1 NO FOOT, NO HORSE AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 No Foot, No Horse
2 NO FOOT, NO HORSE REGION 1 Alaska, Arizona, Asia, Australia, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Yukon Territory Lance Yohe, CJF (’23) [email protected] Brian Strelow, CJF (‘24) [email protected] Sam Durham, CJF, DipWCF [email protected] REGION 2 Alberta, Central America, Colorado, Kansas, Manitoba, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming Janelle Monroe, CF (‘23) [email protected] Lee Olsen, CJF (‘24) [email protected] Wes Sharp, CJF (‘25) [email protected] REGION 3 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Ontario, Wisconsin Kenny Hoyle, CJF (‘23) [email protected] David Hallock, CJF, AWCF, ASF (‘24) [email protected] Travis (Vern) Powell, CJF, TE, DipWCF (‘25) [email protected] REGION 4 Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia Eric Gray, CJF (‘23) [email protected] Earl Ellerbee, CJF (‘24) [email protected] Adam Fahr, CJF (‘25) [email protected] REGION 5 Connecticut, Delaware, Europe, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C. Matt Hillegas, CJF (‘23) [email protected] Doug Corey, CJF, DipWCF (‘24) [email protected] Mike Licata (‘25) [email protected] Executive Committee PRESIDENT Hank Chisholm, CJF 601-947-5602 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Jacob Manning, CJF 435-823-3343 [email protected] TREASURER Tim Byrne, CJF 812-987-3469 [email protected] BOD REPRESENTATIVES Kenny Hoyle, CJF 937-231-3367 [email protected] Brian Strelow, CJF 360-320-8826 [email protected] SECRETARY (ex officio) Lori McBride, CJF 330-268-8197 [email protected] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Martha L. Jones 317-417-4544 [email protected] Board of Directors Cover Cover: Tools of the trade, shot while Virginia farrier Corey Sheets worked in Chillhowie. Photo: Brittney Sheets AFA Communications Chairperson: Heather Beauchemin, CJF, TE Managing Editor: Martha L. Jones Our Mission Representing professional farriers, veterinarians, suppliers and horse owners, the American Farrier’s Association is the oldest and largest membership organization for the farrier industry in North America, and the only one with internationally recognized standards of competency through our certification programs. Setting the standard for excellence in hoof care, the AFA provides professional development, certification, leadership and resources for the benefit of the farrier industry and the welfare of the horse. 2201 Regency Rd., Ste. 704 Lexington, KY 40503 P 859-233-7411 F 859-231-7862 [email protected] www.americanfarriers.org In This Issue 3 AFA President’s Letter 4 FIA President’s Letter 5 Executive Director’s Report 6 AFA News & Announcements 12 AFA Elections 16 Forging Endorsement: Heel Bulb Heartbar 20 Silent Anvil: Scott Collier 24 Generous Giving to the Foundation 26 Calendar of Events 29 Certification 30 Event Wrap-Ups
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 3 AFA President’s Letter Dear AFA Members, Well, friends, it’s been a long, hot summer, and I’m sure you know I’m not complaining about that! But if you’re one of those people talking about how you’re “ready for winter” — you should probably go ahead and knock that off. Anyway, in addition to being hot — it’s been a great summer for the AFA. With our move behind us, our fiscal year budget recently approved, and Convention planning in full swing — it’ll be fall before we know it. In fact, registration has been open since June, so if you haven’t signed up for Reno, you’d better get going! The deadline for the National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition comes first (mid-September), and I know Minnesota farrier Justin Fry, CJF, and his Rules Committee have been hard at work getting ready for another great year — so get yourself and your Draft partner signed up! And be sure to go ahead and put your name in the hat for our new Open Jackpot Class while you’re at it, as that will truly be something to watch. This is also one of our most important issues of the year, as you’ll see in later pages that voting has kicked off for our 2023 elections — and with more than one contested race this year, I expect you to get those votes in. It’s important to participate in this process — as the candidates that put their names forward deserve that respect from all of us. So, take a look at our candidates, review their statements, and most importantly, thank them for their willingness to serve our association when you see them. In other news, I was fortunate to travel alongside Mike Poe, CJF, AWCF to our second AFA Pre-Certification in Canada in July, and it was another outstanding clinic. I’d like to thank Ali Carpenter, CF for all of her efforts in putting it together for us again and wish all of the candidates well in their journeys. Being a Certification Instructor is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in my career, and I strongly believe candidates benefit hugely from attending one of these clinics. Over the last several months, we’ve had several Chapters host these — some for the very first time – and we thank them for doing so. Finally, I was pleased that the Board of Directors voted to continue our collaboration with our friends at the British Farriers & Blacksmiths Association again this year. It probably goes without saying, but our relationship with them spans many decades, and has had an incredible impact on so many of our members — and it’s an honor to continue to strengthen that bond. If you ever have the opportunity, I hope you’ll consider visiting their largest annual event —Farrier Focus and the International at Stoneleigh — as I know firsthand you won’t be disappointed. Looking ahead, August and September will continue to be busy for all of us, but please take a few minutes to vote in both our 2023 elections and for our Achievement Awards nominees, register to attend Convention, and support your local Chapters by attending their awesome clinics and contests. And to those of you heading up to Calgary for the World Championships in September, we wish you safe travels and a phenomenal go! I have no doubt it will be an incredible contest with much of the top talent in the world attending! Respectfully, Hank Chisholm, CJF President, American Farrier’s Association
4 NO FOOT, NO HORSE FIA President’s Letter Farrier Industry Association Mission Statement: The mission of the FIA is to provide companies in the hoof care industry with programs and services which will strengthen and grow their businesses. Have you registered for a booth at the FIA Marketplace in Reno? Over 120 booth spaces will be sold before the AFA Convention takes place November 6-10, 2023. The most recognized companies in the farrier industry (worldwide) are counting down the days for this spectacular event. Wouldn’t you want to meet with the more than 700 AFA members that have attended each year in both Arlington and Little Rock? If you haven’t attended, this is the U.S. farrier industry’s showcase event of the year and does not disappoint. See old friends and meet new ones while you spotlight what you have to offer for the busy farriers in attendance. Visit www.farrierindustry.org, call (859)233-7411, or email [email protected] for more information and registration forms. The AFA Convention program this year will include an FIA hosted event to get FIA and AFA folks in an entertaining and educational (also competitive?) environment outside of the typical Marketplace encounter. This committee wants to spotlight the FIA and AFA membership in a way that isn’t the typical lecture hall panel discussion about our businesses. We work together for the horse every day, maybe we can even have a fun hour or so together with a laugh or two! Check your AFA Convention program for this addition to a loaded schedule of great demos, discussions, and presentations that are the foundation of this event every year. Did you see that the FIA is now recognizing the superstars of the Farrier Industry Association? Since it was organized in 1986 at the AFA Convention in Jackson, the FIA has been the way to organize the Marketplace each year and join companies in our industry for a common mission. The inaugural class of FIA Hall of Legends inductees deserve the recognition that we give them and are given the task of deciding who will be the next inductee or inductees. Nominations are in and those names will be voted on soon. Thank you to everyone that submitted a name for consideration. We are couple of weeks away from the next FIA Board of Directors meeting. The time-sensitive 2023 FIA Marketplace planning duties are mostly complete so we can work as a group on the FIA “nuts and bolts” issues. Please reach out to me or another BOD member if you have a suggestion. Also, keep sending in your local event photos and FIA coffee and donuts sponsorship requests, we love supporting these events! Mark Hickcox, CF The Victory Racing Plate Company President, Farrier Industry Association Farrier Industry Association Mission Statement: The mission of the FIA is to provide companies in the hoof care industry with programs and services which will strengthen and grow their businesses. As you read this issue, we are about 3 months away from FIA MarketPlace in Reno. Yes, the best opportunity to showcase your products is rapidly approaching. Don’t delay, you don’t want to miss