50Years
1971-2021
November 8-12, 2021
Arlington, Texas
Table of Contents
Representing professional farriers, Thank You to Our Sponsors....................................................................... 5 CONTENTS
veterinarians, suppliers and horse AFA President’s Letter................................................................................... 6
owners, the American Farrier’s FIA President’s Letter.................................................................................... 7
Association is the oldest and TPFA Chapter President’s Letter.............................................................. 8
largest membership organization AFA Team Trials........................................................................................ 8
for the farrier industry in North Welcome to Arlington.................................................................................. 9
America, and the only one with Thank You To Our Volunteers................................................................. 11
internationally recognized Celebrating 50 Years............................................................................14
standards of competency through Schedule of Events...................................................................................... 18
our certification programs. Setting Floor Plans....................................................................................................... 22
the standard for excellence in hoof At-a-Glance Lectures and Demonstrations................................... 26
care, the AFA provides professional Convention Speakers................................................................................. 28
development, certification, Certification Accomplishments............................................................ 35
leadership and resources for the
benefit of the farrier industry and National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition
the welfare of the horse. Floor Plan & Competitor Numbers............................................ 36
Times and Rounds.............................................................................. 38
Judges’ Bios............................................................................................ 41
Rules........................................................................................................... 43
Shoe List................................................................................................... 45
MarketPlace Floor Plan and Schedule.............................................. 50
MarketPlace Exhibitors............................................................................. 51
2020 Annual Awards Ceremony.....................................................62
2021 Achievement Awards Nominees.........................................63
How To: Modifying a Steel Shoe for Desmopathy of the
Collateral Ligaments of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint ..... 64
Burnt .................................................................................................................. 66
Kenny Hoyle, CJF Road to the Journeyman.................................. 68
Yoga for Farriers....................................................................................70
Chapter Presidents...................................................................................... 76
Board of Directors........................................................................................ 80
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AFA President’s Welcome
WELCOME BACK TO TEXAS
It is after a much-awaited 18 months that we are able to come
back together for another jam-packed week sharing education
and camaraderie. We are so very thankful to finally be able to host
the 50th Annual Convention here in Arlington, TX. I have been
honored to have had the ability to work with an amazing team for
the past year and would like to thank everyone for the support in
keeping our great association thriving.
Obviously, the past year has presented many challenges for all
of us, but we have overcome so much by working together for
the common end goal. With this being an incredibly special
anniversary, we have a full schedule and some outstanding
events to recognize many people for the countless hours they
have devoted to making the AFA what it has become today. We
would like to thank the TPFA for being a tremendous host once
again, and we hope you get as much out of this week as we have
from putting it together. I hope everyone has a safe and fun week,
and I look forward to visiting with you all.
Happy 50th!
Respectfully,
Jon Johnson, CJF
President, American FarriersAssociation
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FIA President’s Welcome 7
Hello, Farriers from All Over!
I just wanted to take a moment to welcome you to the GREAT STATE
OF TEXAS!!
If you were here the last time the AFA Convention was in Arlington,
you might remember that you 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 for our attendees. So, finding a great
place to eat and visit with your peers in the farrier industry will be
easily accomplished this year.
I know you are attending the Convention to learn and be involved
in many different things that are going on. To help you during your
visit, the Texas Professional Farriers Association will be offering an
information center near the registration desk, so please visit us for
anything you need while in town! You’ll also be able to purchase
tickets for our OFA/TPFA raffle trailer that supports our Injured
Farriers Fund.
On behalf of the members of the Farrier Industry Association, and
especially those of us here exhibiting in the MarketPlace – we’re
glad you’re here! Please plan to join us in the exhibit hall during the
special events and any time it’s open, as we have a lot of great tools
and items to share with you! Further, the auction during the Grand
Finale banquet will be loaded with great handmade items and
products from both farriers and FIA members, so be sure to check
those out during the week and plan to bid on some super items to
support the AFA!
Finally, we greatly appreciate you doing everything in your power
to keep yourself and others safe during this great event. We know
there has been a lot going on, but we are also confident that
we’ve created the safest possible onsite experience for you all. I
look forward to seeing you around this week! Cheers to the 50th
Anniversary!
Chuck Milne
FIA President
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TPFA Chapter President’s Letter
On behalf of the Texas Professional Farriers Association, I welcome you
to Arlington!
We are honored to have been selected to host the AFA 50th
Anniversary Convention, and we truly hope to help make your
convention experience a memorable one! There are several things
to do within walking distance of the Arlington Expo Center and the
Sheraton Arlington hotel, that is if you and your guests can find any
time in an already fun-packed schedule!
If you need anything while onsite, please stop by the TPFA information
center, or find me in the hallways or in one of the events. Any member
of our Chapter will be happy to help you with whatever you need!
Once again, it is an honor to serve as the Host Chapter for this very
special event, and we thank you for sharing your very limited and
valuable time with us!
Danny Anderson, CJF
TPFA President
Team Trials
Current Team Standings as of September 2021
Competitor Total Points Earned
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Brian Buckner, CJF 56
Patrick Dutton, CJF 54 Am erican Farr
Adam Fahr, CJF 42 ie
Jason Hill, CJF 17
Daniel Jones, CJF 60
Cole McElroy, CJF 17
Mike Miller, CJF 23
Vern Powell, CJF 4 T20ea2m1
Sawyer Spradling, CJF 62
Ryan Stoops, CJF 29
Brian Strelow, CJF 22
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Thank You to Our Volunteers
WE SIMPLY COULD NOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU
Celebrating 50 years together is a remarkable achievement, and for nearly
all of those years, the American Farrier’s Association Annual Convention
has been a cornerstone of what we all love and value the most about our
association. Combining renowned speakers, hands-on demonstrations, the
National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition, certification opportunities,
achievement awards, a fantastic auction, networking events and a robust
Farrier Industry Association MarketPlace, our convention is a massive
undertaking that only comes together due to the efforts of volunteers from
numerous committees, and from all over the country.
Led once again by our Convention Coordinating Committee Chairman, Jon Members of the 2021
Johnson, CJF (current AFA President) and his Co-Chair, Pat Burton, CJF, our Convention Coordinating
volunteers and staff spend hundreds of hours engaged in planning a daily Committee
convention schedule with exceptional speakers and events that all attendees
will find engaging. Our Rules Committee, led by Justin Fry, CJF, works CHAIRMAN
diligently to put on a fair and exciting competition that features some of the Jon Johnson, CJF
best competitors and judges in the world. Craig Stark, CJF, our Certification CO-CHAIRMAN:
Committee Chairman, and his team, plan and execute opportunities to allow Pat Burton, CJF
our attendees to continue their journey towards achieving their certification RULES COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
and endorsement goals. Pre-Certification Chairman, Hank Chisholm, CJF, Justin Fry, CJF
alongside our Certification Instructors, work hard to produce hands-on FIA MARKETPLACE CHAIR
demonstration stations that allow attendees to learn through practical Emily Bull
application. Whatever you are looking to learn, accomplish, or achieve during MEMBERS
the AFA convention, our volunteers have made it happen. Caren Cartwright (AFA Administration)
And of course, since we are celebrating 50 years, we’ve had even more help Melanie Fransen (AFA/FIA Administration)
this year in planning special events to recognize and thank the many men and Martha Jones (AFA/FIA Executive Director)
women who have selflessly devoted their time and talent to make the AFA what Andrew Wells, CJF
it has become today. With that, I’d like to thank Eric Nygaard, CJF, our Historical HOST CHAPTER
& Memorial Council Chairman, for the many hours he’s spent helping us create Texas Professional Farriers Association (TPFA)
moments this week that we will all treasure for years to come.
But even beyond those very integral elements, volunteers throughout the Committee Contributors
week work tremendously hard to ensure your experience is everything you
could have hoped for. They help our staff at registration, work hard to ensure ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE
the contest floor is a safe and fun experience for both the competitors and Tim Koelln, CJF (Chairman)
attendees, lead lectures that are informative and educational, work late into AMERICAN FARRIERS TEAM
the night to ensure the integrity of our election ballot count, and produce a Travis Smith, CJF (Team Manager)
Grand Finale that is a tremendous experience – not just for those receiving CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE
awards – but for all of us in attendance. Craig Stark, CJF (Chairman)
And each year, a local AFA host chapter provides the “extra” that’s needed to COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
pull off this outstanding event. From providing members to help in all aspects Heather Beauchemin, CJF, TE (Chairman)
of the event to assisting with any special needs while we’re in town, and from HISTORICAL & MEMORIAL COUNCIL
helping with logistics to providing assistance with our Grand Finale, the host Eric Nygaard, CJF (Chairman)
chapter goes above and beyond to ensure our convention runs seamlessly. NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
This year, the Texas Professional Farriers Association, led by President, Danny Don Gustafson, CJF (Chairman)
Anderson, CJF, has stepped up to the plate for us once again. Special thanks PRE-CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE
to all the members of the TPFA for your enthusiasm and efforts – you are Hank Chisholm, CJF (Chairman)
sincerely appreciated. RULES COMMITTEE
We are well aware that it is only because of all of these volunteers that we’re Justin Fry, CJF (Chairman)
able to continue to produce an event unlike any other in our industry. And it is
our hope that as you see them dashing from one event to the next this week,
you’ll take a minute to thank them for their contributions. For 50 years, we
have been – and will continue to be – incredibly grateful for their efforts and
dedication. We simply could not do this without them.
