The CHARTER of the Association was open from the inaugural meeting
in 1971 until the completion of the First Annual Meeting that was held in El Paso, TX, on January 22, 1972. The last Charter
Member was received on January 22, 1972.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS | 1971-2021 C-1 Walter E. Taylor, Albuquerque, New Mexico C-35 Charley Swope, Tularosa, New Mexico
C-2 I. Merle Marshall, El Paso, Texas C-36 H. Clyde Sealey, Albuquerque, New Mexico
C-3 Lucille (Skip) Conner, Ft. Bliss, Texas C-37 Byron H. Whiffen, Bernalillo, New Mexico
C-4 Robert S. Morris, Albuquerque, New Mexico C-38 Perry A. Winks, El Paso, Texas
C-5 Russell E. Gossett, Albuquerque, New Mexico C-39 Lomax D. Walker, Jr., D.V.M., DeSoto, Texas
C-6 Ronald E. Burraychak, Chandler, Arizona C-40 Steven M. Yeich, Albuquerque, New Mexico
C-7 James A. Brophy, Los Alamos, New Mexico C-41 Gary Yaste, Las Cruces, New Mexico
C-8 Harry L. Brown, Sierra Vista, Arizona C-42 Mark Zifcak, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
C-9 Joe S. Chavez, Corrales, New Mexico C-43 James M. Garrett, Millersville, Pennsylvania
C-10 Ronald R. Downen, Morton, Illinois C-44 Anthony P. (Tony) Genta, Alamogordo, New Mexico
C-11 C. L. Eggert, Jr., Athens, Georgia C-45 Neel Glass, Pojoaque, New Mexico
C-12 Tony Enos, Santa Ysabel, California
C-13 Roy G. Edelman, Princeton, West Virginia ORIGINAL HONORARY MEMBERS
C-14 Patricia J. Edelman, Princeton, West Virginia H-1 M.I. Rasmussen, (1971) New Mexico State University
C-15 Harold S. Fisher, El Paso, Texas H-2 Dr. Phillip Leyendecker, (1972)
C-16 Robert S. Fawsett, Jr., College Station, Texas New Mexico State University (deceased)
C-17 Leland L. Filhart, El Paso, Texas H-3 Dr. Ben Harrington, DVM, Apex, NC (1976) (deceased)
C-18 Michael C. Hinkson, Muleshoe, Texas H-4* Hazel Senn, Albuquerque, NM (deceased)
C-19 David Q. Hodges, Bradford, Pennsylvania H-5* Edward Martin, Esq., Scotland (deceased)
C-20 Larry Hunt, Grand Falls, Texas
C-21 Richard G. Illing, Placitas, New Mexico
C-22 Rawley Jackson, Las Cruces, New Mexico
C-23 Kathy Langworthy, Three Rivers, Michigan
C-24 Connie Legacy, Ft. Defiance, Arizona
C-25 Bill Manning, Animas, New Mexico
C-26 Norman D. Melvin, Albuquerque, New Mexico
C-27 Joseph V. O’Rourke, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
C-28 Ray Ortiz, Santa Fe, New Mexico
C-29 Dennis S. Prince, Houma, Louisiana
C-30 Bruce H. Rounds, Indian Head, Maryland
C-31 Eliseo Rodriguez, Santa Fe, New Mexico
C-32 Gregory F. Ramsey, The Plains, Virginia
C-33 Charles T. Swann, Albuquerque, New Mexico
C-34 Tex Smart, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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AFA Past Presidents