it! Over 700 AFA members attended both the Arlington, TX and Little Rock, AR, FIA Marketplace. FIA MarketPlace can be your strong finish to 2023 and a great springboard to 2024 success. Visit FarrierIndustry.org or call (859) 233-7411 for more information and registration forms. The annual FIA member breakfast meeting in Reno will be informative and entertaining as always. FIA Board member Rob Michel, from Oleo Acres Farrier & Blacksmith Supply, asks timely farrier industry questions to a volunteer panel of FIA members. Issues covered in the past include: supply chain crisis, COVID-19 impact, manufacturing challenges, price increases, and more. I’ve heard many positive comments regarding this unique opportunity for information sharing. I look forward to seeing you there! Speaking of getting together, when do you make time for business development or making new farrier industry connections? FIA member-only hours at the FIA MarketPlace can be the best time to check out a new farrier industry product that your business needs to offer. Empty FIA MarketPlace booths during member-only hours are a missed opportunity. PRO TIP: Be sure to have someone present at your booth, while you explore your fellow exhibitor’s latest and greatest offerings in Reno. A smiling face in your booth may gain you a new distributor or even a new FIA friend! Our last FIA Board of Directors meeting was July 19. The Board heard committee reports and got the latest updates on all things FIA. It’s crunch time for FIA MarketPlace planning and the Board can now focus on our mission-specific goals too. We have a helpful group of folks from around the country that have loads of experience in our industry. Please reach out to me or another BOD member if you have a suggestion. Also, keep sending in your photos and FIA coffee and donuts sponsorship requests, we love supporting FIA events! Best, Mark Hickcox, CF The Victory Racing Plate Company President, Farrier Industry Association
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 5 Executive Director’s Report Dear AFA and FIA Members, Whew! Has it been a busy summer, or what? Holy moly — I know you all are experiencing the same thing out there, and that these long, hot days are trying your patience — but the good news is that, truly, fall will be here before we know it! We’re on the home stretch now! With that in mind, and now that our move is behind us (yay!), I’d like to use this letter — as I do each year — to give you your “to do” list over the next couple of months! It’s so hard for me to believe, but Reno is literally right around the corner, so we need to get you signed up to attend, and hopefully, compete! As a reminder — if it would help you to have us register you from the office, all of us (Caren, Jade and myself) are here and happy to do so! Give us a call in the office while you’re driving from stop to stop, and before you know it, you’ll be ready for Reno! So without further ado … (drumroll, please?) … here’s your laundry list of things to do to ensure you don’t miss any big opportunities over the next couple of months! 1) Join Us In Reno! In case we forgot to mention it … we want to see YOU! So, get yourself registered for the Convention and the National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition (or give us a call for help doing so)! By the time our next issue comes out, we will have bypassed the deadline for entering to compete, as well as the Early Bird discount deadline for registration (gasp!). So, as you’re reading this, take a few minutes to visit our website or our app to get that box checked! 2) 2023 Achievement Awards: Once again, this year’s nominee submissions did not disappoint — so a huge THANK YOU to all of you who took the time to do so! These are so very special to the recipients, and I can’t wait to recognize their contributions and achievements in Reno! We will be opening online voting for these in the next couple of weeks, so please keep an eye out for that and help us select from our very deserving 2023 nominees! 3) Director and Officer Elections: In this issue you’ll find our Director and Officer candidates on pages 12-15. Online voting is already open, so make a plan now to vote in both our elections and for our Awards! We are so very fortunate to continue to have outstanding candidates put their names forward for leadership, and these individuals play such a critical role in the success of our association, so please show them how much they’re appreciated and respected by taking just a few minutes out of your busy day to vote! 4) Cultural Exchange Program: If this program is of interest to you, it’s time to get your application together! You can apply for either our short exchange (2-4 weeks) or our longer exchange (3 months), and instructions to do so can be found on our website or app. If you have any questions on the process or the experience, please feel free to reach out to our Chair, Vern Powell, CJF, TE at mvpfarrier@gmail. com or our Vice-Chair, Kim Lacey, CJF, at [email protected] anytime. You are also welcome to reach out to our past participants to hear about how the exchange changed their lives! 5) Equine Research Grants: This is something that can be easily overlooked but should not be! You can find more information about this program under our AFA News on page 7, but please consider reviewing the information on our website and applying for a research grant. This program, led by Co-Chairs, Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF and Katie Panos, BS, CJF, is a tremendous opportunity to pair with an academic mentor and conduct a research project that will positively impact both our association and the industry as a whole! 6) Team Trials: The second contest in our 2023 series is right around the corner, and I hope you’ll attend! We’re using the August Trials as a warm up for the World Championships at Spruce Meadows, so there’s sure to be some fire in our competitors this time around! Plan to join us and see some of our “greats” August 25-26 at Five Star Horseshoeing School! With all of that on your “to do” list, I’ll wrap this up by wishing you all cooler temps (except Hank, of course) and a great start to the fall season! And as always, please feel free to reach out to me at any time. I love hearing from you! Cheers, Martha Jones Executive Director American Farrier’s Association & Farrier Industry Association
6 NO FOOT, NO HORSE WE’VE MOVED! Good news! Our move is complete, and we are settling in and making our new office a great home for staff and visitors alike! Remember to update your records with our new address and plan to visit our “new digs” when you’re in the area! The new address: 2201 Regency Rd., Ste. 704, Lexington, KY 40503 Although our address has changed, the AFA Office phone number remains the same. AFA News & Press Releases CAST YOUR VOTE: 2023 DIRECTOR AND OFFICER ELECTIONS It’s that time of year again! As you’ll see in this issue, it’s time to vote for our next group of leaders! We have a great bunch of individuals willing to serve our Association. Be sure to check out their candidate statements so when the email comes out, you’ll be ready to vote for the candidate(s) within your Region! We are so thankful to have members that continue to step up to keep the AFA moving forward. We’re so proud of where we’ve come from, and we can’t wait to see where we continue to progress. Special thanks to the individuals on pages 12-15 for their willingness to guide us all forward. Please take a few moments to vote for our next leaders at AmericanFarriers.org/page/2023-candidate-statements and thank you to all who are willing to serve the AFA! MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR RENO: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 52ND ANNUAL CONVENTION & NATIONAL FORGING & HORSESHOEING COMPETITION Attention Early Birds–this is your moment! Registration for our 52nd Annual Convention & National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition opened on June 6, so be sure to fill out your packets or register online (or through our app) sooner rather than later! November will be here before we know it, so it’s not too soon to start planning! And competitors, please remember that space is limited, so you’ll want to sign up no later than mid-September to save your spot. (In fact, by the time our next issue of No Foot, No Horse comes out, we’ll already be past the deadline to compete!) Sign up today so you aren’t left out of the competition! Also, there are certification opportunities in abundance at Convention, so start practicing and plan to continue your journey in Reno! Whether you are pursuing your CF, CTF or CJF — or even one of our higher education endorsements — be sure to sign up today! AMERICAN FARRIERS TEAM TRIALS: AUGUST 25-26 It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time for us to descend on Five Star Horseshoeing School for our August Team Trials! Kicking off in May, we had a tremendous start to our 2023 Trials, and we can’t wait to see what happens next! As a reminder, you don’t have to be going for the Team to come out, compete against some of the best in the nation, and enjoy time with your friends and peers! Chad Chance, CJF and Jake Engler, CJF will be our two judges in August, and we’re looking forward to their contributions. Make plans now to join us for our next Trials, taking place August 25-26.