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CHARTER MEMBERS of the 50Years
1971-2021
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
1988 – 1989 J. Scott Simpson, CJF #191
1989 – 1990 Allen Smith, CJF #236
1990 – 1994 Randy Luikart, CJF #606
1994 – 1995 Allen Smith, CJF #236
1995 – 1996 Michael DeLeonardo, CJF #154
1996 – 1998 Lim Couch, CJF #76
1998 – 2002 Emil Carre, CJF #587
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 1974 – East Lansing, MI
2019 - Tulsa, OK 1996 – Kansas City, MO 1973 – El Paso, TX
2018 – Reno, NV 1995 – Portland, OR 1972 – El Paso, TX
2017 – Arlington, TX 1994 – Lexington, KY 1971 – Las Cruces, NM
2016 – Mobile, AL 1993 – Albuquerque, NM (Charter Meeting)
2015 – Overland Park/Kansas City, KS 1992 – Daytona Beach, FL
2014 – Reno, NV 1991 – Little Rock, AR
2013 – Baton Rouge, LA 1990 – Lubbock, TX
2012 – Mobile, AL 1989 – Reno, NV
2011 – Lexington, KY 1988 – Lexington, KY
2010 – Portland, OR 1987 – Albuquerque, NM
2009 – Chattanooga, TN 1986 – Jackson, MS
2008 – Lexington, KY 1985 – Raleigh, NC
2007 – Albuquerque, NM 1984 – Portland, OR
2006 – Omaha, NE 1983 – Houston, TX
2005 – Chattanooga, TN 1982 – Valley Forge, PA
2004 – Rochester, NY 1981 – Albuquerque, NM
2003 – Salt Lake City, UT 1980 – Jackson, MS
2002 – Lexington, KY 1979 – Fresno, CA
2001 – Kansas City, MO 1978 – East Lansing, MI
2000 – Ontario, CA 1977 – Lakewood, CO
1999 – Lexington, KY 1976 – Raleigh, NC
1998 – Rochester, NY 1975 – Las Vegas, NV
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45 & 50 Year Members 50Years
1971-2021
50 Year Member
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS | 1971-2021 Walter Taylor, CF Martin Kenny, CJF
William Kuegel
45+ Year Members Dennis Manning, CJF
Wayne Allen, CJF C. Thomas McNew
David Birdsall, CJF Bill Miller, CJF
Rusty Brown, CF Dennis Nelson, CJF
Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF Ed Reardon, CJF
Reuel Darling, CJF George Reddin, DVM
Michael DeLeonardo, CJF David Remley
Steve Eastman, CF David Richison, CJF
John Fair Thomas Rowles
Ada Gates-Patton James Sproles, CJF
James Gifford, CF Roy Wagoner, CF
Lee Green, CJF
Henry Heymering, CJF
AFA Certification Examiners Emeritus
Established in 2010 to recognize those Examiners who served for five or more years.
Wayne Allen, CJF Dave Ferguson, CJF Ken Lyon, CJF
Gene Armstrong, CJF Pat Gallahan, CJF* Dennis Manning, CJF*
Brian Barrett, CJF Allan Gideon, CJF Ray Matthews, CJF
Dick Becker, CJF* Jason Harmeson, CJF Sandy McBeath, CJF
Greg Burdette, CJF* Rod Harney, CJF Bob Mederos, CJF
Jerry Caswell, CJF Dan Hausman, CJF Stephen Morris, CJF
Danvers Child, CJF Robbie Hunziker, CJF Bob Pethick, CJF
Bruce Daniels, CJF* Rusty Jenkins, CJF Bill Searle, CJF
Bob Davis, CJF Alice Johnson, CJF Steve Stevenson, CJF*
Robert Grover, CJF Raymond “Wally” Johnson, CJF John Voigt, CJF*
Mike Edwards, CJF Brice Laraway, CJF Bruce Wilderoter, CJF
Andrew Elsbree, CJF Randy Luikart, CJF David Wright, CJF
*Served as Certification Committee Chairman
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American Farriers Team Alumni erican Farr
Am ie
Augenstein, Mike.............2011, 2010 McCue, Larry.....................1999 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS | 1971-2021
Becker, Richard (Dick)....2004, 2003, 2002, 1995
Blombach, John...............1983, 1982 McLane, Myron.................1984, 1983
Bloom, Roy.........................1990, 1989
Bromley, Jason..................2011 McNerney, John...............2004, 2002
Butler, Doug......................1986, 1980
Byrne, Tim...........................2017 McPhee, Tim......................2016, 2015, 2009 T20ea2m1
Carter, Shayne...................1998, 1997, 1993, 1990, 1988, 1986 Mederos, Bob....................1998, 1997
Caudle, Kirk........................1995
Chance, Chad....................2016, 2015 Mederos, Robbie..............2014
Clark, Tyson........................2019
Crawford, Larry.................1981 Miller, Jack..........................1980
Daniels, Bruce...................1992, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1981,
Milster, Mark......................2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
1980, 1979
Davidson, Scott................1990, 1989, 1986 Moon, Grant......................1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Dodridge, Jeff...................1979
Duckett, Dave...................1993, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1987, 1986 Nelson, Brian.....................2010, 2009
Dutton, Patrick..................2020, 2019
Edens, Austin.....................2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 Nygren, Joe........................2017, 2015
Engler, Jake........................2014, 2009, 2008
Engler, Jeff..........................1991 Osborne, Bryan.................2017, 2012, 2011, 2010
Fahr, Adam.........................2020
Ferguson, Dave................1997, 1995, 1994, 1989, 1988, 1980 Overly, Chris......................2012
Foy, James..........................2008, 2000
Franklin, Dusty..................2010, 2009 Owen, John........................1996
Frisco, Victor......................2015
Fry, Justin............................2013, 2012 Parks, Bob...........................1990, 1988
Gatski, Gunner..................1981
Gooding, Sam...................2005 Pearson, Dean...................1987
Green, Lee..........................1982
Green, Trey.........................2006, 2005 Pethick, Bob.......................1994, 1993, 1992, 1988, 1986, 1985
Gregory, Chris...................2013
Gregory, Cody...................2012 Poor, Bill..............................2007, 2006, 2002
Haight, Gordon.................1979
Haley, Kevin.......................1996, 1995 Poor, Jim.............................1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1989
Harmeson, Jason.............2005
Harney, Rod.......................1992, 1991 Price, Troy...........................2008, 2003, 2002
Haussman, Dan................1992, 1991
Highfield, Hank.................2005, 2004 Quick, Jim...........................2001, 1997, 1996
Hornquist, Vern................1982
Jones, Daniel.....................2020, 2019, 2012, 2011 Reed, Billy...........................2007, 2006
Keith, Jim............................1993, 1988
Kiner, William.....................2018 Russell, Dave......................1994, 1992, 1991, 1987, 1984,
Koons, Travis......................2007, 2006
Lieser, Gene.......................2009, 2008 1983, 1981
Luikart, Randy...................1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979
Mangan, Ben.....................2014, 2011, 2010 Schneider, Mark...............2013
Manning, Dennis.............1987, 1986, 1984
Marshall, Bob....................1981, 1980, 1979 Scudder, Jeremy...............2016, 2015
Sharp, Jay...........................1979
Skradzio, Bob....................1985, 1982
Slansky, Bob.......................2008
Smith, Jason......................2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1994
Smith, Travis......................2019, 2018, 2017
Spradling, Sawyer............2020
Stanley, Josh......................2014, 2013
Swarr, Caleb.......................2020
Trnka, Bodie.......................2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Trnka, Craig........................2018, 2016, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998,
1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Trow, Conrad.....................2007
Walker, Todd......................2006, 2005, 2004
Ward, Danny......................1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
Weaver, Lamar..................2018, 2013
Wells, Andrew...................2017, 2016
Wells, Rusty........................2018, 2014
Wurst, Ken..........................1985, 1983
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Schedule of Events
Key H CC
Certification Competition FIA Lectures, FIA MarketPlace Concessions Hotel Convention
Committee Demos & Center
Events Hands-On
Monday, November 8
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Certification Committee Meeting H: World Series I & II
8.30 am Pre-Certification Committee Meeting
H: Champions Ballroom II
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm AFA Board Meeting CC: South Lobby
H: Triple Crown
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm AFA / FIA Registration H: Super Bowl I
H: Champions Ballroom III
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Therapeutic Exam Presentations & Written Tests H: Champions Ballroom III
H: Champions Ballroom III
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Rules Committee Meeting
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Certification Workshop
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Certification Written Tests
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Judges, Stewards & Competitors Meeting
Tuesday, November 9
8:00 am – 5:00 pm AFA / FIA Registration CC: South Lobby
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Clothier Open H: Stanley Cup
8:00 am – 11:00 am 2021 NATIONAL FORGING & HORSESHOEING COMPETITION CC: Hall 2-4
8:00 am – 8:10 am Opening Ceremony CC: Hall 2-4
8:15 am – 9:00 am Class 1: Intermediate Journeyman - Round 1 - Sponsored by FPD, Inc. CC: Hall 2-4
9:15 am – 10:00 am Intermediate Journeyman - Round 2 - Sponsored by FPD, Inc. CC: Hall 2-4
10:15am – 11:00 am Class 2: Open Journeyman - Round 1 - Sponsored by Thoro’Bred / Kahn Forge CC: Hall 2-4
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Open Journeyman - Round 2 - Sponsored by Thoro’Bred / Kahn Forge CC: Hall 2-4
8:45 am – 12:15 pm LECTURES & DEMOS CC: Grand Ballroom 4
8:45 am – 9:45 am Tom Petersen, CJF - Developing Strategies for Efficiency CC: Grand Ballroom 4
10:00 am – 11:00 am Lee Olsen, CJF - Not Your Ordinary Performance Horse Shoeing CC: Grand Ballroom 4
11:15 am – 12:15 pm Grant Moon, CJF, FWCF - Every Day Shoeing for Support & Mechanics CC: Grand Ballroom 4
9:00 am – 4:00 pm HANDS–ON STATIONS CC: Hall 2-4
9:00 am – 4:00 pm HANDS–ON STATIONS CC: Hall 2-4
Work One–on–One with Pre-Certification Instructors
9:00 am – 10:00 am Pre-Certification Written Workshop H: Masters Boardroom
1:00 pm – 4:45 pm 2021 NATIONAL FORGING & HORSESHOEING COMPETITION CC: Hall 2-4
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Class 3: Intermediate Bar Shoe - Round 1 - Sponsored by FPD, Inc. CC: Hall 2-4
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Intermediate Bar Shoe - Round 2- Sponsored by FPD, Inc. CC: Hall 2-4
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Class 4: Open Roadster - Round 1 - Sponsored by Stockhoff’s Horseshoes & Supplies CC: Hall 2-4
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Open Roadster - Round 2 - Sponsored by Stockhoff’s Horseshoes & Supplies CC: Hall 2-4