1971 – 1986 Walt Taylor, CF #1 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS | 1971-2021
1986 – 1988 Bruce Daniels, CJF #460 (deceased)
1988 – 1989 J. Scott Simpson, CJF #191 (deceased)
1989 – 1990 Allen Smith, CJF #236 (deceased)
1990 – 1994 Randy Luikart, CJF #606
1994 – 1995 Allen Smith, CJF #236 (deceased)
1995 – 1996 Michael DeLeonardo, CJF #154
1996 – 1998 Lim Couch, CJF #76 (deceased)
1998 – 2002 Emil Carre, CJF #587 (deceased)
2002 – 2006 Craig Trnka, CJF #2581
2006 – 2008 Dave Ferguson, CJF, TE #1009
2008 – 2009 Andrew Elsbree, CJF #3552
2009 – 2010 Richard Fanguy, CJF #2146
2010 – 2011 Eric Nygaard, CJF #1227
2011 – 2012 Buck McClendon, CJF #3287
2012 – 2013 Thomas Trosin, CJF #2756
2013 – 2014 John Blombach, CJF #2036
2014 – 2015 Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF #2100
2015 – 2016 Thomas DuBois, CJF #512
2016 – 2017 Jon Johnson, CJF #8861
2017 – 2018 Donnie Perkinson, CJF, DipWCF #10417
2018 – 2020 Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF #9847
2020 – 2022 Jon Johnson, CJF #8861

Prior Convention Locations

2020 - Chattanooga, TN 1997 – Albuquerque, NM
2019 - Tulsa, OK 1996 – Kansas City, MO
2018 – Reno, NV 1995 – Portland, OR
2017 – Arlington, TX 1994 – Lexington, KY
2016 – Mobile, AL 1993 – Albuquerque, NM
2015 – Overland Park/Kansas City, KS 1992 – Daytona Beach, FL
2014 – Reno, NV
2013 – Baton Rouge, LA OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2021
2012 – Mobile, AL
2011 – Lexington, KY
2010 – Portland, OR
2009 – Chattanooga, TN
2008 – Lexington, KY
2007 – Albuquerque, NM
2006 – Omaha, NE
2005 – Chattanooga, TN
2004 – Rochester, NY
2003 – Salt Lake City, UT
2002 – Lexington, KY
2001 – Kansas City, MO
2000 – Ontario, CA
1999 – Lexington, KY
1998 – Rochester, NY

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Convention 50Years
1971-2021
45 & 50 Year Members

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS | 1971-2021 50 Year Member Martin Kenny, CJF
Walter Taylor, CF William Kuegel
Dennis Manning, CJF
45+ Year Members C. Thomas McNew
Wayne Allen, CJF Bill Miller, CJF
David Birdsall, CJF Dennis Nelson, CJF
Rusty Brown, CF Ed Reardon, CJF
Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF George Reddin, DVM
Reuel Darling, CJF David Remley
Michael DeLeonardo, CJF David Richison, CJF
Steve Eastman, CF Thomas Rowles
John Fair James Sproles, CJF
Ada Gates-Patton Roy Wagoner, CF
James Gifford, CF
Lee Green, CJF
Henry Heymering, CJF

American Farriers Team Alumni

Augustein, Mike...............2011, 2010 Findler, James...................1987

Becker, Richard (Dick)....2004, 2003, 2002, 1995 Foy, James..........................2008, 2000

Blombach, John...............1983, 1982 Franklin, Dusty..................2010, 2009

Bloom, Roy.........................1990, 1989 Frisco, Victor......................2015

Bromley, Jason..................2011 Fry, Justin............................2013, 2012

Butler, Doug......................1986, 1980 Gatski, Gunner..................1981

Byrne, Tim...........................2017 Gooding, Sam...................2005

Carter, Shayne...................1998, 1997, 1993, 1990, 1988, 1986 Green, Lee..........................1982

Caudle, Kirk........................1995 Green, Trey.........................2006, 2005

Chance, Chad....................2016, 2015 Gregory, Chris...................2013

Clark, Tyson........................2019 Gregory, Cody...................2012

Crawford, Larry.................1981 Haight, Gordon.................1979

Daniels, Bruce...................1992, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1981, Haley, Kevin.......................1996, 1995

...............................................1980, 1979 Harmeson, Jason.............2005

Davidson, Scott................1990, 1989, 1986 Harney, Rod.......................1992, 1991

Dodridge, Jeff...................1979 Haussman, Dan................1992, 1991

Duckett, Dave...................1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1987, 1986 Highfield, Hank.................2005, 2004