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 7 CULTURAL EXCHANGE: APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 1 With special thanks to an amazingly generous horse owner benefactor, we were allowed to select four members for an experience of a lifetime this spring/summer: Mike Paparo, CJF (Switzerland), Tiffany Gardner, CJF, APF-1 (United Kingdom), Cody Bogard, CJF, TE, DipWCF (United Kingdom) and Levic Rosado, CJF (Europe). We will share the experiences of these farriers in future issues, and of course, at the Convention. For more information on applying to the Cultural Exchange, visit AmericanFarriers.org/page/cultural_exchange. You’ll find application procedures and the application form. You are also welcome to reach out to our Cultural Exchange Chair, Vern Powell, CJF, TE, DipWCF with questions at [email protected]. Are you our next participant? If so, get your application started and turned in by September 1! EQUINE RESEARCH: GRANT APPLICATIONS (STEP 1) DUE OCTOBER 16 The AFA research grant is a teaching grant designed to help farriers learn the scientific method while creating peer-review worthy data relevant to the practice of farriery. The application for the grant is a two-step process, and the first step, which includes a project summary, resume, and cover letter, is due October 16. If you have an academic mentor, please include his/her resume with your first step. If not, you will be paired with a mentor for the second step. For more information on submitting an application, please contact Equine Research Chairs, Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF, and Katie Panos, CJF, at [email protected] or 603-660-8126, or visit the AFA website at AmericanFarriers.org/page/afaresearch-grant.
8 NO FOOT, NO HORSE 2023 Director and Officer Elections Candidates for Vice President I attended my first AFA Convention in 1977 at 5 months old with my father, Dennis C. Manning, CJF. I grew up attending many certifications and competitions all over the US and Canada. I started working on horses with my dad at age 14. I passed the AFA intern exam in 1995 at 18. I passed the CF in 2002 and the CJF in 2004. Then, I became a Tester a few years later. I was asked to be part of the Certification Instructor (CI) program in 2012. This past year (2022), I became an AFA Examiner. I started my own business in 1998 (Iron Rose Forge & Farrier). I work on show Arabians, draft horses, mules, and ponies/minis. Primarily, I work with Quarter Horses. I also do some blacksmith work for a local gilsonite mine. I enjoy tool making. I do quite a few Pre-Certifications, tool making, and horseshoeing clinics. I am the Past President of the Utah Horseshoers Guild and am currently the secretary. I was on the AFA Board of Directors for two terms. I have been the Vice President since November of 2021 after being asked by Hank Chisholm to fill the position. It has been a rewarding experience. I would appreciate your consideration in voting for me as the Vice President. My goal is to work with the President, the Board of Directors, and AFA members to continue to do what is best for the AFA. For those of you that don’t know me, I am currently one of the three Region 1 Directors, and I have served on the Board for the last 6 years (2 terms). I went to the Eastern School of Farriery instructed by Danny Ward in spring 1993. I predominantly shod show draft horses on the East coast for 11 years before moving to the northern area of California in 2004. After marrying my wife, TeaLa Yohe, I started shoeing all disciplines, but in recent years for the most part I am shoeing high level sport horses in the Sacramento area. In that time frame, I found the importance of becoming a Certified Farrier, opening doors that led to a large family of like-minded farriers and the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing farriers I know. Some of you may be wondering how I became so involved with the American Farrier’s Association. It all started because my friends encouraged me to start the process of getting certified. I accomplished my CF in the spring of 2014, then turned around and went for my Certified Journeyman status and received that in the Spring 2015. I was so impressed with the whole process that I continued on to become an Approved AFA Tester, where I am able to give back to others that are in the same place I once was. While serving as an AFA Director, I was also appointed as Board of Directors Liaison by previous AFA Presidents: Travis Burns, Jon Johnson and our current President, Hank Chisholm. While I was sitting on the Executive Committee, I learned the in-depth workings of how the association comes together to focus on AFA member needs. However, my time serving as a liaison ended last election. It was a great experience serving an important role on the Executive Committee. It has been a pleasure serving on the Board with people I have had the opportunity to work with for the betterment of the association. During that time, we have decided on some pivotal and important steps in making the AFA stronger for years to come. Some of those steps include voting on these important changes/updates: to update the Certification Guide, update Certification written exams, and approve the new American Farrier’s Association Foundation… which, by the way, is doing great things for a lasting impact. One of the most challenging things was working through the COVID years and trying to make the best decisions for the membership. One of the things I brought to the board was the Mentored membership category for apprentices or recent graduates who are no longer student members, but who are working with a mentor member in good standing (CF, CJF CTF), so they still get a discounted rate while starting their farrier careers. If elected Vice President, I will serve the membership and the association to the best of my abilities. I want to make sure we can move into the future gaining momentum for those coming behind us, for they will be the next leaders of the AFA. I also want to help educate the horse owners on the importance of the American Farrier’s Association members and its Chapters. Without you, there wouldn’t be an association. I cannot express my gratitude for this association and all those who came before me enough. They laid out the foundation on which we stand today. Thank you for your time and consideration on this important role of this association. #HELLYEAH Jacob Manning, CJF #6639 Lance Yohe, CJF #12046
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 9 Candidates for Regional Directors REGION 1 Claude Lyman, CJF #19179 I live in Ellensburg, WA, with my wife, Rachel, and our two children, Valerie (2) and Jack (1). In 2013, I graduated from Walla Walla Community College with an associate degree in Farrier Sciences. Since then, I’ve established a business in King and Snohomish county shoeing long-footed horses. I believe forge work and continued education are paramount not only to better serve the horse and challenge ourselves to be better every day, but to create camaraderie amongst farriers. I would like to see the national reach of the AFA extend to an apprenticeship program. Qualified schools would have access to a database of Certified Journeyman Farriers to send their students to. This wouldn’t be mandatory, but rather an opportunity for schools to set their students up for a long and successful career. As a member of the Region 1 Board of Directors, I would help facilitate these changes and maintain the many successful aspects of the American Farrier’s Association. REGION 2 Patrick Hall, CJF #4064 I have been a farrier for almost 4 decades. I do a variety of horses, mules, and donkeys. I have also done the occasional barn yard animal. My accomplishments in the past are not as important as the work that needs to be done. My actions need to be consistent with my words. In the world of farriers, I am an average Joe. Seems like there are many of us out there that bend over every day to pay bills, feed our families, and hope to take an overdue vacation. We are a hardworking and independent group of craftsmen and women. Regardless of how hard we work and educate ourselves we are undervalued in the horse industry. I believe to be valued by the horse industry, we must first value ourselves and then inform the horse industry of our worth. This will take clear objectives, involvement, and execution of duties. My goal is to represent the members of my Region and focus on clear objectives. To give a voice to every member I represent and to be involved in decisions that benefit the organization and our industry. Finally, execute the duties and responsibilities I have been elected to. We have had a minimal amount of voting from the membership. Is it that we do not have more than one candidate or is it something more? It is our organization, and we need to steer its direction. I am not a politician. I will not always say what people want to hear, but I will say what needs to be said. Your vote will determine our direction. Thanks for reading. Kimberlee Lacey, CJF #19303 You may all know me from my Cultural Exchange adventures, which have been a huge chunk of my 10- year shoeing career. Being a part of the AFA through Certifications and the Exchange brought me out of my hometown of Red Deer, Alberta, which I still call home. Because of the opportunities the AFA has to offer, and the benefits I have experienced personally, I want to give as much back as possible to the Association and its members. During my travels through the Exchange and my time on the Canadian Farriers Team, I have made many connections worldwide and believe that it is important to keep our international relationships strong. Our community is small and unique, and I am committed to building and maintaining our ties.