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TUESDAY CONTINUED
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pre-Certification Written Workshop H: Masters Boardroom
2:00 pm – 4:45 pm LECTURES & DEMOS CC: Grand Ballroom 4
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Shayne Carter, CJF, MS - 49 Years of Horseshoeing CC: Grand Ballroom 4
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Shayne Carter, CJF, MS - Demonstration on Damascus Steel CC: Grand Ballroom 4
& Knife Making
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm FIA MarketPlace Exhibitor Move-In CC: Hall 1
7:00pm – 8:00pm Legends Exhibiton CC: Hall 2-4
Wednesday, November 10 H: Wimbledon
CC: South Lobby
6:00 am – 8:00 am Anvil 21 Club Breakfast (Members only) H: Stanley Cup
8:00 am – 5:00 pm AFA / FIA Registration CC: Hall 1
CC: Hall 2-4
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Clothier Open CC: Hall 2-4
8:00 am – 3:00 pm FIA MarketPlace Exhibitor Move–In (loading dock closes at 3:00 pm) CC: Hall 2-4
CC: Hall 2-4
8:00 am – 3:00 pm HANDS–ON STATIONS CC: Hall 2-4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
CC: Hall 2-4
8:00 am – 3:00 pm HANDS–ON STATIONS CC: Hall 2-4
Work One–on–One with Pre-Certification Instructors CC: Hall 2-4
CC: Grand Ballroom 4
8:45 am – 5:15 pm 2021 NATIONAL FORGING & HORSESHOEING COMPETITION CC: Grand Ballroom 4
8:45 am – 10:00 am Class 5: Intermediate Specialty Forging - Round 1 - Sponsored by FPD, Inc CC: Grand Ballroom 4
CC: Grand Ballroom 4
10:15 am - 11:45 am Intermediate Specialty Forging - Round 2 - Sponsored by FPD, Inc. CC: Grand Ballroom 4
CC: Grand Ballroom 4
12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Class 6: Open Specialty Forging - Round 1 - Sponsored by Mustad USA CC: Grand Ballroom 4
2:30 pm –4:00 pm Open Specialty Forging - Round 2 -- Sponsored by Mustad USA H: Masters Boardroom
H: Masters Boardroom
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Vern Hornquist Memorial Class CC: Hall 1
8:00 am – 4:00 pm LECTURES & DEMOS CC: Hall 2-4
CC: Hall 2-4
8:00 am – 9:00 pm Dr Brent Barrett, DVM, CJF - Support Materials: Options to Help Horses & CC: Hall 2-4
Avoid Complications
9:10 am – 10:10 am Bodie Trnka, CJF - Putting the Basics into Everyday Shoemaking
10:20 am – 11:20 am Jim Poor, CJF - Tool Maintenance
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Dusty Franklin, CJF, ASF, AWCF - Shoeing for Functionality Using Anatomoy
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Blane Chapman, CJF - Hoof Angles, Hoof Maps and Horseshoes
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CF and CJF Demonstrations by AFA Examiners Live Horse Demos Showing
the Scoring of the Practical Exams . Q and A Session
9:00 pm – 10:00 am Pre-Certification Written Workshop
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pre-Certification Written Workshop
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm FIA MARKETPLACE OPEN Opening Reception: All registered attendees
welcome for cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
Auction Item Display
5:45 pm – 8:25 pm 2021 NATIONAL FORGING & HORSESHOEING COMPETITION
5:45 pm – 6:55 pm Class 7: Two Person Draft - Round 1 - Sponsored by Anvil Brand
7:15 pm – 8:25 pm Two Person Draft - Round 2 - Sponsored by Anvil Brand
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Schedule of Events
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, November 11 H: World Series
CC: Hall 2-4
7:30 am – 8:30 am Chapter President’s Breakfast CC: South Lobby
7:00 am – 10:00 am Certification Shoe Examinations & TE Modern Materials Examinations H: Stanley Cup
8:00 am – 5:00 pm AFA / FIA Registration H: Champions Ballroom I
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Clothier Open CC: Grand Ballroom 4
8:00 am – 10:00 am FIA Business Conference & Membership Meeting CC: Grand Ballroom 4
8:30 am – 3:15 pm LECTURES & DEMOS
8:30 am – 9:50 am American Farriers Team Demonstrations - Live Shoeing with Adam, Daniel, CC: Grand Ballroom 4
CC: Grand Ballroom 4
Patrick and Sawyer CC: Grand Ballroom 4
10:00 am – 10:50 am Dennis Manning, CJF - Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Ray Legel, CJF - Blasts from the Past CC: Hall 1
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Dr Amy Armentrout, DVM, MS, DACVS - Surgical & Soundness CC: Hall 2-4
Considerations for the Foot CC: Hall 2-4
10:30 pm - 12:30 pm FIA MARKETPLACE OPEN - Auction Item Display CC: Hall 2-4
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm HANDS–ON STATIONS CC: Hall 2-4
CC: Hall 2-4
Work One-on-One with Pre-Certification Instructors CC: Hall 2-4
10:30 am – 2:30 pm 2021 NATIONAL FORGING & HORSESHOEING COMPETITION CC: Hall 2-4
CC: Hall 1
Capewell North American Challenge Cup - Sponsored by Mustad USA H: Masters Boardroom
10:30 am – 11:30 am Live Shoeing Finals - Round 1 CC: Hall 1
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Live Shoeing Finals - Round 2 H: Champions Ballroom I
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Live Shoeing Finals - Round 3 Sheraton Hotel
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Live Shoeing Finals - Round 4
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm MarketPlace Exhibitor & FIA Member Only Time
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pre-Certification Written Workshop
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm FIA MARKETPLACE OPEN Cash bar available, Auction Item Display
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Forefathers of the AFA Round Table
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm JARROD MORRIS - Nashville Recording Artist - Brought to you by TPFA
Friday, November 12
7:30 am - 9:30 am Certification Written Tests H: Champions Ballroom III
8:00 am – 12:00 pm AFA / FIA Registration CC: South Lobby
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Clothier Open H: Stanley Cup
8:00 am – 8:50 pm AFA Membership Meeting CC: Grand Ballroom 4
9:00 am – 10:30 am LECTURES & DEMOS CC: Grand Ballroom 4
9:00 am – 10:20 am The Jim Linzy Memorial Keynote Speaker: Patrick Reilly - Fads in the Farrier CC: Grand Ballroom 4
Industry: Revisiting Our Response
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FRIDAY CONTINUED
8:30 am – 10:00 am MarketPlace Exhibitor & FIA Member Only Time - New Board Member CC: Hall 1
Welcome
10:30 am – 12:30 pm FIA MARKETPLACE OPEN Auction Item Display CC: Hall 1
12:45 pm – 3:00 pm Exhibitor Move-Out CC: Hall 1
12:45 pm – 4:15 pm LECTURES & DEMOS CC: Grand Ballroom 4
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm Myron McLane, CJF - Using & Understanding Frog Support CC: Grand Ballroom 4
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Jim Keith, CJF - Looking Back: A Brief History of My Relationship with the AFA CC: Grand Ballroom 4
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Tom Trosin, CJF - Hello, Good Bye, and Everything In Between CC: Grand Ballroom 4
5:30 pm – 10:30 pm AFA Grand Finale, Auction & Awards Reception H: Hall 2-4
Registered Attendees: Join the fun at the closing extravaganza with
complimentary reception, cash bar, live & silent auction, award
presentations, special recognitions, and the presentation of the 2022
American Farriers Team! Please bring your badge to the Grand Finale for
entrance.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Lectures, Demos & Hands-On at a Glance
Arlington Expo Center: Grand Ballroom 4
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 8:45 am – 9:45 am Developing Strategies for Efficiency
Tom Petersen, CJF 10:00 am – 11:00 am Not Your Ordinary Performance Horse Shoeing
Lee Olsen, CJF 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Every Day Shoeing for Support & Mechanics
Grant Moon, CJF, FWCF 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm 49 Years of Horseshoeing
Shayne Carter, CJF, MS 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Demonstration on Damascus Steel & Knife Making
Shayne Carter, CJF, MS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Dr Brent Barrett, DVM, CJF 8:00 am – 9:00 am Support Materials: Options to Help Horses
& Avoid Complications
Putting the Basics into Everyday Shoemaking
Bodie Trnka, CJF 9:10 am – 10:10 am
Tool Maintenance
Jim Poor, CJF 10:20 am – 11:20 am
Shoeing for Functionality Using Anatomy
Dusty Franklin, CJF, ASF, AWCF 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Hoof Angles, Hoof Maps, and Horseshoes
Blane Chapman, CJF 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
CF and CJF Demonstrations – Live Horse Demos
AFA Examiners 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Showing the Scoring of the Practical Exams.
Q and A Session
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 8:30 am – 9:50 am Live Shoeing with Adam, Daniel, Patrick and Sawyer
American Farriers Team 10:00 am – 10:50 pm Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Dennis Manning, CJF 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Blasts From the Past
Ray Legel, CJF 2:15 am – 3:15 pm Surgical & Soundness Considerations for the Foot
Dr Amy Armentrout, DVM, MS, DACVS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Patrick Reilly 9:00 am – 10:20 am Jim Linzy Memorial Speaker
Fads in the Farrier Industry: Revisiting Our Response
Using & Understanding Frog Support
Myron McLane, CJF 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Looking Back: A Brief History of My Relationship
Jim Keith, CJF 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm with the AFA
Hello, Good Bye, and Everything In Between
Tom Trosin, CJF 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
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Hands-On Stations
Arlington Expo Center: Hall 2-4
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Hands-On Demos 9:00 pm – 4:00 pm Work One–on–One with Pre-Certification
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AFA Registration Office
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
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2021 AFA Convention Speakers
CONVENTION SPEAKERS Amy Armentrout, DVM, MS, DACVS AMY ARMENTROUT, DVM, MS, DACVS
Brent Barrett, DVM, CJF Dr. Amy Armentrout was born and raised in southern Nevada and attended the University
of Nevada for her bachelor’s degrees. She then graduated from Colorado State University
with honors in 2006 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. Following the
completion of her degree, she obtained an internship at Pioneer Equine Hospital, in
Oakdale, CA, a referral center specializing in equine lameness and surgery that had an
on-site podiatry center. After her internship, she stayed at PEH for one year as an associate,
continuing to work with some of the best veterinarians and farriers in the country.