Dutton, Patrick..................2020, 2019 Hornquist, Vern................1982

Edens, Austin.....................2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 Jones, Daniel.....................2020, 2019, 2012, 2011

Engler, Jake........................2014, 2009, 2008 Keith, Jim............................1993, 1988

Engler, Jeff..........................1991 Kiner, William.....................2018

Fahr, Adam.........................2020 Koons, Travis......................2007, 2006

Ferguson, Dave................1997, 1995, 1994, 1989, 1988, Laverty, Gerard.................1984

...............................................1984, 1980 Lieser, Gene.......................2009, 2008

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Luikart, Randy...................1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979 Reed, Billy...........................2007, 2006 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS | 1971-2021
Mangan, Ben.....................2014, 2011, 2010 Russell, Dave......................1994, 1992, 1991, 1987, 1984,
Manning, Dennis.............1987, 1986, 1984 ...............................................1983, 1981
Marshall, Bob....................1981, 1980, 1979 Schneider, Mark...............2013
McCue, Larry.....................1999 Scudder, Jeremy...............2016, 2015
McLane, Myron.................1983 Sharp, Jay...........................1979
McNerney, John...............2004, 2002 Skradzio, Bob....................1985, 1982
McPhee, Tim......................2016, 2015, 2009 Slansky, Bob.......................2008
Mederos, Bob....................1998, 1997 Smith, Jason......................2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1994
Mederos, Robbie..............2014 Smith, Travis......................2019, 2018, 2017
Miller, Jack..........................1980 Spradling, Sawyer............2020
Milster, Mark......................2001, 2000, 1999, 1998 Stanley, Josh......................2014, 2013
Moon, Grant......................1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987 Swarr, Caleb.......................2020
Nelson, Brian.....................2010, 2009 Trnka, Bodie.......................2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Nygren, Joe........................2017, 2015 Trnka, Craig........................2018, 2016, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998,
Osborne, Bryan.................2017, 2012, 2011, 2010 ...............................................1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Overly, Chris......................2012 Trow, Conrad.....................2007
Owen, John........................1996 Walker, Todd......................2006, 2005, 2004
Parks, Bob...........................1990, 1988 Ward, Danny......................1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
Pearson, Dean...................1987 Weaver, Lamar..................2018, 2013
Pethick, Bob.......................1994, 1993, 1992, 1988, 1986, 1985 Wells, Andrew...................2017, 2016
Poor, Bill..............................2007, 2006, 2002 Wells, Rusty........................2018, 2014
Poor, Jim.............................1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1989 Wurst, Ken..........................1985, 1984, 1983
Price, Troy...........................2008, 2003, 2002
Quick, Jim...........................2001, 1997, 1996

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Calendar of Events

We encourage you to contact the local host of any event you were planning to attend to see if it is still taking place. The AFA does not necessarily
receive notification of all event postponements and cancellations. Thank you!

OCTOBER 16 OCTOBER 25 NOVEMBER 12-13

Lookout Mountain Fall Clinic Yoder Blacksmith Supplies Annual Clinic Forging Front and Hind Barshoes
Location: Lookout Mountain School of Sponsor: Mustad USA Location: Foremans Forge
Horseshoeing Location: 8900 Township Road 652, 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
400 Lewis Road, Gadsden, AL 35904 Fredericksburg, OH 44627 Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Clinicians: Tom Saunders, CJF & Cody Ivey, CF Clinician: TBD Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
Contact: Tom McNew – 256-546-2036 Contact: Marguerite Paige – 860-250-8067 gmail.com

