MarketPlace Exhibitors
Exhibitors by Booth Number
103 VICTORY 229 Bassoli Fratelli 429 Kelly Herd Jewelry FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS
105 Horse Science 300 NANRIC 502 Kahn Forge
106 Double Bar One 302 ADM Animal Nutrition 504 Equine Digit Support System
108 3B Farrier Supply 304 Hanton Horseshoes 507 Werkman Hoofcare USA
109 FarrierBox 305 Stockhoff’s Horseshoes & Supplies 508 The Farriers App
110 VFT Denmark by Berger’s Smedie 308 Shayne Carter Knives 509 Grand Circuit Products, LLC
111 Oleo Acres Farrier & Blacksmith Supply 311 Mustad USA 511 Myron McLane Aprons
116 Monetta Farrier Specialties 314 Farrier Industry Association 519 Handmade Shoes USA LLC
122 Farrier Product Distribution 315 American Farrier’s Association 521 Flatland Forge USA
124 Hoof House 321 Nature Farms Farrier Supply 523 ACR Aluminium Horseshoes
125 Emerson Horseshoe Supply 323 Water Mill Products, Inc. 525 Toskay Forge
126 Kombat Boots, Inc. 324 Stonewell Bodies & Machine, Inc. 531 Promise Land Manufacturing
128 World Championship Blacksmiths 325 Badger Built, LLC 600 Spurrs Big Fix
129 Life Data Labs 327 Kawell USA 604 Creative Equine Solutions
203 Anvil Brand 329 NC Tool Company Inc. 606 Marti Forge
204 Hoof Solutions 403 Thoro’Bred, Inc 608 Tom Curl Farrier Seminar/
205 G.E. Forge & Tool, Inc. 405 Keystone Leather/RATE Hoof Care
208 The Shoein’ Shop 409 Nordic Forge Inc. Quartercrack Specialist
209 Rusty Brown Jewelry 411 Glue - U Adhesives B.V 610 Madrid Forge/Salcito Knives
211 Vulcan Horseshoes, Inc. 422 Kennedy Financial Services 612 Ridley, Inc.
221 Texas Farrier Supply 424 Easy Care, Inc. 616 The Sound Equine, LLC
223 Lieser Land Forge 425 Well-Shod 618 Bulldog Tools
224 Markel Insurance 426 Jacked Apps 620 Scott Anvils
227 J Fry Tools / Iron Range Manufacturing 427 Canoga Farrier Supply
228 Purcell Farrier Supply 428 Edward Martin Products
Exhibitors Alphabetically
108 3B Farrier Supply 204 Hoof Solutions 612 Ridley, Inc.
523 ACR Aluminium Horseshoes
302 ADM Animal Nutrition 105 Horse Science 209 Rusty Brown Jewelry
315 American Farrier’s Association
203 Anvil Brand 227 J Fry Tools / Iron Range Manufacturing 620 Scott Anvils
325 Badger Built, LLC
229 Bassoli Fratelli 426 Jacked Apps 308 Shayne Carter Knives
618 Bulldog Tools
427 Canoga Farrier Supply 502 Kahn Forge 616 The Sound Equine, LLC
604 Creative Equine Solutions
106 Double Bar One 327 Kawell USA 600 Spurrs Big Fix
424 Easy Care, Inc.
428 Edward Martin Products 429 Kelly Herd Jewelry 305 Stockhoff’s Horseshoes & Supplies
125 Emerson Horseshoe Supply
504 Equine Digit Support System 422 Kennedy Financial Services 324 Stonewell Bodies & Machine, Inc.
314 Farrier Industry Association
122 Farrier Product Distribution 405 Keystone Leather/RATE Hoof Care 221 Texas Farrier Supply
109 FarrierBox
521 Flatland Forge USA 126 Kombat Boots, Inc. 508 The Farriers App
205 G.E. Forge & Tool, Inc.
411 Glue - U Adhesives B.V 223 Lieser Land Forge 208 The Shoein’ Shop
509 Grand Circuit Products, LLC
519 Handmade Shoes USA LLC 129 Life Data Labs 403 Thoro’Bred, Inc
304 Hanton Horseshoes
124 Hoof House 610 Madrid Forge/Salcito Knives 608 Tom Curl Farrier Seminar/
224 Markel Insurance Quartercrack Specialist
606 Marti Forge 525 Toskay Forge
116 Monetta Farrier Specialties 110 VFT Denmark by Berger’s Smedie
311 Mustad USA 103 VICTORY
511 Myron McLane Aprons 211 Vulcan Horseshoes, Inc.
300 NANRIC 323 Water Mill Products, Inc.
321 Nature Farms Farrier Supply 425 Well-Shod
329 NC Tool Company Inc. 507 Werkman Hoofcare USA
409 Nordic Forge Inc. 128 World Championship Blacksmiths
111 Oleo Acres Farrier & Blacksmith Supply
531 Promise Land Manufacturing
228 Purcell Farrier Supply
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FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS 3B FARRIER SUPPLY Moorman’s® GROSTRONG® equine vitamin/ CANOGA FARRIER SUPPLY
BOOTH: 108 mineral supplement first produced in 1925. BOOTH: 427
REP: Ian Bevington Our company was first to develop and REP: Bobby & Audrie Salsbury
ADDRESS: 105 W. Church St. promote the Forage First® concept that put ADDRESS: 21608 Marilla St.