Dr. Armentrout then completed a surgical residency at Kansas State University in 2011,
where she earned her master’s degree in clinical sciences with a focus on equine lameness.
She became a board-certified surgeon in 2012 and is currently recognized as a Diplomate
of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Dr. Armentrout is certified in veterinary acupuncture, as well as certified in animal
chiropractor by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Using a combination of
her advanced lameness diagnostic skills, chiropractic care, and acupuncture, she has been
helping her patients to stay in the best physical state and to compete at increasingly high
levels of competition.
Dr. Armentrout is an active member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners
(AAEP), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American College of
Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA).
Topic: Surgical & Soundness Considerations for the Foot
As veterinarians, we are often trying to achieve high levels of performance on a client-
dictated schedule. Without appropriate farrier care and an excellent farrier-veterinarian
relationship, soundness goals cannot be reliably achieved. Additionally, surgical outcomes
are often reliant upon excellent post-operative care, where the farrier is usually the
key player in determining success. The way the horse interacts with the ground affects
the health of the entire musculoskeletal system, and the health of the musculoskeletal
system affects the health of the horse. Farrier care is a key component of health, not just
soundness.
BRENT BARRETT, DVM, CJF
Dr. Brent Barrett is a veterinarian and certified journeyman farrier practicing in Ocala,
Florida. His practice, Barrett Equine Lameness and Podiatry, includes lameness work, foot
related surgeries, general podiatry, and consults. Dr. Barrett has given multiple clinics and
lectures throughout the US to both farriers and veterinarians. He believes education is the
key to bridging the gap between veterinarians, farriers, and owners, resulting in the best
possible outcome for the horse.
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
Shayne started working with his father before he began elementary school. At age five,
he would hand tools to him; at age 11, he was trimming horse hooves, and by 13 he
was shoeing. He had his own farrier business in high school, taking the horses his dad
couldn’t get to. After being rejected by local farriers for an apprenticeship, Shayne looked
elsewhere to get an education. He found Jay Sharp in Salmon, ID. Jay taught advanced
farrier classes, but more importantly Jay taught Shayne a lot about forge work. To further
educate himself he went to many different clinics in neighboring states, which usually
had contests afterwards. Shayne was a quick learner and very diligent in his practice. He
feels that competition made him a better farrier for his everyday work shoeing horses. He
developed his talents, but not without a lot of hard work.
In 1984, Shayne was the first American to win the World Champion Blacksmith
Competition (WCBC) held in conjunction with the Calgary Stampede. As a matter of fact,
he was the only American who won this prestigious title until 1999. Shayne is still the
youngest participant to win the WCBC title at age 23.
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Shayne Carter, CJF, MS Over the years, Shayne has been very active in competitions, winning spots on the American CONVENTION SPEAKERS
Blane Chapman, CJF Farriers Team in 1986, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997 and 1998. Shayne was the Team Captain
(National and Overall High Point Winner) several of the years he was on the team.
A very meaningful award, to him, was in 1998 when he received the Jim Linzy Outstanding
Clinician Award.
Shayne travels all over the world teaching clinics to other farriers and knife makers. Both are
trades one can never master, and it is a continual educational process. He not only teaches
other farriers horseshoeing skills, but he also teaches tool making. He is very advanced in
his blacksmithing, as well, and makes beautiful decorative and functional items such as coat
racks, gates, and dragons. Shayne is also a Master Bladesmith from the American Bladesmith
Society. His knives can be seen at ShayneCarterKnives.com.
In 2000, Shayne was voted “Farrier Industry Legend”. This was awarded to the top 25 most
influential contributors to the farrier industry. And finally, in 2003, he was inducted into the
International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.
In 2016, Shayne was on Season 3 of Forged In Fire, winning the $10,000 prize. The family
council decided to go to Manual Antonio in Costa Rica for two weeks (IT WAS AWESOME!), and
he returned for another episode “Champion of Champions” where he placed 2nd to his friend
Travis Wuertz.
This trade, which is very beloved to Shayne, has taken him all over the world, including
England, Scotland, France, Alberta, Quebec, Japan, and nearly every state in America.
Shayne and Trisha have been married nearly 30 years and have 6 children, including two boys,
Chance and Riley. Chance works with Shayne shoeing horses and Riley loves blacksmithing/
bladesmithing, but not enough to make it a profession. Additionally, they have four girls,
Trudy, Babe (Shaylee), Clover and Eva. Trudy has 4 children. Chance, Riley and Babe all got
married in less than a year, but they still come home to haul hay. The kids can’t believe their
dad has more followers on Instagram than they do!
Topic 1: 49 Years of Horseshoeing
Shayne will speak on many topics that he has learned over the years. As can be noted from
Shayne’s bio, he has had many unique experiences and opportunities. Tune in to Shayne’s
lecture to grab nuggets of wisdom gleaned from 49 years of horseshoeing.
Topic 2: Demonstration on Damascus Steel & Knife Making
With knife making becoming a popular hobby, turned “side-gig” for many, this is a great
opportunity to learn from a master bladesmith. Shayne will use this time to discuss and
demonstrate methods using Damascus steel.
BLANE CHAPMAN, CJF
Blane Chapman, CJF is a Certified Journeyman Farrier from Lubbock, Texas. Blane is a 1993
graduate of Texas A&M University where he received his degree in Rangeland Ecological and
Management, and in 1996, he completed the master’s program at Sul Ross State University
in Animal Science. Blane has been a noted speaker for events including TEVA, the Southwest
Veterinary Symposium, and the American Farrier’s Association National Convention, as well as
a clinician/consultant for Mustad USA. Blane has a mixed farrier practice, and his experience
in treating difficult lameness cases has made him widely recognized and called upon when
many conventional shoeing applications have failed. Currently, Blane is the farrier for Brock
Veterinary Clinic in La Mesa, Texas and the 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas. Blane is an avid
horseman and team roper. Blane’s ability to convey his ideas and shoeing protocols will give
you a solid baseline to take home and put into practice.
Topic: Hoof Angles, Hoof Maps, and Horseshoes
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
Owner/Instructor of Five Star Horseshoeing School in Minco, OK, American Farrier’s
Association Examiner, 2010 American Farrier’s Association Educator of the Year, Two-time
American Farriers Team Member, 2011-12, 2014-15 World Championship Blacksmith Team
Member, Co-Author of “Let’s Get Practical” , A Common Sense Approach to Preparing for
Certification, 2013 American Farriers Association Educator of the Year and Clinician of the Year
nominee, 2018, 2020 American Farriers Association Clinician of the Year nominee, 2021 AFA
Educator of the Year nominee.
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AFA 2021 Convention Speakers
CONVENTION SPEAKERS Dusty Franklin, CJF, ASF, AWCF Dusty has been shoeing horses full-time since 1992, after working for his father, who is also a
Jim Keith, CJF Certified Journeyman Farrier, for several years. He has been involved in the horse industry for
over 35 years as a youth competitor and amateur competitor showing horses and competing in
farrier contests beginning at the age of 20.
In 1995, Dusty began working towards his Certified Farrier certification. Soon after, he
earned his certification as a Certified Journeyman Farrier. In 1996, Dusty began competing in
horseshoeing competitions around the United States and Canada, advancing from a Division
I competitor to the Open Division within one year. Dusty was asked to become an American
Farrier’s Association Certification Tester in 1997 and traveled to certifications working with
Examiners. He was then asked to become an American Farrier’s Association Provisional
Examiner in 1997 and traveled to certifications working with Examiners and became an
Examiner in 2003. He is currently one of twenty Examiners within the AFA that certify farriers
under its current guidelines. Dusty competed at the Convention Competition earning a spot
on the American Farriers Association Team in February of 2009. He was also nominated by
members of the American Farrier’s Association as “Outstanding Educator”, “Outstanding
Clinician” and “Edward Martin Humanitarian Award” in 2009 and was awarded the 2010
“Outstanding Educator”. Dusty has co-written flash card system for preparing for the
certification process called “Let’s Get Practical” which is sold throughout the United States.
Dusty has been given the opportunity to attend and give clinics in Brazil, Canada, England,
South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and throughout the United States.
Dusty has competed as a competitor on the American Farriers Team in 2009 & 2010 and
the World Championship Blacksmith Team in 2012 and 2015. He also won the hard-earned
Stonewell Striker of the Year for 2011. He has completed the F.I.T.S. Exam (Farrier International
Testing System) which is an international farrier testing system in several different countries
and is now an Examiner with that organization and believes in further education through
competition, certification, and clinics. In 2017, Dusty traveled to England and earned the title of
Associate of the Worshipful Company of Farriers.
Although often seen as a competitor and certification Examiner, Dusty is proud of his
accomplishments as an Educator at Five Star Horseshoeing School and the education that he is
able to provide the students that come through the school as well as those passing through for
clinics and workshops.
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
After shoeing his first horse in the 1950s, Jim Keith continued that journey until 2018. He
worked as a farrier mostly full time through the years, but did alternate to part-time on several
occasions, such as when he was managing the registered cattle and horse operation for a large
ranch.
He received his CJF in 1983, as one of only about 12 in the USA at that time. He updated three
times in the following years as the criteria changed on the testing procedure.
At 43 years of age, he began competing in regional and national competitions and continued
until about 2013. During that time, he has seen huge improvements in the abilities of American
farriers to forge their own shoes and tools.
He was a regular competitor at the Calgary Stampede World Championship Blacksmith Contest
for several decades, placing in the top ten in the world each decade and winning the shoeing in
1991. Jim has won the creative blacksmith title at Calgary several times.
He has judged the Calgary competition and AFA Convention contest three times each, along
with the Brazilian and Japanese National Championships, and most recently, the WCB finals in
Fort Worth, Texas.
Jim also designed a curriculum for a vocational school program and taught it for 14 years. He
has served on the AFA Board of Directors and as Chairman for the Registry of Farrier Educators,
along with holding offices in the New Mexico Professional Horseshoers Association and TriState
Farriers Association. He was also manager of the American Farriers Team for a brief time. In 1994,
Jim was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.
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Jim manufactured the TFT brand of horseshoes, as well as farrier and blacksmith tools under the
name of Jim Keith Tools. Both businesses were sold in 1998 and 2016, respectively. Jim continued
to shoe horses for another two years before confining his activities to drawing and writing.