OCTOBER 21-23 OCTOBER 29-30 NOVEMBER 19

WCB Southeastern Team Challenge Dr. Simon Curtis Clinic SWOFA Hammer-in
Host: North Carolina Horseshoers Host: Horses In Symmetry LLC Host: Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association
Association Location: The Hoof Redevelopment Center Location: 5612 Middletown Rd, Waynesville,
Location: 4578 Millpoint Road, Greensboro, 375 T Johnson Road, Carthage, NC 28327 OH 45068
NC 27406 Clinician: Dr. Simon Curtis Contact: Zach Lindamood - 937-902-0015
Judges: Mike Stone, CJF & Vince Vesely, CJF Contact: Martin Kenny, CJF – 910-690-7618
Contact: Kathy Walker – 336-407-1081, NOVEMBER 22-27
[email protected] NOVEMBER 1-6
Novice Pre-Farrier Week
OCTOBER 22 Foreman’s ‘Strength of Basics’Week Location: Foremans Forge
Location: Foremans Forge 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336
Tool Maintenance 3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF
Location: Foremans Forge Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@ gmail.com
Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF gmail.com
Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@ DECEMBER 11-12
gmail.com NOVEMBER 4
Composite Shoeing Contest
OCTOBER 22-23 Farrier and Veterinarian Seminar Location: Chaparral Veterinary Clinic
Location: Virginia Horse Center 32100 N. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
IFA Fall Clinic 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450 85331
Host: Indiana Farriers Association Clinicians: Elliot Jennings, CJF; Darren Owen, Info: https://www.duplo-usa.com
Location: Janssen Veterinary Clinic CF Contact: 406-930-0357
2420 W 236th St, Sheridan, IN 46069 Contact: Cheyenne Ferrier – 540-292-2031
Clinician: Betsy Lordan, CJF, TE, DMV DECEMBER 17
Contact: Dion O’Brien, CJF – 765-427-6154 NOVEMBER 6
SWOFA Hammer-in
OCTOBER 23 The Horseshoe Barn’s 33rd Annual Fall Host: Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association
Seminar Location: 1432 Jasper Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
Centaur Forge Fall Clinic Location: The Horseshoe Barn Contact: Kenny Hoyle, CF - 937-231-3367
Location: Centaur Forge 1223 Blumenfeld Dr, Sacramento, CA 95815
117 N Spring St, Burlington, WI 53105 Clinicians: Jaret Pullen, DVM; Caleb JANUARY 25-28
Clinicians: Chris Gregory , CJF, FWCF, ASF; Bergeleen, CF
Cody Gregory, CJF, AWCF, ASF Contact: 916-925-6534; marcelle@ International Hoof-Care Summit
Contact: Centaur Forge – 800-666-917; info@ thehorseshoebarn.com Location: Duke Energy Convention Center
centaurforge.com 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
NOVEMBER 8-12 Contact: americanfarriers.com/ihcs
OCTOBER 23
AFA 50th Annual Convention
Working with Concave Host: American Farrier’s Association
Location: Foremans Forge Location: Arlington, TX
3440 Richmond Rd, Irvine, KY, 40336 Contact: Jon Johnson, CJF – 913-704-9841 or
Clinician: Nigel Fennell, AWCF AFA Office – 859-233-7411
Contact: 859-693-7666; foremansforge@
gmail.com

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Farrier Article

TEVIS and the
TEVIS Farrier 2021

Bruce Worman, CJF, AFA Vice President

Tevis: named after Lloyd Tevis (1824-1899) and his grandson, Carlina Grey, CF, of Jackson, CA; working on her CJF. Coined a
Will Tevis. The first race was organized by Wendell Robie in term I really like: “gluerues”. That owner-self-proclaimed hoof care
August of 1995, possibly in defiance of many that believed this (glue-care) pro.
one-day, 100-mile race was impossible, but Wendell and some Dylan Jones, of Covelo, CA.
friends proved them wrong. Now the ride is always held at Mike Cinquini, CF, of Petaluma, CA; also aiming for his CJF. I had
approximately the same time of year to coincide with a full moon the pleasure of meeting Mike in November of 2020 in Logan, UT
and a low American River. at a certification during the first roll out of the new written test
To the Endurance Rider, this is the crowning achievement; to the format.
farrier, it is an honor to provide hoof care for a Tevis horse. Today, Scott Costa, of Brownsvalley, CA.
so many owners have decided that they are their own hoof care Joby Souza of Grass Valley, CA. Leader of the Pack: the senior
professionals, we farriers are often called to clean up the mess. member and longest serving farrier at the Tevis ride at 20 years.
THE TEVIS FARRIER Joby has had 3 Tevis finishes, and Joby and his wife Lindsey put
In this article, please let me introduce you to five farriers that, out on an endurance ride called the American River Classic that runs
of honor for this historic ride and the fine horses we care for, give from Folson, CA to Cool and back to Auburn, CA. This is a one
of their time and energy to be on site at the vet check stations to day, 50 mile ride at the end of April.
provide any hoof care that may be needed. These professionals Larkin Greene, onsite promoting these fine professionals, and
(pictured at Robinson Flat) are from left to right. pictured with them as Kerckhaert sponsored the farrier team
through FPD.