PO Box 705 horse feeding priorities in the right order. Chatsworth, CA 91311
Valley, NE 68064 USA Our equine feeds and supplements focus on PHONE: 818-702-6375
PHONE: 402-677-8583 providing high-quality, research-supported EMAIL: [email protected]
EMAIL: [email protected] nutritional products for horses of all life WEB: www.canogafarriersupply.com
WEB: www.3benterprisesweb.com states and performance levels. ADM is PROFILE: Canoga Farrier Supply, owned
PROFILE: 3B Farrier Supply carries a full “Doing what’s right for the horse.” by Bobby and Audrie Salsbury, is located
inventory of supplies and tools for the ANVIL BRAND in Chatsworth (Los Angeles), California.
professional farrier and horse owner. We BOOTH: 203 Audrie brings a lifetime of experience to
offer competitive pricing,excellent service REP: Steve Hoselton the store and Bobby has been involved
and quick shipping direct to you. We ADDRESS: 500 S. Spencer St. in the industry for the past 20+ years. The
are happy to answer any of your product PO Box 198 Manager of Canoga Farrier Supply, Julie, is
questions and share our farrier team’s Lexington, IL 61753 USA passionate about horses and this industry.
expertise. Give us a call or stop in anytime PHONE: 309-365-8270 She takes great care of all of our customers!
to browse, you are always welcome. TOLL FREE: 800-365-8202 We are a direct distributor for all the major
AMERICAN FARRIER’S ASSOCIATION EMAIL: [email protected] brands. We strive to also bring in unique
BOOTH: 315 WEB: www.anvilbrand.com and hard-to-find products. Our own product
REP: Martha Jones PROFILE: Manufacturer and supplier of line includes the Canoga Knife and Canoga
ADDRESS: 4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1 horseshoes and related farrier tools and Thrush Treatment. We carry everything for
Lexington, KY 40511 USA equipment. the farrier.
PHONE: 859-233-7411 BADGER BUILT, LLC CREATIVE EQUINE SOLUTIONS
EMAIL: [email protected] BOOTH: 325 BOOTH: 604
WEB: www.americanfarriers.org REP: Jason & Michaela Bell REP: Kellee Pittman
PROFILE: Representing professional farriers, ADDRESS: 1613 County Rd. 403 ADDRESS: 500 Rice Road
veterinarians, suppliers and horse owners, 1613 County Rd. 403 Collinsville, TX 76233
the American Farrier’s Association is the Florissant, CO 80816 USA PHONE: 918-235-1538
oldest and largest membership organization PHONE: 719-748-3985 EMAIL: [email protected]
for the farrier industry in North America, and EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.shopmyces.com
the only one with internationally recognized WEB: www.badgerbuilt.com PROFILE: Creative Equine Solutions provides
standards of competency through our PROFILE: Designed and tested by farriers, a direct link to Dr. Sammy Pittman’s
certification programs. Setting the standard Badger Built Aprons offer an ergonomic innovative products, including shoes, tools
for excellence in hoof care, the AFA provides design unlike any other on the market. and hoof care products that have been
professional development, certification, Several significant features work together essential in successfully managing common
leadership and resources for the benefit of and allow the apron to contour to your hoof pathology. We offer our own designs
the farrier industry and the welfare of the body and relieve strain on your back. We including a rail shoe, hoof putty, and an
horse. are committed to your comfort and “Helping additive to create a softer, customizable
ACR ALUMINIUM HORSESHOES Keep Farriers Sound.” cushion support. CES is a NANRIC distributor
BOOTH: 523 BASSOLI FRATELLI and continues to add hand selected
REP: Karl Herriau BOOTH: 229 products we feel are important in managing
ADDRESS: Chemin des Queutes – ZAC des REP: Giorgio Bassoli tough lameness and hoof related cases.
Hunaudières ADDRESS: Via Pilata, 48 DOUBLE BAR ONE, INC.
Ruaudin 72230 France Olgiate Molgora, LC 23877 Italy BOOTH: 106
PHONE: + 33 (0)2 43 75 08 12 PHONE: +39-039-9910421 REP: Cathy or Russ Wiegers
EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] ADDRESS: 111 N. Fifth St.