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 RAY LEGEL, CJF CONVENTION SPEAKERS
Ray comes to you from Waverly, Iowa. He was the first Iowan to join the AFA (#A-657, now regular
member #2253). Ray was the first Iowan to pass the present day AFA CJF test, and he co-founded
the Iowa Professional Farriers Association in 1984.
Ray has had articles published in the American Farriers Journal, the Draft Horse Journal, and
Western Horseman. He self-published a book he wrote, “Tales of a Horseshoer!” in 2002.
He was the first farrier from the U.S. to be asked to do a clinic in Brazil in 1989; however he had his
passport in hand when his back went out. Ray called Grant Moon and Grant flew down and did
the one week clinic. This opened the door for many U.S. farriers to go down and do clinics. Ray has
mentored countless beginning farriers.
Ray is the second Iowan to be inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame in 2009.
He has shod or trimmed over 100,000 head of horses, mules and donkeys, 33 sheep, 4 goats and 1
potbellied pig.
In January 1987, Ray made the decision to move to Texas where horseshoeing isn’t so seasonal.
He left 224 Iowa customers and moved to Gainesville. Four days later he landed 269 horses for the
Carol Rose Ranch, 50 head of Cutting horses for EE Ranches of Texas that Guy Wood was training,
and one other barn with 40 head of Cutting horses. Later on, Lazy E Ranches from Guthrie, OK
hauled down a trailer load of lame horses to Carol’s for him to shoe every six weeks.
Ray is a U.S. Army veteran, having spent a tour in Vietnam in 1967-68 with the 11th Armoured
Cavalry. Ray is now retired, does small engine repair and plays the guitar and sings at nursing
homes.
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 DENNIS C. MANNING, CJF
For more than forty years Mr. Manning operated a blacksmith horseshoeing forge in remote, rural
Loka, Utah. Most tools, and all horseshoes used in the forge, were hand forged. Seven sons each
took their turn working with their father, two eventually becoming professional farriers. His son
Jacob presently serves on the AFA Board of Directors.
Mr. Manning, AFA Member #270 since 1977, was involved in the formation of the internationally
acclaimed AFA Certification program. Over the years, besides conducting AFA Certification exams,
he also presented horseshoeing and tool making clinics throughout the United States and Canada,
as well as in Japan and Australia. Most recently, after retiring from shoeing horses in 2015, Mr.
Manning volunteered two terms as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
serving a total of three years in the islands of the Philippines.
Mr. Manning has many accolades including: AFA Board of Directors - several terms between 1982 –
2015, AFA Certification Examiner 30 plus years – Chairman 17 years, American Farriers Team/North
American Horseshoeing Team four years, World Champion Horseshoer, Calgary Stampede 1985,
AFA Contest Judge: six times (1985, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2001, 2008), AFA Achievement Awards: Walt
Taylor Award 1992, Jim Linzy Outstanding Clinician 2003, Award for Excellence in Administration
2006, Journalism Award 2014, and was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame
1994.
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 hired him, encouraging him to get a forge
and keep improving his skills. After joining the American Farrier’s Association, a whole new world
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AFA 2021 Convention Speakers
CONVENTION SPEAKERS Myron McLane, CJF opened. The AFA provided opportunities to learn and develop skills, comradeship with fellow
horseshoers, and perhaps most importantly, opportunities to serve.
Grant Moon, CJF, FWCF
MYRON MCLANE, CJF
32 Myron McLane, a native of Somerset Massachusetts, has over 57 years of experience in shoeing
horses. Myron served an eight-year apprenticeship with Robert O. McCarthy of Medfield,
Massachusetts, shoeing field hunters, jumpers, thoroughbred racehorses and padded horses.
After finishing his apprenticeship, Myron began shoeing Standardbred racehorses in a shop at
Foxboro Raceway in Foxboro, MA. During the eighteen years he spent with the harness horses,
he also kept a general shoeing practice. In 1986, Myron moved into a shop at the veterinarian
practice of Dr. Richard Sheehan in Mansfield, MA. Since then, he worked with Dr. Sheehan until
the doctor’s retirement, as well as with veterinarians and farriers from all over the country,
concentrating on therapeutic shoeing. He continues to maintain his shoeing practice.
Myron is a member of the American Farrier’s Association. In 1982 and 1983, Myron was
a member of the North American Horseshoeing Team, representing the US in shoeing
competitions in the US, England and Scotland. He has received numerous awards including
the AFA Administration Award, Outstanding Clinician of the Year Award, The Walt Taylor
Award (twice) and The Farrier Legend Award, and has been inducted into the International
Horseshoeing Hall of Fame. He served as chair of the AFA Contest and Rules Committee for 29
years, and was also a member of the AFA Convention Planning Committee.
Myron has presented clinics and judged farrier competitions throughout the United States and
abroad. He was an educational consultant for Mustad Inc. for over 25 years and helped in the
development of their glue on shoes and many other products.
He pioneered the use of the Egg-Bar/Heart Bar shoe for the treatment of lameness, other than
laminitis. Myron is the inventor of the “Myron McLane Full Support Pad” and was awarded a US
Patent for the pad. The pad has been invaluable to veterinarians and farriers in the treatment of
hoof capsule lameness. He is also known for his line of “Myron McLane Farrier Aprons”. He is one
of America’s leading farrier educators and is well known as a source of innovative solutions to
lameness problems in horses.
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, FWCF
Grant Moon is one of the most acclaimed and well-respected farriers in the world. He has
worked for Mustad since 1991 where he has aided in developing farrier products and has given
clinics all around the world.
Grant stresses the importance of promoting good farrier practice, whilst respecting local
traditions and environments. He can give clinics on shoeing hunters, jumpers, and endurance
horses. He also speaks about forge work and how to make it easier. He promotes using less
time and energy and more thinking, showing farriers easy steps to perform solid shoeing more
efficiently.
His accolades are plenty, but here are just a few. Grant has passed the DWCF with honours,
AWCF, FWCF examination and the CJF. He has won the World Championship at Calgary six
times and been runner up four times, member of the American Farriers Team four times and
five-time member of the Welsh Farrier Team, with two wins.
Topic: Everyday Shoeing for Support & Mechanics
LEE OLSEN, CJF
A horseman at heart, Lee understands the whole horse. His love for horses began early, roping
and training horses on his parents’ cattle and horse ranch in South Dakota from the time he
could hold the reins. In 2007, he graduated from Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City, South Dakota
as an industrial electrician. He rodeoed, both amateur and professionally, for several years
before becoming a farrier. Lee qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo three times and
the Badlands Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals two times. He married Jamie (Lindsay) Olsen in 2008; she
runs barrels, ropes and is a Nurse Practitioner. Lee and Jamie moved to Texas in 2010 and now
have two sons, Trace (9) and Eli (1.5).
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Lee Olsen, CJF As an AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier, Lee uses a variety of trusted methods to personalize CONVENTION SPEAKERS
Tom Petersen, CJF care for each horse’s need. He works on some of the top performance horses in multiple
disciplines. Additionally, he is the resident Therapeutic Farrier at Equine Sports Medicine and
Jim Poor, CJF Surgery in Weatherford, Texas and works with several other vet clinics in the area. At Olsen
Equine, continuing education is a priority and is evident in Lee’s practice as well as in his passion
for educating horse owners. Lee is in constant pursuit of improving the quality of equine
hoof care. He teaches shoeing and trimming clinics in various locations and provides helpful
resources for equipping horse owners to best care for their horses. In addition to running a
multi-farrier practice, Lee also runs a 4-year apprenticeship program.
Topic: Not Your Ordinary Performance Horse Shoeing
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
Tom Petersen, CJF, started his shoeing career by going to Montana State University’s
horseshoeing program under the instruction of Tom Wolfe in the spring of 2005. After
completion of the program, he apprenticed under multiple farriers in the Gallatin Valley
surrounding Bozeman, Montana for 2-1/2 years. Following his apprenticeship, Tom then
established a successful business in the Gallatin Valley comprised of many disciplines, but
mostly of Rodeo, Ranch, Jumping, and Dressage horses. In 2010, Tom completed his CJF with
the American Farrier’s Association. After receiving his CJF, he went to his first competition in
2011 and was hooked. Over the next few years, Tom rose quickly through the divisions and
earned a spot on the World Championship Blacksmiths (WCB) Team, and he maintained his
spot for five consecutive years - from 2015 to 2019. In 2016 and 2018, Tom was fortunate
enough to win the WCB National Championship title. Also in 2018, he won the very prestigious
World Horseshoeing Classic with the WCB Team. Tom won the AFA’s National Championship
in the spring of 2019 and was the Australasian champion at the EKKA competition in Brisbane
Australia in 2019. He has given clinics and judged contests both in the United States and
foreign countries. Tom feels very humbled and excited to be asked to share his knowledge and
experiences.
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
Jim started his horseshoeing career in 1976 working for his father. During this time, he also
worked as a lineman for a highline crew while shoeing clients on the weekends and after work.
It was not until 1983, when he found out about the Texas Professional Farrier’s Association and
started going down to John Marino’s in Peaster every Wednesday night, that he started to learn
how to make horseshoes. Jim went to his first contest in 1985 in Abilene, Texas, his hometown,
and never looked back! He made the American Farriers Team for the first time in 1989, and the
last time in 1999.
There were not a lot of tools on the market back in those days, and since there was not an
abundance of money, Jim started making his own tools as he enjoyed forging and still does to
this day. The tool business was good to him, and he was able to sell more tools than he could
possibly forge. So, Jim, always looking for faster, smarter, and easier ways of doing things,
learned about CNC machines. With the help of his wife, Kathleen, they were off on a new
adventure learning to run those things. Now that that’s done, he is back in the forge again
learning to forge Damascus.
Jim has always been thankful to the members of the AFA and TPFA for their guidance and
friendship. It is hard for him to believe, a boy with an 11th grade education, could see the world
shoeing horses. Jim has made lifetime friendships of many, many members of the AFA and TPFA
associations.
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.