10 NO FOOT, NO HORSE I’ve been a farrier for 28 years. I must say it has been a pleasure and great privilege to serve on the Board of Directors since November of 2021. I truly believe that Certification helps us on our path to becoming incredible farriers. Therefore, my focus has been to inspire uncertified members to pursue Certification and to encourage farriers who are not members of or are previous members of the Association to become members of our great organization. I will be very appreciative to continue to serve on the Board and to work hard for the interests of all farriers if reelected. Thanks to all of you for your support! Janelle Monroe, CF #4689 REGION 3 Tobias Ellis, CJF #19907 I am Tobias Ellis, CJF. I grew up in the small town of Blodgett, Oregon. I attended the Linn-Benton Farrier Science program in 2000. Since completing farrier school, I have been a full-time farrier, gradually increasing my business to a multi-farrier practice in both the Willamette Valley and Central Oregon, and working with many other farriers and veterinarians in the area. I joined the American Farrier’s Association in 2015 and have been active in continuing education events, both attending and hosting. I earned my Certified Journeyman Farrier certification in 2021 and plan to continue learning, growing, and teaching others. In fall 2022, my wife and I made the move across the country so I could take a farrier position at the University of Illinois Veterinary Medical School. This new position helped push my skills as a farrier and teacher and bridging a gap in between farriers and veterinarians. I am honored by the nomination to represent Region 3 for the AFA Board. If voted in I will work hard to represent our Region at a local and national level. Kenny Hoyle, CJF #7217 I have been an AFA member since the early 2000s (#7217). I have worked as a farrier in southwest Ohio since 2002 and earned my Journeyman in 2019. I have been involved with SWOFA (Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association) since its inception in 2006, serving as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors. After being part of the AFA Certification Program in order to challenge myself, I had the desire to become an AFA Tester and give back to the Association and help further this great profession. I have served as a Region 3 Director for 3 years now and I continue to be excited about the direction and vision put forth by this leadership team. Recently, I have taken on the role of Membership Committee Chairman, and I am encouraged by the new ideas and plans we have to improve the lives of farriers. If re-elected, I will continue to do my best as a spokesman for our Region and be readily available to hear members’ concerns and ideas. It is my honor to serve with the American Farrier’s Association and I thank you for your consideration. Your vote is important, so don’t wait until the Convention to make your choice. You can vote online at AmericanFarriers.org/page/2023-candidate-statements.
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 11 REGION 4 Marcus Wise, CJF #19692 I have been a farrier for 10 years. I live in Myakka City, Florida with my Wife, Reba, and our 2-year-old daughter Della. I achieved my CF in 2016 and my CJF in 2018. Since then, I have spent my time as a Tester for the Certification program, as well as a part of the Marketing Committee for the AFA. I have also served several terms as the Florida State Farriers Association President and Vice President over the last 8 years. The AFA has been the backbone of my career from the very start, with a main emphasis on Certification and Competition. Our industry religiously depends on the growth and success of the AFA, and that ultimately depends on its members! Having served many terms on our local association’s board allows me to see how important it is to have someone who listens to the members and can speak up for them. I am seeking the opportunity to be your Region 4 representative, so that we can work together and continue making the AFA better and stronger. Matt Hillegas, CJF #18036 Having spent the last 3 years on the Board of Directors, it has been amazing to see the effort and energy expended to keep this incredible Association moving forward for the betterment of our industry. It would be great to serve another term on the Board doing what I can to keep the ball rolling towards an even better future for our members as a whole and especially in Region 5. FPD IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE AFA AND ITS EVENTS facebook.com/farrierproductdistribution instagram.com/fpdinc youtube.com/farrierproducts To view product photos, specifications and videos, and for the name of an FPD dealer near you, visit farrierproducts.com or call (800) 468-2879. What’s New in Hoof and Frog Health RELY ON US FOR THE BEST NEW PRODUCTS FLAT WEDGE Plexus Caudal Support Pads ■ Shape allows easy fit for front or hind and design fits more hoof sizes, reducing need for more inventory. ■ High quality injection molded material should allow for resets. ■ Frog support is tapered at end of pad to reduce the need to trim or grind pads, or grind heels of shoes. ■ Open Toe design avoids trapping of foreign materials in front half of foot. FootPro™ Cast ■ Resin impregnated fiberglass mesh fabric conforms to the hoof, provides support, wear protection and stabilizes the whole hoof. ■ Dry application technique provides much greater working time and control by allowing the user the choice when to activate and cure the resin. REGION 5
12 NO FOOT, NO HORSE Business Article FIA: What the MarketPlace Means to Me Farrier Industry Association (FIA) members share how the MarketPlace is a game changer for their businesses and interactions with farriers and other FIA members See What is New “Coming to the AFA Convention is always a good place to see farriers you haven’t seen in a long time or maybe lost track of, but you are able to renew a friendship. Coming to the FIA MarketPlace enables me to see what’s new in the industry whether it’s a product, new supplier or new method of sales. And there is always the FIA meeting. “It is not too late to become an exhibitor in MarketPlace. Please visit the FIA website, FarrierIndustry.org, to download the MarketPlace Exhibitor packet OR find the link to register for booth space online!” — Chuck Milne, Texas Farrier Supply Build Lifelong Customers “The FIA MarketPlace is a great way to introduce my company to new customers. The MarketPlace gives our company the opportunity to connect with customers that I would never have the chance to meet with. These face-to-face interactions form lasting relationships and lifetime customers.” — Rob Michels, Oleo Acres Farrier & Blacksmith Supply Where Loyalty Still Matters “The farriers that attend the MarketPlace are a loyal bunch that come to support their community of suppliers and fellow farriers. We always have great results in the MarketPlace and can’t wait for Reno 2023!” — Erin Baayen, Rusty Brown Jewelry Great Place to Conduct Business “We look forward to the Convention each year. We are able to visit with our customers, both dealers and end users. We can address concerns and get feedback directly from end users. The Convention allows us to showcase new products and we often get suggestions for new products or improvements to existing products. We always leave with valuable information each time we attend the event.” — Allen Horton, CF, Farrier Product Distribution Unmatched ROI “Product promotion and company visibility are the two things that FIA MarketPlace reliably returns to The Victory Racing Plate Company every year. Our industry position as a manufacturer and distribution partner, among AFA members, would be much less-prominent without our commitment to have a MarketPlace booth each year. The personal interaction with over 700 AFA Convention attendees in those 3 days can’t be reproduced at any other AFA event all year. Victory users always give me valuable insight into the markets that they serve and the products that they like to use in those markets. “Let’s be honest, I can’t visit every racetrack or supply house partner each year to promote the Victory brands. When Victory is exhibiting at the FIA MarketPlace though, we can see farriers and suppliers from all regions of North America and beyond. That is a great return on our FIA MarketPlace investment!” — Mark Hickcox, The Victory Racing Plate Company
13 NO FOOT, NO HORSE \ Improve your practice by being part of the education, competition and networking at the AFA Convention November 6-10, 2023 SPEAKER LINEUP • Diego Almeida, CJF, TE, EE, FE, AWCF • Jacob Butler, CJF, AWCF • Danny Elliot, DipWCF • Jake Engler, CJF • Cody Franklin, CJF • Steve Kraus, CJF • Caleb Owens, CJF • Jim Poor, CJF • Derek Poupard, CJF, DipWCF • Andy Reader-Smith, AWCF • Dr. Ellen Staples, DVM, CJF • Garrett Stark, CJF • Mike Wharton, CJF • The American Farriers Team Jim Linzy Memorial Speaker: Aksel Vibe, AWCF REGISTER ONLINE AT AMERICANFARRIERS.ORG OR BY CALLING 859-233-7411. You also can find information about registering for the competition, and making reservations at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, the AFA Host Hotel. WINBIGINRENO