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And honorable mention to the original Tevis Farriers, Wayne Bair When all horse and riders are out of Robinson Flat, Joby and
,CJF and Steve Collins CJF (not present). Scott head straight to Forest Hill mile, 68, the next major vet
Horse trailer after horse trailer exits at #128 - either the first or the check and hold. Carlina, Dylan and Mike leave Robinson Flat and
last exit to Truckee, CA, depending on your approach - and we head straight to “Chicken Hawk”. Chicken Hawk is called a “gate
head for Lake Tahoe. At the top, as others begin to head down to and go”. Riders must see the vet and their horse must be fit to
the lake, horse trailers turn uphill on two-lane dirt, winding into continue. All riders are making their way through the canyons
the mountains higher and higher. You may just begin to wonder now on the way to Forest Hill. However, this does not begin
about your sanity, as these big expensive rigs and long horse to describe this section: it is hard climbs, and with up comes
trailers (some very fancy) bump up this steep, winding, dusty down - the heat, the smoke and the dust. If your horse has
mountain road to Robie Park where this historic ride begins. made it this far, they are usually stable on hoof care, and the ride
Many arrive on Wednesday or earlier, but most on Thursday. farriers aren’t typically wildly busy. Joby explains to me he comes
These are relaxation days, letting the horse and rider relax and prepared for the vet checks with various used shoes. Farriers are
adjust from travel, and of course, have time to prepare. not allowed to run their forges, so if he needs to replace a shoe,
Friday everyone must Vet their horse which includes a fifteen- he finds something close so the horse and rider can get to the
point body condition score and the all-important trot out. business of eating, hydrating and resting before the final 32-mile
Hoof protection is as varied as you can imagine, and this article push to Auburn. Joby will stay at Forest Hill until every rider has
isn’t endorsing or suggesting one or another. Suffice it to say, it left, keeping in mind riders have a cut off time at each vet check.
varies widely. Like them or hate them, modern materials and If the horse and rider can’t be out by that time, it is unlikely they
composite shoes have a large impact here and they are here to can complete in time. Additionally, with the logistical nightmare
stay. This is the first place the Tevis farrier may be called in, and of trying to find a missing, overdue horse and rider, a “drag rider”
the farrier must be prepared for anything. This includes a good that knows the trail and times backwards and forwards brings
knowledge and inventory of all these varied approaches to hoof up the rear and ensures those last riders make the cutoff time
protection. at Auburn. Anyone falling behind this rider at the last “gate and
For the rider and crew, it is time for final prep. This is a point-to- go” may not make it in time. From Forest Hill on, a lameness
point ride, so the ride crew must move a total of over 100 miles. or metabolic issue is more likely than a lost or loose shoe, but
With the destination being the fairground in Auburn, CA, riders Carlina, Dylan and Mike will be at “Lower Quarry” ready to help
arrive late Saturday night to early Sunday morning with the when riders go through.
cut off for riders 5:15am at Auburn. Thus, logistics are always At Auburn, Top Ten riders are arriving from late night to early
an issue. At promptly 4:30am Saturday morning, all riders must morning hours. Last riders must be in by 5:15am Sunday.
check in with a start time of 5:15am. In years past this was indeed These last few minutes are the nail biters for crews who have
a shotgun start, but imagine how that went! So, departure is been waiting all night for their horse and rider to successfully
surprisingly quiet; suddenly (it seems) all riders are out. Ride complete one of the hardest endurance rides in the world.
crews cannot start vehicles until every rider is on the trail, usually No one is really thinking about the farrier at this point, but to be
at 5:30am (yes, just that fast). Crew members would like to race certain, these professionals are quietly enjoying the success of
to the first vet check at Robinson Flat, but this is impossible! With the horses they helped through.
150 to as many as 200 horse trailers, plus crew member vehicles
and a windy, dusty, bumpy gravel road - I think you get the
picture! When we do reach the freeway and can pick up the pace,
crew members go straight to Robinson Flat, mile 36, way up in
the mountains on top (everything is downhill from there). This is
where I first met Joby Souza several years ago, when he had just
sat down having had a very busy morning. On this day, it was
when I took the picture of all five farriers and Larkin - they had
barely turned a wheel. In the past these were “Hammer-in Days”,
but this year? Well, have you heard about how the west is on fire?
But I had a great conversation with them, nonetheless.
The first 36 miles are very important to riders, particularly riders
striving for “Top Ten”; often many of those riders go out of the
race at Robinson Flat. In endurance riding, the big motto is “to
finish is to win.” Completing the Tevis Cup is a huge achievement.
The Top Ten is also a very coveted achievement; these riders
come to race (go big or go home), and the first section is critical.
There may be 150 to 190 horses on the trail at the beginning and
often it is impossible to pass, so that first section is a bit of an
all or nothing. However, let me assure you each horse gets the
absolute best care, the vets are competent equine vets.