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CONVENTION SPEAKERS Patrick Reilly PATRICK REILLY
Bodie Trnka, CJF Pat graduated from the Midwest Farrier School in 1990 and owned a performance horse farrier
Thomas N Trosin, CF, CTF, CJF practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Pat started as the Chief of Farrier Services at New
Bolton Center in 2000, after working at several referral hospitals in New England. Graduating
from the Royal Veterinary College in 2020 with a degree in Equine Locomotor Research, Pat’s
most recent publications involve inertial measurement unit technology to better understand the
biomechanics of the horse and the influence of therapeutic farrier practice.
Topic: Fads in the Farrier Industry: Revisiting Our Response
BODIE TRNKA, CJF
Bodie is a second generation horseshoer who has grown up in the industry and has just never
left. He grew up in New Mexico but has since moved to Minnesota where he lives with his wife,
Rachel, and son, Quincy. In Minnesota, Bodie has a full-time horseshoeing practice. Bodie has an
Agricultural Business degree from New Mexico State University and is a Certified Journeyman
Farrier through the AFA. He’s a four-time American Farriers Team member and past AFA National
Champion, as well as two-time Reserve National Champion. Bodie is also part owner, along with
his family, in the World Championship Blacksmiths, which hosts farrier competitions all over the
country.
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
Thomas N. Trosin is best known in the AFA as a Past President, Board Member and Committee
Chair, but he is first and foremost a farrier.
The son of Harry Trosin and Elinor Trosin, Tom’s first responsibilities in the care of animals were
on his grandfather Alvin’s Wisconsin farm. In 1983 he would move to California where his first
equine job was as a laborer for Carrol Cooper’s small lay-up facility.
In 1985 he would graduate from Oklahoma Farriers College’s eight-week class and get his first
horseshoeing related job in Roy Proctor Jr.’s harness horse shop. He would spend the next two
years going between being a farrier helper and a track groom before he would settle on shoeing
as a career path.
In 1989, Trosin would take advantage of an opportunity and begin his first shoeing practice
on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. There he would meet Gerald Kunz, and subsequently Ted
Shanks, who opened Tom’s eyes to the endless responsibility of learning the art and science of
horseshoeing. Trosin would return to California later that year and open his own shoeing practice
in Burbank, California in 1990. He would continue his education through clinics and occasionally
donate his money to a contest.
In 2005, Gordon C. Haight would offer Tom a two day every six-week job. Over the next 14 years,
Haight would become his mentor and friend. In 2012, Trosin would move to Oklahoma to be
closer to family. It was there that Dusty Franklin would mentor Tom through the process of
becoming a Certified Journeyman Farrier.
Trosin is a proud member of the American Farrier’s Association, a Life Member of the Western
States Farrier’s Association, a member of the Oklahoma Farrier’s Association and World
Championship Blacksmiths. He currently lives and works in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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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Certification & Endorsement Accomplishments
Congratulations on this Achievement!
LIST OF CERTIFIED: JANUARY 2020 – JUNE 2021
ALABAMA Marcus Lybarger, CF MARYLAND OHIO Tyson Pate, CF
Chris Roehrer, CJF Edwin Medina, CF Geoffrey Garcia, CF Levi Runnion, CF Sammy Pittman, CF, DVM
Blake Whiston, CF Kenneth Van Etten, CF Laura Wing, CF Tyler Robinson, CJF
ARIZONA Jacob Yinguez, CF
Yahsa-Yakov Aharon, CJF GEORGIA MASSACHUSETTS OKLAHOMA
Joseph McAnally, CF Collin Kimple, CF Robert Gormley, CF UTAH
ARKANSAS Ancil Stewart, CF Natalie Shaw, CF Vince Sabatino, CF
Charles Haines, CF Chris Gilham, CF OREGON
Clay Hartness, CF Eric Gray, CJF MICHIGAN Tristan Ferguson, CF VIRGINIA
Marshall Speer, CJF Whitney Roberts, CF Leroy Hershberger, CF Jared Brown, CJF
CALIFORNIA Christopher Sprayberry, CF John Fisher, CF
Heidi Bugg, CF Matt Wheeler, CF MINNESOTA Gilad Friedman, CJF
Joel Dyer, CJF Haley Hodnefield, CF Avery Schaefer, CF
Benjamin Garcia, CF
Tiffany Gardner, CJF IDAHO PENNSYLVANIA WASHINGTON
Sean Lorenzana, CJF Hahots Shebala, CF Wesley Auker, CF James Bumpaous, CF
James McKinzie, CJF James Woodworth, CF MISSISSIPPI Sheldon Thomas, CJF*
Tony Mendoza, CF ILLINOIS Hubert (Sam) Howard, CJF* Benuel Beiler, CF Troy Wood, CF
Joe Novy, CJF Yvonne Skrzypczak, CF Jacob Beiler, CF
COLORADO Kerri Bonus, CF WEST VIRGINIA
Kyle Agee, CF Jason White, CJF Colton Ellis, CF
Roy Basinger, CF
Mark Harden, CF Matthew Ostergard, CTF MISSOURI RHODE ISLAND WISCONSIN
Cordero Larson, CJF INDIANA Matthew Brooks, CF Jamie Badeau, CF Carrie Bleser, CF
Jake Maestas, CJF Troy Colglazier, CJF Scott Bushaw, CJF Michael Paparo, CJF*
Robert Middlemas, CF Emery Miller, CF Chris Clark, CJF SOUTH CAROLINA CANADA
Casey Morman, CF Reuben Miller, CJF Brett Jeschke, CJF Jesse Huff, CF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Dillan Murphy, CF KANSAS Lillian Kahl, CF SOUTH DAKOTA David Comer, CF
Matthew Powell, CJF Andrew Malleck, CF Matt Ogle, CF Jake Stonefield, CJF Alysha Jane-Millar, CF
Ryan Rusch, CF William David Reed, CF Dalton Thompson, CF TENNESSEE Matt Roberson, CJF
Aaron Schwaderer, CJF KENTUCKY JohnPaul Werner, CF Leslie Jones, CTF Hunter Winship, CF
Jake Woirhaye, CJF Carlos Carvajal, CF MONTANA Ken McAllister, CJF ISRAEL
CONNECTICUT Shih-Lin Chang, CF Rory Bauer, CJF Jason Raby, CF Segev Lazarovitz, CF
Allyson Garcia, CF Meghan Coyle, CF Neil Duede, CF David Rickman, CF ITALY
Murphy Hackett, CF Logan Felix, CF NEVADA Elijah Schminke, CF Gerhard Margesin, CF
Allyson LeGeyt, CF Travis Florence, CJF Mike Cinquini, CF MEXICO
FLORIDA Samuel Evans, CF Steffi Kersten, CF
Jose Escobedo, CF NEW ZEALAND
Alex Garraus, CF Nathan Gingerich, CJF TEXAS Ryan Lim, CJF
Cody Lamberton, CF Carlos Goni Bacigalupi, CJF NEW MEXICO Corey Baxter, CJF*
Jean-Paul Jarmann, CF Klint Rodgers, CJF Joshua Burris, CF
Jonathan Kippler, CF Cody Clark, CF
Mick Maynard, CF Benjamin Coley, CF
Kaycee Paksi, CF NORTH CAROLINA Elizabeth Evans, CF
Kelsey Quack, CF Wayne Baesemann, CJF Kristopher Hair, CJF
Danny Rawlings, CF Neal Flippo, CF Kelton Harris, CF
Andrea Lane, CF Ian Havens, CJF
Dennis Sullivan, CF Christopher Hessley, CJF
LOUISIANA Brittani Johnson, CF
Kyle Carlson, CF Weston Newsom, CJF
Nathan Fontenot, CF NORTH DAKOTA
Lisa Koppinger, CF
Allan Voeller, CJF Joshua Nunn, 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 January 2020 and June 2021
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National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition
Competition Floor at Arlington Expo Center
RECEIVING AREA
ROLLUP DOOR
89 ROLLUP DOOR COKE MACHINE
7 10
D3
6 11
2021 COMPETITION 5 12 AIRWALL
PACKET
4 13
3 14 D2 ROLLUP DOOR
2 15 AIRWALL
1 16 PACKET
D1 ROLLUP DOOR
COKE MACHINE
ENTRANCE OVER HEAD DOOR OVER HEAD DOOR STORAGE STAIRS
CONCESSION
ROLLED UP WINDOW
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Competitor Number Assignments
Intermediate Division Open Division 2-Person Draft Class Pairs
201 Auker, Wesley 301 Berumen, Juan 401 Auker, Wesley TBD
202 Beauregard, Charles 302 Brown, Jared
203 Ellerbee, Earl 303 Buckner, Brian 402 Beauregard, Charles Yinguez, Jacob
204 Ellis, Colton 304 Burns, Travis
205 Gingerich, Nathan 306 Chance, Chad 403 Berumen, Juan Madrid, Chris
206 Gormley, Robert 307 Chisholm, Hank
207 Hensley, Tim 308 Crane, Dillon 404 Brown, Jared Crumley, Nathaniel
209 Howard, Sam 309 Curry, Clay
210 Maestas, Jake 310 Dutton, Patrick 405 Buckner, Brian Franklin, Dusty
211 Mangan, Shamus 311 Fahr, Adam
212 McBride, Lori 312 Florence, Travis 406 Burns, Travis Via, Carl
213 Mileski, Mason 313 Gilleland, Eric
214 Novy, Joseph 314 Gilleland, Lucas 407 Chance, Chad Russo, Daniel
215 Reed, David 315 Hill, Jason
216 Sayer, Charlie 316 Hull, Matt 408 Crane, Dillon Lowry, Steve
217 Stonefield, Jake 317 Jones, Daniel
218 Voeller, Allan 318 Lohmann, Aaron 409 Dutton, Patrick Newsom, Weston
219 Walters, Jonathan 319 Lowry, Steven
220 White, Jason 320 Madrid, Chris 410 Fahr, Adam Dutton, Mackenzie
221 Wood, Troy 321 Mangan, Ben
222 Yinguez, Jacob 322 McElroy, Cole 411 Gilleland, Lucas Gilleland, Eric
323 Miller, Mike
324 Newson, Weston 412 Gingerich, Nathan Byrne, Tim
325 Poe, Mike
326 Powell, Vern 413 Hill, Jason Paksi, Kaycee 2021 COMPETITION
328 Spradling, Sawyer
330 Strelow, Brian 414 Hull, Matt Weaver, Lamar
331 Trnka, Bodie
332 Via, Carl 415 Jones, Daniel Chisholm, Hank
333 Worman, Bruce
416 Mangan, Ben Kiner, William
417 McElroy, Cole Trnka, Bodie
419 Miller, Mike Trnka, Craig
420 Milster, Mark Winters, Shawn
421 Ostergard, Matthew Nielsen, Joel
422 Poe, Mike Wood, Troy
423 Powell, Vern Nygren, Joe
424 Ratermann, Mike Hillsamer, Chris
425 Sierra, David Stone, Mike
426 Spradling, Sawyer Harshbarger, John
427 Lohmann, Aaron TBD
428 Strelow, Brian Wilson, Jesse
429 White, Jason Howard, Sam
430 Yohe, Lance Hallock, David
Vern Hornquist Class
501 Fisher, Phillip
502 Geis, Dean
503 Keith, Jim
504 Kraus, Steve
505 Lewis, Billy
506 Saunders, Tom
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Times and Rounds
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Intermediate Journeyman Class Sponsored by FPD, Inc.