WEB: www.ac-concepts.com WEB: www.bassoli.it PO Box 846
PROFILE: Combining 30 years of farriery PROFILE: We are an Italian company that Leoti, KS 67861 USA
expertise with 15 years of continuous produces files, rasps, and knives since 1929. PHONE: 620-375-4934
improvement of our aluminum horseshoes We manufacture our quality tools with EMAIL: [email protected]
with a single purpose - the comfort of selected primary steel ensuring a very high WEB: www.doublebarone.com
everyone. Performance and orthopedic quality product. PROFILE: Located in Western Kansas, Double
use. Discover the comfort secrets of ACR BULLDOG TOOLS Bar One, Inc. carries a complete inventory
Horseshoes at www.ac-concepts.com BOOTH: 618 of farrier supplies and tools. We offer
ADM Animal Nutrition REP: Butch Hockaday competitive pricing, prompt delivery, and
BOOTH: 302 ADDRESS: 4546 Hockaday Hill Lane excellent service. We are large enough to fill
REP: Mike Barrett Spotsylvania, VA 22551 USA all your farrier needs, yet small enough to
ADDRESS: 1000 N. 30th St. PHONE: 540-273-3361 provide personal service to our customers.
PO Box C1 EMAIL: [email protected] We accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard.
Quincy, IL 62305 WEB: www.bulldogtools.net Catalog available upon request.
PHONE: 217-231-2230 PROFILE: Handmade tools and Ironwork Bar
EMAIL: [email protected] Shoes.
WEB: www.admequine.com
PROFILE: ADM Animal NutritionTM equine
feed brands trace back to late 1800s with
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EASYCARE INC. Farrier Industry Association FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS
BOOTH: 424 Professional Suppliers for Professional Farriers
REP: Dan Schroeder
ADDRESS: 89 Trimble Crossing Dr., ♦ FIA Members are the retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers
Bldg. C, Ste. E who sell farrier-related products to professional farriers worldwide.
Durango, CO 81301 USA
PHONE: 520.989-2252 ♦ FIA Members believe that promoting a strong and healthy farrier industry is good
EMAIL: [email protected] business for each of our businesses, and is a benefit to the farriers, horse owners, and
WEB: www.easycareinc.com horses who use our products and services.
PROFILE: Founded in 1970, EasyCare
pioneered the first hoof boot ♦ FIA Members give back by sponsoring educational clinics and clinicians to promote
marketed to the equine industry. Dr. better hoof care.
Neel Glass designed a comfortable,
padded shoe as an alternative to iron ♦ FIA Members drive the product innovation that increases the efficiency and safety
shoes. That first “Easyboot” launched of the products that professional farriers use every day.
a new category in the industry
known as the “hoof boot,” with Are you a manufacturer, wholesaler,
EasyCare setting the pace through supplier, or service provider serving
an innovative array of products
that has expanded into hoof boots the equine hoof care industry?
and urethane horse shoes for every
situation. Apply for membership online at: www.farrierindustry.org.
EDWARD MARTIN PRODUCTS Or contact us at: Farrier Industry Association
BOOTH: 428
REP: Bob Bachen 4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1,
ADDRESS: 3140 E. El Toro Rd. Lexington, KY 40511
Sahuarita, AZ 85629 Phone: (859) 233.7411
PHONE: 505-366-3975 [email protected]
EMAIL: edwardmartinproducts@
gmail.com To join FIA or find an FIA member near you, go to:
WEB: www.expressodesign.com
PROFILE: Born in a tiny village in w w w. f a r r i e r i n d u s t r y. o r g
southwestern Scotland, Edward
Martin demonstrated farrier and
blacksmithing skills that spanned
the centuries, a “vision” that
encompassed the whole world and a
passion for the welfare of horses and
farriers that was greater than either.
Edward Martin Products, distributor
of Edward Martin’s Original Hoof
Coating, is honored to be associated
with this modest man of such
inordinate influence, service and
selflessness.
EMERSON HORSESHOE SUPPLY
BOOTH: 125
REP: Josh Clark
ADDRESS: 2301 Vanceville Rd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
PHONE: 318-742-5991
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.emersonanvil.com
PROFILE: Family owned and operated
farrier supply store and manufacturer
of “World Famous” Emerson Anvils.
EQUINE DIGIT SUPPORT SYSTEM
BOOTH: 504
REP: Cody Ovnicek
ADDRESS: 15860 State Hwy. 115
Penrose, CO 81240
PHONE: 719-372-7463
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.edsshoofcare.com
PROFILE: Wholesale / Retail sales of a
variety of hoof care supplies.
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FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS FARRIER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION WEB: www.geforge.com HOOF HOUSE
BOOTH: 314 PROFILE: Designing, engineering, and Booth: 124
REP: Martha Jones manufacturing of Precision Farrier Tools® REP: Eric Gilleland or Lucas Gilleland
ADDRESS: 4059 Iron Works Parkway GLUE-U ADHESIVES B.V. Address: 698 Clover Dr.