1 facebook @farrierproductdistribution | instagram @fpdinc | youtube @farrierproducts Venous Plexus Engagement with Frog Support Illustrated with CAD By Austin Edens, CJF SHOEING WITH FROG SUPPORT HAS GAINED TRACTION IN THE PAST FEW YEARS WITH ITS PRIMARY BENEFIT FOR CAUDAL SUPPORT OF THE HOOF CAPSULE. We have many tools at our disposal to combat caudal failure in the hoof capsule, such as heart bars, frog-support pads, DIM, pour-ins, etc. Anecdotally, I often observe an extra amount of hoof growth after applying these measures. This accelerated growth can be explained by the additional frog support increasing engagement of the venous plexus in the caudal region of the hoof. Horses evolved with the frog as a weight-bearing structure. On a barefoot hoof, the frog synchronously engages the ground with the heels during the loading phase of the stride. One negative effect of shoeing horses with a regular shoe is that the frog of a shod hoof bears less weight and has less ground contact than its barefoot counterpart. For the vast majority of horses, this slight decrease in frog function has a negligible effect on the health of the foot. However, there is a substantial portion of the sport horse population that experience caudal collapse of the structures that are vital for nurturing blood flow in the venous plexus. These compromised feet can benefit from the additional frog and caudal support by increasing blood flow via the venous plexus and its supporting structures of the hoof capsule. UNSHOD HOOF The load of the bony column (red arrows) colliding with the ground reaction forces (green arrows), and creating outward pressure on the heels (yellow arrows) due to the increased hydraulic pressure of the caudal region. On a barefoot hoof, compression of the frog and digital cushion initiate simultaneously with the heels when contacting the ground, thus maximizing the hemodynamic function of the venous plexus. SHOD HOOF WITH A REGULAR SHOE The load of the bony column (red arrows) shearing against the ground reaction forces (green arrows), and creating inward and forward pressure on the heels (yellow arrows) due to the higher GRF on the heels. There is a delayed and reduced GRF on the frog and digital cushion. SHOD HOOF WITH A WELD-IN FROG PLATE A weld-in frog plate on a Kerckhaert DF with FootPro™ DIM 20 is one of my go-tos for increasing caudal support and optimizing venous plexus function. 1 2 3
2 This article is provided by Farrier Product Distribution. You can find other informative articles at www.farrierproducts.com/natural-angle. facebook @farrierproductdistribution | instagram @fpdinc | youtube @farrierproducts SHOD HOOF WITH FROG SUPPORT (HEART BAR) This is the best of both worlds. The foot has the protection and support of a shod foot and the hemodynamic function of the venous plexus of a barefoot hoof. 4 CAUDAL CROSS-SECTION Caudal crosssection view with digital cushion and collateral cartilages. 5 LOADING FORCES ON AN UNSHOD FOOT Caudal cross-section view of loading forces on an unshod foot. Compression of the frog and digital cushion push against the collateral cartilages to pump blood up through the venous plexus. 6 LOADING FORCES ON FOOT WITH A REGULAR SHOE Caudal cross-section view of loading forces of a foot with a regular shoe. Some frog and digital cushion compression is lost due to less GRF on its palmar structures. 7 LOADING FORCES ON A FOOT WITH A HEART BAR SHOE Caudal cross-section view of loading forces of a foot with a heart bar shoe. Frog and digital cushion compression is restored on a shod foot with the addition of frog support (heart bar). 8 Watch videos of Austin Edens’ Plexus Caudal Support Pads in action at https://tinyurl.com/plexuspads
16 NO FOOT, NO HORSE By Justin Frank, CJF, FE, DIPWCF Heel Bulb Heartbar This article was submitted as partial fulfillment of the Forging Endorsement. The heartbar shoe is an extremely useful shoe to use in many cases of hoof related lameness such as founder, laminitis, cracks, underrun heels, as well as for supporting limb lameness. The heartbar shoe is a basic mechanical “load sharing” or “load transferring ” shoe depending on how it is applied. Heartbars can be made out of any size stock in steel or aluminum, as well as concave. There are two basic styles of heartbars, the straight bar heartbar and heel bulb heartbar. The heel bulb style is generally used in cases of acute laminitis as well as sinkers or true “founder” cases, as it protects the bulbs of the horse when they have the “founder stance.” Measuring a hoof for a heartbar can be very challenging for most farriers. I will share my measuring system and my forging system for this shoe. Measuring the hoof: For a 1” section of steel: ½”+ width + long diagonal + (width of heel x 2). Or: circumference of hoof + width of heel. Step 1: This shoe is made from 16” of 3/8” x 1”. The width of the heel is 2 ¼”. I mark center on the stock and width of the heel MINUS ½” on each side for the frog plate. This is crucial as not to come too long with the frog plate. (Figure 1) Step 2: The next step is optional but I believe it is important to get a proper section when turning the toe. I will take a bump and turn heat in the toe, concentrating the mass on the outside edge to give me some material to forge a strong toe back to 3/8” thick and a little over 1” wide. This also allows me to forge the branches down to around 7/8” wide to accommodate a foot. (Figures 2,3, and 4) Note how the start of the branches are forged down coming out of the toe. This is done over the horn giving me room to finish forging the branches on the face of the anvil without the edge of the anvil cutting into the toe on the inside edge. Step 3: Next, relieve sole pressure, finish forging down both branches (make a section ) and forge a short, one-sided taper on the end from the outside of the branch for the frog plate. (Figures 5 and 6) Note: Tapering the frog plate grows the branch ¾”. This is why we subtract ½” for our frog plate mark in the beginning. 1 2 3 4 5 6
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 17 Step 4: Taper both frog plates and turn over the horn at the original 1 ¾” mark to approximately 90*. This allows the frog plate to be forged over the face of the anvil in the next step. I recommend doing both so it is easy to see if both sides are the same. (Figure 7) Step 5: Prep frog plate. Blade out (make a large scarf) half of the frog plate on each side. (Figures 8 and 9) Step 6: Forge each half of scarfed frog plate. (Figures 10, 11, and 12) Step 7: Both plates ready to weld up. (Figure 13) Step 8: Forge the frog plates tighter to the branch in preparation of turning the branches. (Figure 14) Step 9: Forge the frog plates tighter from the branch in order to preserve the work accomplished on the frog plates in the previous steps. (Figure 15) Step 10: Both branches ready to turn. (Figure 16) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 If you have questions about the heel bulb heartbar or any of the steps in forging it, come to Reno for the Convention. Justin Frank, CJF, FE, DipWCF will be onsite to answer any questions you have about this shoe or the forging endorsement. 15
18 NO FOOT, NO HORSE Step 11: Turn both branches and align frog plates for welding. (Figures 17, 18, and 19) Step 12: Flux all joints and weld. (Figures 20 & 21) Step 13: Taper both frog plates and turn up the frog plate and forge to shape. (Figures 22, 23, and 24) Step 14: Finished frog plate and bulbs forged down to decrease leverage on the buttress of the hoof during founder stance in the acute stage and heel strike during chronic stage. (Figure 25) Step 15: Fuller and punch shoe. (Figures 26 and 27) Step 16: Fullering allows the use of crease nail pullers to aid in the removal of the shoe with minimal stress applied to an already sore hoof. I find that these shoes reset a long time due to lack of movement by the horse, therefore, give yourself plenty of options for nailing depending on how sore the horse is. During the acute phase of laminitis, the best nailing option is in the heel portion of the hoof (behind the quarter). When the horse starts moving better and becomes less sore, the nails in the front half of the shoe can be utilized. Step 17: Finished shoe with measurements. This will allow you to fine-tune your make and fit measurements. (Figures 28, 29, 30, and 31) Heartbars shoes take practice in order to make and fit with confidence. I choose to make these shoes in the shop and stock them in the rig in different sizes. If you have questions, please reach out to me. Happy forging! 22 26 27 25 23 24 21 19 20 17 18
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 19 To learn more about the forging endorsement and how to apply, visit AmericanFarriers.org. 28 29 30 31