ROUND 1 – 8:15 am – 9:00 am ROUND 2 – 9:15 am – 10:00 am
1 Voeller, Allan 7 Sayer, Charlie 1 Stonefield, Jake 7 Ellerbee, Earl
2 Beauregard, Charles 8 Reed, David 2 McBride, Lori 8 Gormley, Robert
3 Howard, Sam 9 Wood, Troy 3 Auker, Wesley 9 Walters, Jonathan
4 Gingerich, Nathan 10 Novy, Joseph 4 White, Jason 10 Ellis, Colton
5 Mileski, Mason 11 Maestas, Jake 5 Hensley, Tim 11 Yinguez, Jacob
6 Mangan, Shamus
Open Journeyman Class Sponsored by Thoro’Bred/ Kahn Forge
ROUND 1 – 10:15 am – 11:00 am ROUND 2 – 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
2021 COMPETITION 1 Strelow, Brian 9 Gilleland, Lucas 1 Hill, Jason 10 Lowry, Steven
2 Mangan, Ben 10 Hull, Matt 2 Powell, Vern 11 Dutton, Patrick
3 Poe, Mike 11 Jones, Daniel 3 Gilleland, Eric 12 Lohmann, Aaron
4 Newson, Weston 12 McElroy, Cole 4 Worman, Bruce 13 Buckner, Brian
5 Berumen, Juan 13 Chance, Chad 5 Miller, Mike 14 Burns, Travis
6 Via, Carl 14 Brown, Jared 6 Spradling, Sawyer 15 Chisholm, Hank
7 Florence, Travis 15 Crane, Dillon 7 Madrid, Chris 16 Fahr, Adam
8 Curry, Clay 16 Trnka, Bodie
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Intermediate Bar Shoe Class Sponsored by FPD, Inc.
ROUND 1 – 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm ROUND 2 – 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
1 Stonefield, Jake 7 Ellerbee, Earl 1 Voeller, Allan 7 Sayer, Charlie
2 McBride, Lori 8 Gormley, Robert 2 Beauregard, Charles 8 Reed, David
3 Auker, Wesley 9 Walters, Jonathan 3 Howard, Sam 9 Wood, Troy
4 White, Jason 10 Ellis, Colton 4 Gingerich, Nathan 10 Novy, Joseph
5 Hensley, Tim 11 Yinguez, Jacob 5 Mileski, Mason 11 Maestas, Jake
6 Mangan, Shamus
Open Roadster Class Sponsored by Stockoff’s Horseshoes & Supplies
ROUND 1 – 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm ROUND 2 – 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
1 Hill, Jason 10 Lowry, Steven 1 Strelow, Brian 9 Gilleland, Lucas 2021 COMPETITION
11 Dutton, Patrick 10 Hull, Matt
2 Powell, Vern 12 Lohmann, Aaron 2 Mangan, Ben 11 Jones, Daniel
3 Gilleland, Eric 13 Buckner, Brian 3 Poe, Mike 12 McElroy, Cole
4 Worman, Bruce 4 Newson, Weston
14 Burns, Travis 13 Chance, Chad
5 Miller, Mike 15 Chisholm, Hank 5 Berumen, Juan 14 Brown, Jared
6 Spradling, Sawyer 16 Fahr, Adam 6 Via, Carl
15 Crane, Dillon
7 Madrid, Chris 7 Florence, Travis 16 Trnka, Bodie
8 Curry, Clay
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Intermediate Specialty Forging Class Sponsored by FPD, Inc.
ROUND 1 – 8:45 am – 10:00 am ROUND 2 – 10:15 am – 11:45 am
1 Voeller, Allan 7 Sayer, Charlie 1 Stonefield, Jake 7 Ellerbee, Earl
2 Beauregard, Charles 8 Reed, David 2 McBride, Lori 8 Gormley, Robert
3 Howard, Sam 9 Wood, Troy 3 Auker, Wesley 9 Walters, Jonathan
4 Gingerich, Nathan 10 Novy, Joseph 4 White, Jason 10 Ellis, Colton
5 Mileski, Mason 11 Maestas, Jake 5 Hensley, Tim 11 Yinguez, Jacob
6 Mangan, Shamus
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Times and Rounds
Open Specialty Forging Class Sponsored by Mustad USA
ROUND 1 – 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm ROUND 2 – 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
1 Strelow, Brian 9 Gilleland, Lucas 1 Hill, Jason 10 Lowry, Steven
2 Mangan, Ben 10 Hull, Matt
3 Poe, Mike 11 Jones, Daniel 2 Powell, Vern 11 Dutton, Patrick
4 Newson, Weston 12 McElroy, Cole
5 Berumen, Juan 13 Chance, Chad 3 Gilleland, Eric 12 Lohmann, Aaron
6 Via, Carl 14 Brown, Jared 4 Worman, Bruce 13 Buckner, Brian
7 Florence, Travis 15 Crane, Dillon 5 Miller, Mike 14 Burns, Travis
6 Spradling, Sawyer 15 Chisholm, Hank
7 Madrid, Chris 16 Fahr, Adam
8 Curry, Clay 16 Trnka, Bodie
Vern Hornquist Memorial Class
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
1 Saunders, Tom 16 Fisher, Phillip
2 Lewis, Billy 15 Kraus, Steve
3 Geis, Dean 14 Keith, Jim
2021 COMPETITION 2-Person Draft Class Sponsored by Anvil Brand
ROUND 1 – 5:45pm – 6:55 pm ROUND 2 – 7:15 pm – 8:25 pm
1 Chance, Chad Russo, Daniel 1 Jones, Daniel Chisholm, Hank
2 Auker, Wesley TBD
2 Lohmann, Aaron TBD 3 Strelow, Brian Wilson, Jesse
4 Gingerich, Nathan Byrne, Tim
3 Dutton, Patrick Newsom, Weston 5 Berumen, Juan Madrid, Chris
7 McElroy, Cole Trnka, Bodie
4 White, Jason Howard, Sam 8 Hull, Matt Weaver, Lamar
5 Buckner, Brian Franklin, Dusty 9 Fahr, Adam Dutton, Mackenzie
10 Powell, Vern Nygren, Joe
6 Poe, Mike Wood, Troy 11 Miller, Mike Trnka, Craig
12 Milster, Mark Winters, Shawn
7 Spradling, Sawyer Harshbarger, John 13 Brown, Jared Crumley, Nathaniel
14 Beauregard, Charles Yinguez, Jacob
8 Gilleland, Lucas Gilleland, Eric 15 Ratermann, Mike HIllsamer, Chris
9 Sierra, David Stone, Mike
10 Mangan, Ben Kiner, William
11 Crane, Dillon Lowry, Steve
12 Burns, Travis Via, Carl
13 Yohe, Lance Hallock, David
14 Hill, Jason Paksi, Kaycee
15 Ostergard, Matthew Nielsen, Joel
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Competition Judges 2021 COMPETITION
Bryan Osborne, CJF
Bryan started shoeing in 2002 after attending Kentucky Horseshoeing School (KHS).
Growing up in southern Ohio, he was inspired by Jarrod Moran, who also attended
KHS. Once completing school, Bryan moved to Virginia Beach where he was able
to work with some great guys, including Dennis Butler, Mark Ingram, and Dick
Johnson. After a couple years, he returned to KHS to work for Mitch Taylor where he
continued learning - not only from Mitch, but also Conrad Trow. Bryan was fortunate
to work at the school for 6 years, from 2005-2011. During his time there, he attended
more clinics than he can recount and was chosen to participate in the AFA’s cultural
exchange program. Bryan competed in his first contest in 2006, the same year he
became a Journeyman farrier. In 2010, he made the American Farriers Team for the
first time; he made it again in 2011, 2012 and 2017. Competition for Bryan has been
for fun, but more than that, it has given him the opportunity to learn: not only about
horseshoeing, but also about himself. Having the pressure of competition and being
a part of a team has made him a better person. For the past 11 years, Bryan has
focused on running his shoeing business in Lexington, Kentucky. Given his geographic
location, the practice focuses mainly on off the track thoroughbreds transitioned to
eventing and jumping. Most recently, training apprentices has become Bryan’s new
challenge as he is given the opportunity to give back in betterment of the industry.
Bryan also has a podcast, Perimeter Fit, where he is trying to learn on the job and
hopefully get back into farrier education… “it’s just my style”.
Tom Petersen, CJF
Tom Petersen, CJF, started his shoeing career by going to Montana State University’s
horseshoeing program under the instruction of Tom Wolfe in the spring of 2005. After
completion of the program, he apprenticed under multiple farriers in the Gallatin
Valley surrounding Bozeman, Montana for 2-1/2 years. Following his apprenticeship,
Tom then established a successful business in the Gallatin Valley comprised of many
disciplines, but mostly of Rodeo, Ranch, Jumping, and Dressage horses. In 2010, Tom
completed his CJF with the American Farrier’s Association. After receiving his CJF, he
went to his first competition in 2011 and was hooked. Over the next few years, Tom
rose quickly through the divisions and earned a spot on the World Championship
Blacksmiths (WCB) Team, and he maintained his spot for five consecutive years - from
2015 to 2019. In 2016 and 2018, Tom was fortunate enough to win the WCB National
Championship title. Also in 2018, he won the very prestigious World Horseshoeing
Classic with the WCB Team. Tom won the AFA’s National Championship in the spring
of 2019 and was the Australasian champion at the EKKA competition in Brisbane
Australia in 2019. He has given clinics and judged contests both in the United States
and foreign countries. Tom feels very humbled and excited to be asked to share his
knowledge and experiences.