Lexington, KY 40511 BOOTH: 411 Social Circle, GA 30025
PHONE: 859-231-7411 REP: Peter Loots PHONE: 404-450-5319
EMAIL: [email protected] ADDRESS: Ringbaan-Oost 4 Email: [email protected]
WEB: www.farrierindustry.org Tilburg, NB 5013 CA Holland WEB: www.thehoofhouse.com
PROFILE: The Farrier Industry Association PHONE: +31 (0)77 47 622 04 We are a family-owned farrier-operated
was founded in 1986 with a mission to EMAIL: [email protected] supply store. We know what you want and
provide companies operating in the WEB: www.glue-u.com make it easy to get what you need.
hoof care industry with programs and PROFILE: Glue on shoes, hoof packing HOOF SOLUTIONS
services which will strengthen and grow producer from Europe. BOOTH: 204
their businesses. The FIA is a corridor for GRAND CIRCUIT PRODUCTS, LLC REP: Pat Burton
communication within the industry. BOOTH: 509 ADDRESS: 755 N Burleson Blvd., Ste. C-1,
FARRIER PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION, INC. REP: Steve Eastman Burleson, TX 76028
BOOTH: 122 ADDRESS: 5690 Shepherdsville Rd. PO Box 4
REP: Dan Burke Louisville, KY 40228 Burleson, TX 76097 USA
ADDRESS: 361 Haven Hill Rd. PHONE: 502-969-6949 PHONE: 817-295-4999
PO Box 1328 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
Shelbyville, KY 40066 USA WEB: www.grandcircuitinc.com WEB: www.hoofsolutions.com
PHONE: 502-633-5767 PROFILE: Manufacturer of White Lightning® PROFILE: Manufacturer and supplier of
TOLL FREE: 800-468-2879 & Shapers®, Morrison Open Roller, and the wound management bandaging and
EMAIL: [email protected] Jean-Marie Denoix Series of Corrective materials for the hoof capsule and distal
WEB: www.farrierproducts.com Shoes. We also manufacture the Super Dura limb.
PROFILE: FPD is a wholesale only distributor line of Aprons, Grand Circuit Pro Fast and HORSE SCIENCE
of quality products for the professional Pro Slow adhesive, and Supreme Support. BOOTH: 105
farrier - and the exclusive North American HANDMADE SHOES USA LTD. REP: Allie Hayes
distributor of Kerckhaert Horse Shoes, BOOTH: 519 ADDRESS: 54 Oak Ridge Rd.
Liberty Nails and the Diamond brand. Other REP: Aphrodite Albeita/Timmy Fuggle PO Box 221
fine brands distributed by FPD include: ADDRESS: 15709 FM 969, Bldg 4B West Boxford, MA 01885 USA
Bellota, FootPro, farrierproducts, Bloom Austin, TX 78724 PHONE: 978-352-6336
and Vector. For more than 25 years, FPD PHONE: 512-266-2970 EMAIL: [email protected]
has provided leadership and support for EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.horsescience.com
educational clinics and programs designed WEB: www.handmadeshoesltd.co.uk PROFILE: Freeze-dried and skeletal anatomy
to enrich the farrier industry. PROFILE: Handmade Shoes USA LLC is models, anatomy charts and lecture slides.
FARRIERBOX based in Austin, TX. We are specialized J FRY TOOLS / IRON RANGE
BOOTH: 109 in distribution of our own manufactured MANUFACTURING
REP: Shannon Deterding products including British Concur BOOTH: 227
ADDRESS: 200 Sangre de Cristo Cir Horseshoes, Concur Horse Shoes, The Hoof REP: Justin Fry
Cedar Crest, NM 87008 Cure Range and Hoofcare. The fully stocked ADDRESS: 1649 CR 11
PHONE: 505-459-2725 store is headed up by Aphrodite Albeita & Crosby, MN 56444 USA
EMAIL: [email protected] UK Farrier Russell Deering. PHONE: 701-799-1979
WEB: www.Farrierbox.com HANTON HORSESHOES EMAIL: [email protected]
PROFILE: A subscription box for farriers. BOOTH: 304 PROFILE: J Fry Tools parent company of
Top Farriers. Select Manufacturers. Help the REP: Torri Broadus Sandbox also specializing in truck body
Hoof. ADDRESS: 825 Antioch Rd. repair and modification. We are still
FLATLAND FORGE USA Shelbyville, KY 40065 USA providing a variety of forging tools and
BOOTH: 521 PHONE: 502-321-6619 finishing systems.