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Farrier Article

“One of the most important parts of my CF
and CJF testing was to do it my way. I wanted
to pass the exams, but I also wanted to connect

the examination process to what I do
day-in-and-day-out.”

TO

ROADJOURNEYMTAHNE

By Pat Broadus, CJF

I grew up wanting to be a horseshoer and, in particular, a race different organization than the one I had heard about! As a
plater. Most of my childhood was spent on the backside of raceplater I likely would not have gotten involved in the AFA,
racetracks with my father, Sonny Broadus, and I shod my first but the business brought me in and opened my eyes to the
horse at the track when I was 14. educational opportunities the AFA, and its programs--like
My father was my first mentor; he taught me to shoe, to certification, encourages.
love the track, and to love the forge. He wouldn’t let me do So, I chose to pursue certification, not just because I’m a
anything but pull and finish until I could make a swedged, horseshoer and I like to challenge and improve my skills, but
handmade bar. He felt it was very important to learn how to also because I am a raceplater. I’m not going to lie, I really felt
do it—not just to make a bar shoe—but to train your eye to see like I had something to prove, not only to myself, but also to the
the vitally important, little details. Still to this day, if I put a bar farrier community.
shoe on, it’s a handmade bar. I feel that racetrack farriers are often looked down upon in our
I have now been shoeing for 31 years, primarily working industry. I believe the perception is that we do monotonous
with thoroughbreds. There is something exhilarating about and repetitive work, that we work too fast to do a good job,
shoeing an athlete in the morning and watching him run that and that we shape our shoes on a stall jack instead of using
afternoon, for thousands--sometimes millions--of dollars. the traditional anvil and forge. But, the truth is that many
My involvement with the AFA began because of Hanton raceplaters put phenomenal work on the ground. One of my
Horseshoes. The business began in 2015, and we attended our favorite aspects of working with racehorses is digging deeper,
first AFA convention as part of the trade fair. Since we were looking into the details, and preventing problems ahead of
marketing a glue-on shoe, the reception was lukewarm at first, time to keep them sound and racing. Small imperfections can
and we questioned if it was worth attending. become huge problems quickly when so much is asked of a
And then discussions started rolling, ideas started flowing horse, so it’s far from monotonous and repetitive.
and we had a great time. I began learning more about the The second reason I pursued my Journeyman was the
association and the certification program, and I was intrigued. education. Stepping out of our comfort zone is what makes
Members were willing to share ideas, solutions, techniques us all better, and while it’s difficult at times, opening ourselves
and were open to new ways of doing things. This was a up to criticism and to new and different ideas simply makes