Bob Slansky, CJF
Bob Slansky is currently a full-time farrier who primarily shoes Saddlebred and Arabian
show horses in Northeast Ohio. After shoeing his first horse in 1980, he went on to
become a Certified Journeyman Farrier with the American Farrier’s Association in 1991.
Bob has been a Tester with the AFA since 2007, all the while helping many along their
journey to a higher level of education. Over the years, he has helped or trained over
11 CJFs, just in his local area. In 2008, Bob made it onto the American Farriers Team. He
has competed extensively including Calgary, Stoneleigh and the AFA Convention. Bob
has been a judge and clinician for over 15 years. While his practice consists of high-
level show horses, his every day, bottom-line teaching is basics and fundamentals.
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National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition
2021 COMPETITION 2021 National Forging &
Horseshoeing Competition
The contest will be conducted in rounds with AFA
provided forging stations.
The Top 20 will be determined by the overall average of
all 3 individual classes.
Please see all of the competition rules at
americanfarriers.org/page/2021-convention-competition
Competition Judges Rules Committee 2020 American Farriers Team:
L to R: Caleb Swarr, CJF, Sawyer Spradling, CJF, Patrick Dutton, CJF, Adam
Open Division: Chairman: Fahr, CJF, Daniel Jones, CJF, Travis Smith, CJF (Team Manager)
Bryan Osborne, CJF Justin Fry, CJF
Tom Petersen, CJF Members: 2021 AFA CONVENTION | ARLINGTON TEXAS
Bob Slansky, CJF Conrad Trow, CJF, DipWCF
Phillip Box, CJF
Andrew Wells, CJF
Bryan Osborne, CJF
Travis Smith, CJF
Dusty Franklin, CJF, ASF, AWCF
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Journeyman Class Sponsored by
Forge a full set of shoes, one pair of front shoes and one pair of hind shoes.
Time Limit: 45 minutes
PAIR OF FRONTS PAIR OF HINDS
12” x 3/8” x 3/4” fullered & toe clipped; 11-1/2” x 3/8” x 3/4” fullered with quarter clips
Punched for six Kahn Forge 5 city slim nails; Hammer finished; Punched for six Kahn Forge 5 city slim nails; Hammer finished;
Measures 5-3/16” wide x 5-3/16” long Measures 4-3/4” wide x 5-3/16” long
Roadster Class Sponsored by 2021 COMPETITION
The Roadster Class, open to all open division competitors, requires
competitors to forge two shoes: a Fullered Front Shoe
and a Hind Roadster.
Time Limit: 45 minutes
1. FULLERED FRONT SHOE 2. HIND ROADSTER
12” x 3/8” x 3/4” 11” x 1/2” x 1”
Fullered, toe clipped Hammer drawn toe clip
Punched for six 5 City or 5 Slim Nails Punched for six 6 ESL nails
Measures 5-3/16” wide x 5” long Measures 5” wide x 5-5/8” long
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National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition
Specialty Forging Class Sponsored by
The AFA Rules Committee will select 3 shoes from a list of 6. Competitors will learn
during the on-site competitors meeting which shoes they will make.
Time Limit: 90 minutes 2. FRENCH HIND
10” x 3/8” x 1-1/4”
1. CAULK AND FEATHER Punched for seven Mustad E5 Nails
12-1/2” x 3/8” x 3/4” Measures 5” wide x 5-1/2” long
Punched for six Mustad E4 Nails
Measures 4-7/8” wide x 6” long
2021 COMPETITION
3. HIND PREVENTOR 4. CROSSFIRE HIND
10-1/2’’ x 1/2’’ x 1’’ 11” x 3/8” x 3/4”
Bob punch toe clip. Punched for six Mustad E6 Nails. Punched for six Mustad 5 Combo Nails
Measures 4-7/8” wide and 5-1/2” long Measures 4-3/4” wide x 6-1/8” long
(Toe grab to outside heel)
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5. REVERSE SHOE 6. Hunter Front
12” x 3/8” x 3/4” 12-1/2” x 1/2” x 3/4”
Punched for six Mustad E4 Nails Masselotte Toe Clip
Measures 5-1/4” wide x 5-1/4” long Punched for six Mustad E5 Nails
Measures 5 1/2” wide x 5 1/2” long
Live Shoeing Class Sponsored by 2021 COMPETITION
The Capewell North American Challenge Cup If the horse has a shoe on, the competitor may remove
The Live Shoeing Class the shoe and pick the foot before the start of the class.
Time Limit: 60 minutes Otherwise, the competitor may not pick up the foot to clean
or otherwise inspect it before the start of the competition.
The top twenty from the high score averages of the The competitor will notify the steward when the foot is ready
Journeyman Class, the Roadster Class and the Specialty to be judged.
Forging Class will compete in The Capewell North American The Competitor may not pick up the foot to clean or
Challenge Cup Live Shoeing Class in reverse order, with the otherwise inspect it before the start of the competition.
competitor in 20th place competing first and the competitor A time limit of 15 minutes is set for hoof preparation, and
in 1st place competing last. You will forge the same shoes to facilitate the judging process competitors will begin
as made in the Roadster Class. Contestants will be allowed at specific intervals. Each of the 3 judges, will score each
a striker; the striker may not rasp or hold the hammer and competitor on hoof prep, shoe quality and fit, and nailing
tongs at the same time. and finish. The competitor will notify the steward when each
A front or hind foot will be shod with a hand-forged shoe portion is ready to be judged.
made from 14” X 3/8” X 3/4” bar stock (provided). 14” X 3/8” A finished job is defined as a foot with nails clinched, which
X 1” bar stock will also be available for bigger feet should by definition, means the nails are at least bent down against
the 3/8” X 3/4” not be appropriate. The toe-clipped shoe will the hoof wall. A competitor will be disqualified if the time
be fullered and punched with 6 nail holes for appropriate limit is exceeded. The competitor must still complete the
Capewell city head or slim nails, which will be provided by horse, even if the time has expired.
the stewards. Competitors must use the nails provided and A scoreboard showing competitor names and scores of
the required number of nails per shoe. each portion will be revealed at the Grand Finale on Friday
The roadster shoe will be forged for the same side as in the evening. Score sheets will also be available at this time for
Roadster Class and will be made from 11” X 1/2” X 1” bar the competitors to review.
stock. The shoe will be punched with 6 nail holes for Mustad
E6 slim nails. The specimen shall be 5” wide (tolerance +/- 1/8
of an inch), with the width measured on the ground surface.
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Awards
In addition to the awards mentioned with the specific classes, other awards include the Overall High Point Award, a National
High Point Award, and a Reserve National High Point Award.
Overall High Point Award
Sponsored by Diamond Farrier Co.
National High Point Award
Sponsored by Texas Professional Farriers Association
Reserve National High Point Award
Sponsored by Well Shod
Two-Person Draft Class Sponsored by
2021 COMPETITION Time Limit: 70 minutes
Farriers who have been members of a national team (any
nation) past or present may not work together in this class.
Draft partners who have not competed on a national team
at the time of entry may compete together. One farrier will
make a pair of front shoes; the other farrier will make a pair of
hind shoes. The shoes to be made by the first farrier are not
specified. Points are awarded equally to each farrier.
One competitor will make one pair of front shoes from 17”
x 1/2” x 1 1/4” bar stock, hammer-drawn toe clip, scotch
heels, fullered, and punched for eight E-10 nails. The other
competitor will make a pair of hind shoes from 16” x 1/2” x 1
1/4” bar stock, hammer-drawn toe clip, scotch heels, fullered,
punched for seven E-10 nails. No filing and sanding, flatters
and bob punches are allowed.
Intermediate Journeyman & Bar Shoe Classes Sponsored by
The Intermediate Division will run during the first round of classes.
Competitors in this division can stay in this division until they have
won the Overall award or have competed in a division other than the
Intermediate Division (Two-Person Draft excluded). The Intermediate
Division will have open judging by the 2020 American Farriers Team.
KERCKHAERT-LIBERTY INTERMEDIATE KERCKHAERT-LIBERTY INTERMEDIATE BAR SHOE CLASS
JOURNEYMAN CLASS Time Limit: 45 minutes
4 plain stamped shoes; 3/8”x 3/4” Pair of front straight bars
Front 11 1/2”; toe clipped; Punched for six Liberty 5 Slim Nails 14” x 3/8” x 3/4” Fullered
Hind 11”; quarter clipped; Punched for six Liberty 5 Slim Nails Punched for six Liberty 5 Slim Nails
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Kerckhaert-Liberty Intermediate Specialty Forging Class Sponsored by
The AFA Rules Committee will select 2 of the 3 shoes. Competitors will
learn during the on-site competitors meeting which shoes they will make.
Time Limit: 90 minutes 2. HIND BEVEL
1. FISHTAIL BAR 13-1/2” x 1/2” x 1”
18” x 1/2” x 3/4” Punched for six Liberty E6 Nails
Punched for eight Liberty E4 Nails Measures 5-7/8” wide x 6-1/8” long
Measures 4-3/4” wide x 7-1/4” long
Toe thickness 7/16”
Bar thickness 5/16”
2021 COMPETITION
3. SUSPENSORY HIND SHOE 49
11” x 3/8” x 1”
Punched for six Liberty City 5 Nails
Measures 5-1/8” wide x 5-1/2” long
Toe width 1-3/16”
Vern Hornquist Memorial Class
Judge - Eldon Boyington, CJF
Winner of the 2020
Vern Hornquist Memorial Class
Time Limit: 60 minutes
PAIR OF OXEN SHOES
5” x 1/4” x 1-1/2”
Punched for ten Capewell 5 Platers Special
Measures 5-1/4” long x 1-3/4” wide
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