REP: Jim & Kathleen Poor EMAIL: [email protected] JACKED APPS
ADDRESS: 2539 County Road 131 WEB: www.broadlinefarriersolutions.com BOOTH: 426
PO Box 39 PROFILE: Broadline Farrier Solutions is REP: Edward Poplet
Tuscola, TX 79562 the maker of Hanton Horseshoes, a new ADDRESS: 360 Mobile Avenue, Ste 211E
PHONE: 325-554-7552 revolutionary, patent-pending blister Camarillo, CA 93010
EMAIL: [email protected] application that is fast, easy, and safe for PHONE: 805-907-2636
WEB: www.FlatlandForgeUSA.com the horse and farrier, and eliminates many EMAIL: [email protected]
PROFILE: Manufacturer of farrier forging of the problems with glue-on shoes. The PROFILE: Web and Phone Applications
tools. Hanton Horseshoe eliminates the need KAHN FORGE, INC.
G.E. FORGE & TOOL, INC for glue on the bottom of the horse’s foot BOOTH: 502
BOOTH: 205 allowing the hoof to expand and contract REP: Jason Yang
REP: Josh Garner to absorb concussion. And now all the glue ADDRESS: 1061 N Shepard St, Ste A,
ADDRESS: 959 Highland Way work is done with the hoof on the ground Anaheim, CA 92806
Grover Beach, CA 93433 USA making it easier for the horse and farrier, 33 Abeto
PHONE: 805-489-1111 taking the stress out of gluing on shoes. The Irvine, CA 92620 USA
TOLL FREE: 877-433-6743 Hanton Horseshoes hold up to the demands PHONE: 949-419-7872
EMAIL: [email protected] of performance horses of all disciplines.
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Solefor the
Improves Supports
Hoof quality & horses with
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www.lifedatalabs.com ©2021 Life Data Labs, Inc. 1-800-624-1873
MarketPlace Exhibitors
FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS EMAIL: [email protected] PROFILE: Kombat Boots is well-known for its’ liability, care, custody and control liability
WEB: www.kahnforge.com unique yeast pellet and the effectiveness of and equipment and supplies floater.
PROFILE: Kahn Forge, Inc. Innovation and all their products. MARTI FORGE
experience working for you! LIESER LAND FORGE, LLC BOOTH: 606
A great team and state of the art equipment BOOTH: 223 REP: Matt Marti
is crucial to supplying the highest quality REP: Marsha Caldwell or Gene Lieser ADDRESS: 1701 CR 310
in the market and we want to consistently ADDRESS: 30203 Doerner Lane Cleburne, TX 76031 USA
have the best horseshoes and nails for PO Box 7803 PHONE: 817-517-1267
farriers. Our tools are equally fantastic Spring, TX 77387-7803 USA EMAIL: [email protected]
and have been designed for comfort and PHONE: 956-975-1283 WEB: www.martiforge.com
efficiency; save time, save money. EMAIL: [email protected] PROFILE: Hand-forged hammers by Matt
Doing our best to support the farrier WEB: Find us on Facebook Marti in Cleburne, TX
community, Kahn Forge and farriers, PROFILE: Manufacturer of the Gator Vice, MONETTA FARRIER SPECIALTIES /
partnering for success! the Dual Independent Jaw Vice, the Handle GEORGIA FARRIER SUPPLY
KAWELL USA Vice (with or without a stand) and the Pedal BOOTH: 116
BOOTH: 327 Vice. with or without a stand or the pedal REP: Collins Daye
REP: Christina Torres or Tony Pham vise. We also carry a practical forge stand ADDRESS: 1755 Park Ave. SE
ADDRESS: 3045 S. Archibald, Ste. 104 that fits most gas forges. LLF is sharing this Aiken, SC 29801 USA
Ontario, CA 91761 USA booth with Austin Edens - Diesel Forge and PHONE: 803-685-5101
TOLL FREE: 888-576-5237 Machine - Manufacturer of machined farrier EMAIL: [email protected]
EMAIL: [email protected] tools: creasers, punches, etc. WEB: www.monettafarrier.com
WEB: www.kawellusa.com LIFE DATA LABS, INC. PROFILE: Monetta Farrier Specialties and
PROFILE: We provide natural horse care BOOTH: 129 Georgia Farrier Supply are full-service farrier
products and solutions. REP: Mike Barker supply stores, family owned and operated.