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us look at things differently. Danvers Child, CJF, was was the modifications, into my shoeing for both the CF and CJF, and
person who gave me the push I needed and convinced me I into my journeyman bar shoe.
would be a better horseshoer for it. He was right. My business My approach was a little unorthodox and different, but it
was doing well and I was 28 years into a successful practice, but was embraced by most of the people involved. At the end of
complacency and comfort lead to stagnation. the day, it’s about improving and putting good work on the
We may not always agree on the solution for a horse; there ground, and that is everyone’s goal. Ultimately, I was welcomed
can be many right answers. The process forced me to really into the AFA and into the certification process, and I believe this
study anatomy. This was one of my weakest areas, due in part will demonstrate to other raceplaters that we are welcome in
to my dyslexia. I have never liked books and have always been the AFA.
a hands-on learner. This led to a struggle with the written Years ago, both thoroughbred and standardbred racetrack
section. In the end I knew the content, but it became more farriers were looked upon as the best in the industry. Part of
about how to take the test. I would advise anyone else who the reason for that was the tradition of rigorous testing for
struggles with test taking to research and work with other racetrack farriers, but that testing has largely fallen by the
individuals with similar issues on how to take tests. Also, don’t wayside, and we’ve suffered from not having a standardized
be afraid to speak up and tell the Tester who is reading the test testing system. While we still have some of the most talented
what you need. In the end, every Tester wants you to pass. farriers working on the racetracks, we need to have standards
They can be some of your biggest cheerleaders. to maintain our work, just as the entire industry does.
One of the most important parts of my CF and CJF testing I encourage all farriers to pursue certification at some level.
was to do it my way. I wanted to pass the exams, but I also The support offered by the farrier community and the AFA has
wanted to connect the examination process to what I do been amazing and revitalizing. The dog-eat-dog mentality that
day-in-and-day-out. I wanted to present work that represents many of us knew is not as prevalent as it used to be, and, in
what I do on a daily basis, and I wanted the exams to make the end, there is no failure. You either pass or you don’t, but—
me better in that daily work. It’s what the testing process is all either way—you have a learning experience.
about. So, for me—as a raceplater—that meant I needed to
incorporate aluminum and swedged shoes into my shoe board

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Farrier Article

Journal Club Catch Up

By Katie Panos, CJF
AFA Equine Research Committee Co-Chair

There was another successful Journal Club this July. The group did not peer review well. The veterinary students and farriers
got to evaluate a body of work that was carried out by the AFA both agreed that methods of trimming and shoeing needed
Research Committee’s Co-Chair, Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF, and to be more specific, a common issue in hoof-related research.
the group was lead by Doug, as well. Journal Club is a virtual Students did applaud Dr. Thaler’s description of radiographs for
meeting where interested AFA members receive a journal article, the sake of repeatability- a hot topic in the larger science world.
usually voted on by the attendees from last time or the paper Repeatability is important in science because a hypothesis
of choice for the discussion leader who helps break the paper proven once is still a hypothesis until someone else can get the
down for everyone. Participation in discussion is encouraged same results.
but optional if an attendee would like to listen until they feel
comfortable contributing. Journal clubs are a vital part of
scientific training. The AFA hopes that we can continue to offer The data collected was very well
valuable training experiences like these in the science world to
help further our industry for the horse. organized and intuitive to look at. In
This time we evaluated the study “How to Use Horseshoe general floatation did mimic wedge

Floatation to Mimic the Effect of Wedge Pads” authored by action in soft footing; however the
Roland Thaler, VMD, and Doug Russo, CJF (now AWCF). This work
is unpublished. At the time Doug helped Dr. Thaler carry out effect was smaller.