20 NO FOOT, NO HORSE Silent Anvil Tribute Remembering Scott Collier and His Influence on the Farrier Industry AFA members share memories of how the farrier and anvil innovator impacted them and shaped the industry. There are a few people that come into the farrier world and make such a positive impact, such an indelible change for the better, that their loss is felt by the entire trade. Scott Collier (8/22/1963- 6/16/23) was such a person. The Virginia farrier and manufacturer was the epitome of the man who never met a stranger, since you were friends with him immediately when you met. He lived with integrity and kindness, and the outpouring of stories that filled social media after his passing were proof that his influence was felt far and wide, sometimes through careful design, sometimes through an encouraging word, and sometimes simply through remembering the name of a young farrier he had met only once. These small acts are as much a part of his legacy as the anvils that will carry on his name in shops and trucks across the country and around the world. The farrier industry lost a great man, but the impact of his actions should inspire each of us to carry on his spirit and find ways, small or large, to encourage, build up, and help our fellow farriers in his memory. “In 2013, Scott sponsored a youth triple crown in Virginia that I competed in. This is the anvil that was sponsored as the prize. I use it every day. I have won and lost on this anvil, passed and failed. It has bought my house and land, and it helps my life every day. Scott will always be with us and I’m lucky he is a part of mine every day.” — Dillon Crane, CJF “The anvil signifies the loss of a dear, dear farrier friend, Scott Collier. Ben was so proud to have a brand new Scott Anvil. Scott was a staple in the Virginia Horseshoers Association. The VHA has been a part of my life since the day I met Ben. Scott attended our wedding 21 years ago. He was everyone’s biggest cheerleader and best teacher. Scott will be missed by so many but anvils will ring with his legacy forever.” — Jessica Mills Pittman “What a great friend to everyone, what a wonderful, caring, hard working man that offered so much, gave so much of himself, and did above and beyond for the farrier and blacksmithing industry. A man whose heart, hands, and smile were as big as Texas and Virginia combined, with a hug like a bear. Scott Collier, you will be hugely mourned and missed.” — Laura Gillespie “Scott Collier will be missed, but not forgotten!” — Jeff Ridley, CJF, TE
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 21 “You always took the time to talk to the girl who could barely swing a hammer, but I cut my teeth and learned everything I know on your anvils. I hope you’re smiling down on us, and getting to see the piece of you that graces all our shops, and hearing the ring they make as they feed our families and our passion. Till I see you again, sir.” — Lori Eick McDade, CF “You will remain with so many of us daily in our work. Mastering this trade is an ongoing struggle, but because of you, not having a good anvil isn’t one of the reasons. I’ll also carry my memories, stories, and laughs we shared. You sure set the bar high for a man leaving a legacy behind... well done!” — Steve Walthall, CJF “I was fortunate to meet Scott over 25 years ago at a farrier contest, he was always so pleasant and helpful with a big smile, and was a big advocate of continuing education and forming local contests and clinics. Before social media he would always call me and let me know of the clinics and contests they were hosting. Then he went on to make one of the best anvils in the country, which I use two of them. Also interesting, I like the cross he put on them. We will greatly miss him. Prayers to Melinda and the family...he is now with the heavenly father.” — Alvin Beiler, CJF — Steffi Kersten, CF “This one will keep ringing for you Scott Collier. There’s a lot of noise coming up your way. Rest in peace,my friend.” — Shaun Woodsum, CJF, DipWCF “Rest easy my friend. I’ll miss seeing you at the Convention and telling stories. You were a great guy and a class act.” — Travis Vern Powell, CJF, TE, DipWCF
22 NO FOOT, NO HORSE “I will always remember Scott Collier as the man who always remembered names, went out of his way to say hello, and made me feel welcomed at any farrier function or competition I attended where he was present. Thankful to have a piece of his legacy to make my livelihood off of.” — Caleb Swarr , CJF “Usually when we lose one of our fellow farriers we say their anvil is silenced. I don’t believe that with the loss of Scott. He will sing on through all the anvils and memories he left us with. Always a huge smile when you saw him and willing to help any way he could.” — Riley Kirkpatrick, CF “The first farrier competition I ever went to was very scary. Craig Trnka was the judge and I never seen anyone swing a hammer like him before in my life! I almost bailed out but, I was parked next to Scott Collier and John Kern (aka Jesus) with a truck full of anvils for sale. $400 a piece for the dove tail — they were his first batch. “Scott promised me nobody competing could forge like Craig and that we were all here to learn and get better. I made friends for life that day just from a simple pep talk. “Scott has helped so many farriers, just as myself. See you again, buddy, and I’ll make those anvils sing for the rest of my time here, just as you would want.” — Dennis Hall — Craig Trnka, CJF “There is a sweet little boy that will forever hear the story of a wonderful man named Scott that saw his tiny anvil and decided he needed his own tiny anvil stand to go with it. That stand was #1 of so many. Meeting Everett gave him an idea that I know has made so many children happy since. “Scott Collier was just that way. Thankfully he made things to last so I know this stand will forever help continue a conversation about the amazing human being who built it.” — Asya Newsom — Matt Ostergard, CJF “Back at the Chattanooga AFA Convention, I had the chance to talk with Scott Collier about what made him change his logo and add the cross. That conversation can be summed up by Christian Comedian Jerry Clowers catch phrase, ‘Where will you be when you get where you’re going?’ Scott knew where he was going and had a heart for telling others. Rest easy, friend, our industry has lost a giant.” — Eric Gray, CJF
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24 NO FOOT, NO HORSE Dedicated to improving the welfare of the horse through philanthropy, education, and research pertaining to the science of farriery and related industries through support of the mission and programs of the American Farrier’s Association. www.americanfarriersfoundation.org American Farrier’s Association FOUNDATION The AFA would like to thank all of our donors to the Foundation. Here are a few of the generous members who have supported the Foundation this year. “The American Farrier’s Association Foundation set out on a pilot study of sorts through June. The farrier industry presents a unique demographic, and we (the Board of Directors) wanted to learn how best to reach our own AFA membership as well as the public farriers serve. We asked a select group to spend a month actively fundraising and report back on their successes, difficulties, and challenges. It seems many of the AFA’s membership still are not aware of the Foundation and how it will impact both the AFA and our industry as a whole. “Rather than rewrite a past article, I encourage you to get out the February/March 2023 issue of No Foot, No Horse and review the article on pages 6-7. Members may access past NFNH issues in the “Resources’” tab on the AFA website. We’re also including some testimony from a few of our top fundraisers involved in our June pilot study here. “I want to add that now, more than ever, the Foundation has an opportunity to serve the AFA. As many of you have heard, we have lost our office (to demolition) at the Kentucky Horse Park, which actually gives the Foundation a specific goal to fundraise for. We, along with the AFA and FIA, will start to explore, research and report back on an effort to purchase a brick and mortar facility that the AFA can call home. The possibilities are endless… a place to not only house our office staff but to hold competitions, clinics, Certifications and conduct research. With the right location and room to grow, it might even accommodate our Convention one day. “I’m throwing this out there to further instill and drive home just one reason for the Foundation to exist. In the end, it exists for you, the AFA member — as well as all those who will follow behind you. Please consider a donation and take some time to tell your clients about the AFA and the Foundation. I believe you might be surprised just how many people value you, as a farrier, and the education the AFA has provided, and will be happy to help fund the effort.” — Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF “I believe the AFA Foundation will ensure the success of many AFA committees and create a lasting base the membership can count on to fund these important programs well into the future. It is a great way to give back to the Association that has helped our careers. It’s a very exciting time to be an AFA member.” — Vern Powell, CJF, TE, DipWCF For more information on the Foundation and to join us in our mission, please scan the QR code!