KELLY HERD JEWELRY ADDRESS: 12290 Highway 72 All three stores carry a comprehensive
BOOTH: 429 PO Box 349 line of merchandise encompasing most
REP: Kelly Herd Cherokee, AL 35616 USA brands. GFS is known for manufacturing
ADDRESS: 2713 Magnolia Ct. PHONE: 256-370-7555 and distributing farrier proucts including
Cleveland, TN 37312 USA TOLL FREE: 800-624-1873 the “Power Block” anvil stand and KODIAK
TOLL FREE: 866-617-4653 EMAIL: [email protected] tool boxes and accessories. The Berardo-
EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.lifedatalabs.com Daye family is proud of the quality customer
WEB: https://kellyherdjewelry.com/ PROFILE: Life Data Labs was founded in service provided in all three locations: Aiken,
PROFILE: Kelly Herd Jewelry is the nation’s 1973 by Dr. Frank Gravlee, DVM, MS, CNS. SC, Tryon, NC and Holly Springs, GA.
leading equestrian jewelry designer and Our company’s extensive equine blood test MUSTAD USA
manufacture servicing over 1000 retail database, automated manufacturing facility, BOOTH: 311
outlets globally. Designing jewelry in gold, research facility, and veterinary nutritionists REP: Haaken Jentoft
silver and custom designs since 1983. enable us to formulate products backed ADDRESS: 907 15th Street SW
KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES by research. Farrier’s Formula® Hoof Forest Lake, MN 55025 USA
BOOTH: 422 Supplement has been a household name PHONE: 612-356-8122
REP: Bret Robinson in the equine world since its introduction EMAIL: [email protected]
ADDRESS: 106 South Seaman Street in 1984. Life Data® Hoof Clay, our newest WEB: www.mustad.com
PO Box 904Eastland, TX 76448 addition in a complete line of products, is an PROFILE: Mustad USA offers a complete
PHONE: 254-629-3863 antimicrobial hoof defect packing. and superior line of horse related products
EMAIL: [email protected] MADRID FORGE/SALCITO KNIVES to benefit the farrier and the overall well-
WEB: www.kennedy-financial.com BOOTH: 610 being of the horse. At the core of Mustad’s
PROFILE: Kennedy Financial Services, a Life REP: Chris Madrid offering you will find the leading and
Planning Firm helping people live life on ADDRESS: 179 Jaymar Drive most trusted brands in Hoofcare including
purpose. Stanley, NM 87056 USA Capewell, Delta and Mustad Horsenails, St.
KEYSTONE LEATHER / R.A.T.E. COMPANY PHONE: 505-470-2602 Croix Forge Horseshoes, Heller Hoof Rasps,
BOOTH: 405 EMAIL: [email protected] Mustad and Delta Shoes, plus an extensive
REP: Matt Schall PROFILE: Handmade forging tools, hoof assortment of accessories like Delta Hoof
ADDRESS: 2100 Reach Rd. knives, hammers, pullers, tongs. Boots, Hoof-Power and Right Balance Hoof
Williamsport, PA 17701 USA MARKEL INSURANCE Supplements, Mustad Studs, Pads and
PHONE: 570-329-3780 BOOTH: 224 farrier tools. Mustad International, the
EMAIL: [email protected] REP: Edna Gaylord global leader in Hoofcare products has been
PROFILE: Manufacturer/Distributor of ADDRESS: 4600 Cox Rd. producing and providing products for 182
R.A.T.E. Hoof Packing and other hoof care PO Box 2009 years…all, for the better of the horse.
products. Glen Allen, VA 23060 USA MYRON MCLANE APRONS
KOMBAT BOOTS, INC. PHONE: 903-402-5813 BOOTH: 511
BOOTH: 126 TOLL FREE: 800-446-7925 REP: Myron McLane
REP: Russell Schider EMAIL: [email protected] ADDRESS: 49 Winter St.
ADDRESS: 1201 Lake Street. WEB: www.markelhorseandfarm Somerset, MA 02726 USA
Baraboo, WI 53913 PROFILE: Farrier’s insurance program covers PHONE: 508-678-0117
PHONE: 608-742-4433 you on or off premises for a broad range EMAIL: [email protected]
EMAIL: [email protected] of possibilities. Coverage include general WEB: www.myronmclaneaprons.com
WEB: www.kombatboots.com PROFILE: Myron McLane Aprons are
American made of cotton duck cloth
and chap split leather. Constructed and
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manufactured like a fine article of clothing, NORDIC FORGE, INC. PROFILE: The manufacturer of the new FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS
our aprons are all double stitched and the BOOTH: 409 American Farrier’s Association premium
best hook and loop fastener available is REP: James or Erikk Peterson equine hoof supplement program.
used for the waist and leg straps. ADDRESS: 807 North 5th St. Providing quality, nutrition, convenience
NANRIC PO Box 909 and value to AFA members, customers and
BOOTH: 300 Guttenberg, IA 52052 USA horses. Drop by our booth to learn more
REP: Shannon Redden PHONE: 563-252-1707 about the program and how to sign-up.