this study, he had not been exposed to the world of science and
research. It was a few years later that he had his science crash The data collected was very well organized and intuitive to look
course that changed the AFA’s Research Committee. Since then, at. In general floatation did mimic wedge action in soft footing;
he has reflected on this body of work and thought it would be however, the effect was smaller. What that effect meant clinically
fun to review what he liked, what he didn’t like, what he would was not made clear in the article. In the graphs presented, each
change, and how he thinks farriers can impact research better. horse’s data was displayed individually vs grouping the horses
Because this was Doug’s first time as a leader, he did a dry run together. The bigger issues involved lack of description again.
with his veterinary students. He then included bits of their Broad factual statements need to have references associated in
discussion in our discussion, which was a clever way to see more scientific writing, and there was a lack of that throughout the
points of view in relation to the study. paper. Because of a few cases of lameness in the horses, they
were able to see differences in weight bearing compared to
The first thing the students were confused by was the sound horses. This was a unique opportunity to get unexpected
explanation of what floatation had to do with wedge pads. For data and choosing to show the data of the individuals helped
the purpose of this study, floatation is widening the width of showcase that data.
shoe stock in order for the foot to “float” on soft footing. Journal
clubs have discussed this effect before in relation to Jenny In the end the group came together with ways the study could
Hagen’s work, so it was neat to see the same concept tested in be improved. Doug thought he could have had a stronger voice
a different way. The veterinary students felt that there was not in study design at the time, but reflected that he felt he didn’t
resolution to the wedge pad debate as a result of the study. Most know enough to speak up. In retrospect, he realizes that what
of the introductory discussion centered around bridging the he had to say could have improved the study design at the
gap between our understanding of mechanics and the lack of time. This is important for farriers to hear- we belong in hoof
training in that aspect for veterinarians. research. The group concluded that a better study would include
a wedged shoe vs a wedge pad, it could also include hind feet,
The study design could have been improved upon, something and the timeline of the study could be extended to look at long
that we all agreed will always be an issue with scientific design. term effects of flotation and wedging. That longer timeline
The number of horses was okay for an equine study. 9 horses would likely ultimately bring veterinarians and farriers to a better
is not a large group, but horse studies historically have small understanding of how wedging effects a hoof capsule over time.
populations. We agreed with the veterinary students that a table
including data about the 9 horses like breed, sex, conformational Information about upcoming journal clubs can be found in the
abnormalities, etc. could have been included. There also should AFA e-blasts. They are usually held the third Tuesday of every
have been better descriptions of the materials used in the other month. If you do not have access to the e-blasts be sure
study. Were the wedge pads the soft rubber or the hard plastic? to contact the AFA office or Katie at 603-660-8126 to get more
What was the brand of keg shoe used? Classically, materials information about Journal Club. .
such as these include the manufacturer and model, and this
study should have been no different- a potential reason that it
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Event Wrap-Ups

KFA, MFA and MAPF Contest and Clinic

The Kansas Farriers Association, Midwestern Farriers Association, and Missouri Association of Professional Farriers, alongside 3B
Farrier Supply and Double Bar One, hosted a terrific contest and clinic August 27 – 28 with clinicians/judges Justin Fry, CJF and Bob
Slansky, CJF.
They’d like to thank all competitors and sponsors for an outstanding event! Sponsors included FPD, Mustad USA, Kahn Forge, Spanish Lake
Blacksmith Shop, Bassoli, NC Tool Company, Londonderry Forge Supplies, Well-Shod, Titan Horse Shoes and C-Arrow Stables (the host).

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Event Wrap-Ups

Alabama Professional Farriers Association
Annual Contest

The Alabama Professional Farriers Association hosted their annual contest August 20 – 21 at the Escambia County Equestrian Center
in Pensacola, FL. We would like to thank judges, Adam Fahr, CJF and Sawyer Spradling, CJF, all of the competitors, the sponsors, and
everyone who purchased items during the auction. It was a tremendously successful event and raised an outstanding amount of
money for our injured farriers fund! Hope to see you next year!

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Event Wrap-Ups

Colorado Classic

The Rocky Mountain Farriers Association’s annual Colorado Classic was yet another success with close to 60 competitors hammering
under Travis Burns, MSc, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF as our judge. The July weekend was fast and furious with a tough shoe list but everyone
had an incredible time. An enormous amount of gratitude goes out to our judge, all of our sponsors, the Town of Kremmling and all
of our competitors. See you next year for our 10th annual Colorado Classic!