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 25 I am speaking to all of you as someone on the backside of my career so here is a little advice: The American Farrier’s Association has been crucial to my success as a farrier. Through the AFA I have been exposed to so much education that I have only touched the tip of the iceberg as to what it has to offer. The people that I have met and relationships developed through the numerous events have helped shape my career, not only by understanding more about the horse anatomically and mechanically, but also by developing better business skills which are crucial to any small business. The AFA is a great tool for any and all farriers and should be taken advantage of. The Foundation (American Farrier’s Association Foundation) has been developed to be the financial backbone for the AFA. It allows so many more opportunities for our finances to grow and therefore enhance what the AFA can do for each and every one of us as farriers. If you are unfamiliar with the Foundation please look it up on it’s website www. AmericanFarriersFoundation.org. — Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE, FE The American Farrier’s Association Foundation is a great basis for the future of educating farriers and the well-being of our equine companions. The Foundation prides itself in research, philanthropy (the desire to promote the welfare of others), innovation, education and setting common standards through Certification. Simply put, the Foundation serves as the backbone to the AFA to ensure information and education is at your fingertips for all levels of farriery. The AFA has been instrumental for my career, education, and skillset. Wise mentors have always encouraged me that growth occurs when you choose to surround yourself with brilliant talent. Through the AFA, I have had this opportunity to collaborate with amazing farriers and have gained irreplaceable friends and relationships. These farriers have all been selflessly helpful, dedicating their personal time to give back to the association. Serving others is how an association and Foundation moves forward and continues to grow. You can choose to ignore a call for collaboration, or you can choose to step forward to help grow the endowment of the Foundation or the AFA. I challenge you to join me in looking at the bigger picture. I choose to step forward and help give back. Funding this Foundation starts at the individual level by simply asking your clients and equine supporters to donate tax free. I am very thankful for my amazing clients and supporters that donated money to the Foundation for the future of farriers and our equine companions. — TJ Steele, CJF, CEqDT, DipWCF, APF-I Don’t Miss Out on the acti0n in Reno! The 2023 Convention (November 6-10) has thrilling competitions, career-changing education, and a world class MarketPlace. But so much more happens through networking at the host hotel. Don’t miss your chance to spend time with other attendees at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Make your reservation before the October 13 deadline for the special AFA attendee rate and guarantee your room. You can make reservations by calling 775-824-4400 or visiting the Convention section at AmericanFarriers.org.
26 NO FOOT, NO HORSE 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! August 18 SWOFA Hammer-In Host: Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association Location: 4870 Hanson Hill Rd., Stockport, OH 43787 Contact: Mike Augenstein, CJF – 740-525-0529 August 26 ESFA 2023 Clinic Location: Southlands Foundation, 5771 Rt. 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Host: Empire State Farrier’s Association Clinician: Caleb Swarr, CJF Contact: Tom DuBois, tomdubois109@ gmail.com, (845) 800-3656 August 27 ESFA 2023 Contest Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 US-9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Host: Empire State Farrier’s Association Judge: Caleb Swarr, CJF Contact: Tom DuBois, tomdubois109@ gmail.com, (845) 800-3656 September 15 SWOFA Hammer-In Host: Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association Location: 11958 Sigal Rd., Germantown, OH 45327 Contact: Jacob Burall, CF – 870-715-5370 September 15-16 Live Shoeing Clinic/Contest Host: Kansas Farrier Association Location: C-Arrow Stables 5911 N Maize Rd., Maize, KS 67101 Clinicians: Justin Fry, CJF and Andrew Wells, CJF Contact: Matt Shaklee, CF – 620-344-0629 September 16-17 Esco Buff Clinic Location: Prince George, VA Clinician: Esco Buff, PhD, CF, APF-1 Contact: Elise Umstead – 603-440-8664, [email protected] September 22-23 Derby City Annual Contest and Clinic Host: Derby City Horseshoeing Association Location: Stone Place Stables, 7718 Rose Island Rd., Prospect, KY 40059 Judge/Clinician: Jake Engler, CJF Contact: Conrad Trow, CJF, 502-321-0979 [email protected] September 22-23 We Can Ride Educational Clinic Host: We Can Ride Location: 4301 County Rd., 24, Medina, MN 55359 Clinician: Esco Buff, PhD, APF-I, CF Contact: Erin Larson, fundraising@ wecanride.org, 612-268-2736 September 23 Northeast Farrier Supply Clinic Host: Northeast Farrier Supply Location: 210 Holabird Ave., Winsted, CT 06098 Clinician: Daniel Jones, CJF Contact: Vin Giannetti – 413-348-4867, [email protected] September 29 Kempf Fall Clinic Location: 2955 205th St., Seymour, IA 52590 Clinician Jacob Butler, CJF, AWCF Contact: Andrew Kempf, CF – 641-895-0324 (calls only, no texts) September 29-30 SFA Clinic Host: Southern Farriers Association Location: DS Horseshoe Supply 153 I-49, Carencro, LA 70520 Clinician: Blane Chapman, CJF Contact: Will Raybourn – 601-441-2688, [email protected] October 6-7 GPFA Fall Clinic and Contest Host: Georgia Professional Farriers Association Location: 10 Peeples Farm Rd., Chatsworth, GA 30705 Clinician/Judge: Edward O’Shaughnessy Contact: Eric Gray, CJF – 770-238-2951, [email protected] October 6-7 MFA Competition and Clinic Host: Mideastern Farriers Association Location: 60500 Parch Rd., New Concord, OH 43762 Judge: Stan Mullen, CJF Contact: Cecil Booth – 740-644-3228 October 13-14 IFA Contest Host: Indiana Farriers’ Association Location: Lonestar Equine 5246 W 400 N, Warsaw, IN 46582 Judge: Jack Engler, CJF Contact: Reuben Miller, CJF – 574-858-0819 October 20 SWOFA Hammer-In Host: Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association Location: 1432 Jasper Rd., Xenia, OH 45385 Contact: Kenny Hoyle, CJF – 937-231-3367 October 20-21 RMFA Fall Clinic Host: Rocky Mountain Farriers Association Location: Grand Junction, CO Clinician: TBD Contact: Bill Heflin, CJF – 575-313-1882 October 21 Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing Clinic Host: Alabama Professional Farriers Association Where: Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing 400 Lewis Rd., Gadsden, AL 35904 Clinician: Bobby Menker, CJF, APF-1 Contact: Tom McNew – 256-490-3788 November 3-5 Fall Conference and Competition Host: Western Canadian Farriers Association Location: Chilliwack, BC, Canada Judges: Chad Chance, CJF; Travis Burns, MSc, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF; Marie MacQuarrie, CJF, AWCF Contact: Kim Lacey – [email protected] or visit wcfa.ca November 6-10 AFA 52 nd Annual Convention Host: American Farrier’s Association Location: Reno-Sparks Convention Center 4590 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502 Contact: AFA Office – 859-233-7411, info@ americanfarriers.org