ADDRESS: 133 South Main St. EMAIL: [email protected] RUSTY BROWN JEWELRY
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 USA WEB: www.nordicforgeusa.com BOOTH: 209
PHONE: 502-839-6742 PROFILE: Nordic Forge is a 3rd generation REP: Erin Baayen
TOLL FREE: 877-462-6742 family owned business that offers ADDRESS: 40335 Winchester, Ste. E116
EMAIL: [email protected] horseshoes of exceptional quality and value. Temecula, CA 92591 USA
WEB: www.nanric.com We also manufacture a complete line of PHONE: 951-290-1423
PROFILE: NANRIC was established to farrier tools including the popular Viking EMAIL: [email protected]
provide a service link between Dr. Redden’s line. We strive to provide the best products WEB: www.rustybrownshines.com
innovative concepts and the products that and service possible. PROFILE: Gold & Silver jewelry designed by
he uses for his equine podiatry cases. Our OLEO ACRES FARRIER Rusty Brown, a professional farrier for the
product line includes NANRIC Ultimates™, & BLACKSMITH SUPPLY equine enthusiast specializing in custom
Advance Cushion Support™, Aluminum BOOTH: 111 items & trophy buckles.
Rail & Rocker Shoes, Dalric Glue-On Shoes, REP: Rob Michel SCOTT ANVILS
Biotin100™, x-ray accessories, educational ADDRESS: 1036 S. CR 21 BOOTH: 620
books/videos, and specialty hoofcare items. Berthoud, CO 80513 USA REP: Scott Collier
We are Your Source for Equine Podiatry PHONE: 970-532-3490 ADDRESS: 16698 Spotswood Trail
Products and Knowledge. EMAIL: [email protected] PO Box 186
NATURE FARMS FARRIER SUPPLY WEB: www.oafbs.com Ruckersville, VA 22968 USA
BOOTH: 321 PROFILE: Oleo Acres Farrier Supply is the PHONE: 434-409-8100
REP: Nolan & Shelley Walker most complete supply house in the Rocky EMAIL: [email protected]
ADDRESS: 3541 National Dr. Mountains. The company was founded PROFILE: Scott Anvils manufactures solid,
Norman, OK 73069 USA by Master Farrier Vern Olinger. Vern also high-quality anvils for the farrier and
PHONE: 405-307-8031 founded Hillcraft Farrier School of Golden, blacksmith. Models available include
TOLL FREE: 800-460-6759 Colorado. Serious Farriers look to us for tapered heel, square heel, and turning cam.
EMAIL: [email protected] supplies because of product selection Scott also custom builds anvil stands. His
WEB: www.naturefarmsfarriersupply.com and the instock items we carry. We ship newest product, the Big Boy 250 pound
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established in the quarter horse capital will go out the same day. Ask us to quote shop. Contact Scott by email at scottanvils@
of the world in 1982. Family owned and on volume buys. We also have a frequent embarqmail.com or by phone at 434-409-
operated, we take pride in the service buyer program. Vern knew only the “finest 8100.
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Whisper Forges, NC Cordura and Leather PROFILE: Wholesaler & Retailer and hoof issues. It was developed by a farrier
Aprons, Adjustable Hoof Stand, Cavalry RIDLEY, INC. and his wife for their customers. So many
Hoof Gages, Cavalry Driving Hammers, BOOTH: 612 were using it for so much, the demand just
Cavalry Rounding Hammers, NC Aluminum REP: Jan Sorensen kept growing. It treats thrush, whiteline and
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EMAIL: [email protected] and several issues with animals.
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MarketPlace Exhibitors
FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS STOCKHOFF’S HORSESHOES Featuring: Farriers Pride pads, JL Clinch Tools. All made in the USA in Thornton,
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STONEWELL BODIES & MACHINE, INC. can affect a horse’s performance, accelerate Hammers, Cross Pein Hammers, Sledge
BOOTH: 324 lameness or lead to expensive hoof repair Hammer, Pritchel, Stamps, Fullers, Clinch
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Genoa, NY 13071 USA experimented with an anti-bacterial zinc- ever increasing range of quality tools for the
PHONE: 315-497-3512 coated inserts to help grow out hoof defects modern farriery business.
EMAIL: [email protected] from within. VICTORY
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REP: Chuck Milne PHONE: 714-779-2581 TOLL FREE: 800-872-7528
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Kennedale, TX 76060 USA WEB: www.thorobredinc.com WEB: www.victoryracingplate.com
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EMAIL: [email protected] different horseshoes. Our line of forged aluminum racing plates and horseshoes
WEB: www.texasfarriersupply.com aluminum shoes cover most every discipline made of the highest quality materials.
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THE FARRIER APP racing have worn our shoes, including farrier products including: steel horseshoes,
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Midhurst GU290DA United Kingdom just doesn’t get any better than that! VULCAN HORSESHOES INC.