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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 29 Certification and Tester Update Schedule Craig Stark, CJF - Certification Committee Chairman, (918) 857-0771 Lucas Gilleland, CJF - Pre-Certification Committee Chairman, (678) 873-2555 Online Registration through the AFA Certification Calendar required for all Certifications August 12 Nebraska Certification Host: Midwestern Farriers Association Location: Hamilton County Fairgrounds 310 A St., Aurora, NE 68818 Examiner: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Jason Fleming, CF – 303-718-9113, [email protected] August 18-19 Wisconsin Certification Host: Wisconsin Farriers Association Location: Orchard View Equestrian Center 4925 Oak Park Rd., Marshall, WI 53559 Examiner: Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Payden Talbott, CJF – 406-696-4084, [email protected] August 25 Ontario Tester Update Location: Synergy Farms 732 Ferguson Rd., Ashton, ON K0A 1B0 Canada Examiner: David Sierra, CJF Contact: Mike Mehak, CF – 647-227-9604, [email protected] August 25-26 Ontario Certification Host: Ontario Farriers Association Location: Synergy Farms 732 Ferguson Rd,. Ashton, ON K0A 1B0 Canada Examiner: David Sierra, CJF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Mike Mehak, CF – 647-227-9604, [email protected] August 25-26 Oregon Pre-Certification Clinic Host: Oregon Farriers Association Location: Oregon Farriers School 13000 Finley Rd., Silverton, OR 97381 Instructors: Lucas Gilleland, CJF and Sam Durham, CJF Contact: Erin Dong, CJF – 503-442-9309, [email protected] or Charlie Sayer, CF – 541-914-6352, [email protected] September 15 Michigan Tester Update Location: Detweiler’s Shop 8810 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096 Examiner: Jacob Manning, CJF Contact: Jennifer Horn, CJF – 906-440-2537, [email protected] September 15 Michigan Certification Host: Michigan Horseshoers Association Location: Detweiler’s Shop 8810 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096 Examiner: Jacob Manning, CJF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Jennifer Horn, CJF – 906-440-2537, [email protected] September 15-16 Rhode Island Certification Host: Southern New England Farriers Association Location: Ocean State Equine 11 Winsor Ave., North Scituate, RI 02857 Examiner: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Garrett Maloney, CJF – 401-744- 4981, [email protected] September 22-23 MinnesotaCertification Host: Minnesota Farriers Association Location: Burns Lake Forge 22144 Zeolite St. NW, Nowthen, MN 55330 Examiner: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF – 612-387-8685, [email protected] September 25-29 Oklahoma Pre-Certification Clinic Location: Five Star Horseshoeing School 807 NE Johnson Rd., Minco, OK 73059 Instructors: Mike Poe, CJF, AWCF, Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF All Levels/Areas Offered Contact: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF – 405-209-7420, [email protected] September 29 Oklahoma Tester Update Location: Five Star Horseshoeing School 807 NE Johnson Rd., Minco, OK 73059 Examiner: Mike Poe, CJF, AWCF Contact: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF – 405-209-7420, [email protected] September 29-30 Oklahoma Certification Host: Oklahoma Farriers Association Location: Five Star Horseshoeing School 807 NE Johnson Rd., Minco, OK 73059 Examiner: Mike Poe, CJF, AWCF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF – 405-209-7420, [email protected] September 29 Oregon Tester Update Location: Oregon Farrier School 13000 Finlay Rd., Silverton, OR 97381 Examiner: Brian Buckner, CJF Contact: Beau Whitaker, CJF – 541-777- 2110, [email protected] September 29-30 Oregon Certification Host: Oregon Farriers Association Location: Oregon Farrier School 13000 Finlay Rd., Silverton, OR 97381 Examiner: Brian Buckner, CJF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Beau Whitaker, CJF – 541-777- 2110, [email protected] October 6 Indiana Tester Update Location: Richard Gingerich’s Shop 13121 N 700 W, Nappanee, IN 46550 Examiner: Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF Contact: Troy Price, CJF – 260-227-0677, [email protected] October 6-7 Indiana Certification Host: Indiana Farriers’ Association Location: Richard Gingerich’s Shop 13121 N 700 W, Nappanee, IN 46550 Examiner: Doug Russo, CJF, AWCF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org
30 NO FOOT, NO HORSE Event Wrap-Ups Western States Farrier’s Association Northern California Classic First and foremost, we’d like to thank Jim Quick, CJF for bringing his wealth of knowledge and experience to this contest. Acting as both judge and clinician, he went above and beyond to ensure that contestants and attendees alike got to leave this event with new skills and ideas to apply both in the forge and under the horse. We had a great turnout with a total of 26 competitors. Thank you to all the vendors for donating their time and knowledge, and of course for all the freebies and product samples that were generously gifted to attendees. The 3-day event concluded with a final afternoon clinic, a banquet, a fundraising auction, and an awards ceremony. October 6-7 Arizona Tester Update Location: Jackpot Veterinary Center 6745 N LaCanada Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704 Examiner: David Sierra, CJF Contact: David Pedersen, CJF – 520-465-5837, [email protected] October 6-7 Arizona Certification Host: Arizona State Farriers Association Location: Jackpot Veterinary Center 6745 N LaCanada Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704 Examiner: David Sierra, CJF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: David Pedersen, CJF – 520-465-5837, [email protected] October 6-7 Missouri Certification 1 Host: Missouri Association of Professional Farriers Location: Heartland Horseshoeing School 327 SW 1st Ln., Lamar, MO 64759 Examiner: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, ASF – 417-682-6896, chris@ heartlandhorseshoeing.com October 7-8 Missouri Certification 2 Host: Missouri Association of Professional Farriers Location: Heartland Horseshoeing School 327 SW 1st Ln., Lamar, MO 64759 Examiner: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, ASF – 417-682-6896, chris@ heartlandhorseshoeing.com October 13 Ohio Tester Update Host: Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Location: 586 Anderson Hozak Rd., Clinton, PA 15026 Examiner: Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE, FE Contact: David Bentrem, CJF – 412-580- 4458, [email protected] October 13-14 South Carolina Certification Host: South Carolina Farriers Association Location: Palmetto Equine Veterinary Services 451 Jenkins Cir., Townville, SC 29689 Examiner: Jennifer Horn, CJF All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: Dusty Newby, CJF – 864-992-0020, [email protected] October 14 Ohio Certification Host: Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Location: 52106 Grizzle Ridge Rd., Jerusalem, OH 43747 Examiner: Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE, FE All Levels/Areas Offered ONLINE Registration Only – americanfarriers.org Contact: David Bentrem, CJF – 412-580- 4458, [email protected]
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023 31 Texas Professional Farriers Association Certification Texas held a successful Certification on May 19-20 at Palo Pinto County Cowboy Church. Many thanks to Examiner, Jacob Manning, CJF. Also, a special thanks to Michael Chance, CJF, President of Texas Professional Farriers Association and Paul Spurgin, CJF who updated their Tester status to help out when the TPFA was in need! Many thanks to Tom Stovall for sponsoring the event with Durasole! Thanks to all of those who attended! Rocky Mountain Farriers Association Certification On May 19, the Rocky Mountain Farriers Association hosted their spring Certification at the Colorado State University Adams Atkinson Arena. We had a huge turnout and want to say thank you to Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF for being the examiner for this great certification and willingness to help all who came. Congratulations to all who attended on your next step as a farrier!
2201 Regency Rd., Ste. 704 Lexington, KY 40503 P 859-233-7411 F 859-231-7862 [email protected] www.americanfarriers.org Education – Certification – Communication – Innovation – Research The Official Publication of the American Farrier’s Association Event Wrap-Ups American Farriers Team New Mexico Clinic The New Mexico Professional Horseshoer’s Association hosted the American Farriers Team for a clinic on June 3. Thank you to the clinicians Tom Petersen, CJF, Daniel Jones, CJF, Bodie Trnka, CJF, and Chris Madrid, CJF, who disrupted their very busy schedules to come teach, to everyone who came out to learn and have fun, and to the sponsors who helped make it all possible: WellShod.com, Farrierbox, Paul’s Vet Supply, Cameron Veterinary Clinic.