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PROFILE: The Must Have App for Farriers. All REP: Tom Curl Riverside, CA 92504 USA
of your business in one place. Suitable for all ADDRESS: 5785 36th Place PHONE: 951-366-0660
devices online or offline. Super easy to use Vero Beach, CA 32966 USA EMAIL: [email protected]
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launch, special offers at show. WEB: www.quartercrackspecialist.com owned company that designs and
THE SHOEIN’ SHOP TOSKAY FORGE manufactures horseshoes and horseshoe
BOOTH: 208 BOOTH: 525 nails for sale around the globe. Our history
REP: Lee Green REP: Tony Kingery now dates back 3 generations to 1946,
ADDRESS: 31740 Dunlap Blvd. ADDRESS: 10781 Jackson Ct. when the late Charles Head acquired
Yucaipa, CA 92399 USA Thornton, CO 80233 USA the goodwill, fixtures and stock of a
PHONE: 909-794-3455 PHONE: 303-520-7463 blacksmiths, farrier’s, wheelwrights and
TOLL FREE: 800-200-0031 EMAIL: [email protected] agricultural engineers business. His son
EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.tosakyforge.com Mac trained as a blacksmith and farrier,
WEB: www.theshoeinshop.com PROFILE: Handmade Hoof Knives, Loop eventually leaving to setup his own farriery
PROFILE: Everything for the farrier! Knives, Farrier and Blacksmithing Forging practice. The Head family then opened their
own design and manufacturing company.
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Mac’s son, Sam, carries on the tradition as Congratulations on your FIA MARKETPLACE EXHIBITORS
a farrier and company director working on
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Millions of our horseshoes have been fitted
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the farrier. Our main aim is to provide farriers
with a good horseshoe at a cost which gives
value for money.
WATER MILL PRODUCTS
BOOTH: 323
REP: Sue Birdsall
ADDRESS: PO Box 543
Water Mill, NY 11976 USA
PHONE: 631-726-9563
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.watermillproducts.com
PROFILE: Manufacturer of hoof products.
WELL-SHOD
BOOTH: 425
REP: John Harshbarger
ADDRESS: 305 N. Arthur
Amarillo, TX 79107 USA
PHONE: 806-322-3680
TOLL FREE: 800-206-2181
EMAIL: [email protected]
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PROFILE: Well-Shod is your full line farrier
supply store specializing in “hard to find” and
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We are the US distributor for ICAR farrier
tools and Wrangler Horseshoes. Wholesale
pricing available.
WERKMAN HOOFCARE USA
BOOTH: 507
REP: Mike Crites
ADDRESS: 6103 Brittmoore Rd.
Houston, TX 77041
PO Box 11586
College Station, TX 77842 USA
PHONE: 979-574-5559
EMAIL: [email protected]
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PROFILE: Producer of high quality
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BOOTH: 128
REP: Christine Trnka
ADDRESS: 47 Rainbow Rd.
PO Box 382
Edgwood, NM 87015 USA
PHONE: 505-281-8982
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com
PROFILE: WCB is a membership-based
educational organization that produces
blacksmithing competitions across the USA.
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2020 Annual Awards Ceremony
AFA Achievement Awards Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF (Don pictured) Lucas Gilleland, CJF
WALT TAYLOR AWARD:
Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF Heather Beauchemin, CJF, TE Eric Nygaard, CJF
JIM LINZY OUTSTANDING CLINICAN:
Lucas Gilleland, CJF
J SCOTT SIMPSON OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR:
Jeff Engler, CJF
JOURNALISM AWARD:
Heather Beauchemin, CJF, TE
GENERAL INTEREST ARTICLE AWARD
Eric Nygaard, CJF
ALLEN SMITH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN
ADMINISTRATION:
Garrett Maloney, CJF
EDWARD MARTIN HUMANITARIAN AWARD:
Glenn Reese, CJF
SHARON WALKER MEMORIAL CHAPTER
NEWSLETTER AWARD
Alabama Professional Farriers
Association - Alison Jones
2020 Cultural Exchange Recipient
Rachael Millard, CJF
Certification High Score Awards Glenn Reese, CJF Alison Jones
Certified Farrier Written High Score: Rachael Millard, CJF Josh Hunt, CF
Josh Hunt, CF
Certified Farrier Practical High Score:
Andres Felipe Galvis-Sierra, CF
Certified Tradesman Farrier Written High Score:
Lucas Gilardi, CTF
Certified Tradesman Farrier Practical High Score:
Lucas Gilardi, CTF
Certified Journeyman Farrier Written High Score:
Rachael Millard, CJF
Certified Journeyman Farrier Practical High Score:
Scott Strong, CJF
Endorsements Earned in 2020
Therapeutic Endorsement
Diego Almeida, CJF, TE, EE, FE, AWCF
Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE
Elizabeth Lordan, CJF, TE, DVM
J. Daniel Watson, CJF, TE, ASF
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2021 Achievement Awards Nominees
Congratulations to all of our 2021 Achievement Awards nominees! It is an honor to be nominated by your peers for your
outstanding contributions, and we look forward to celebrating with you at the Grand Finale!
ALLEN SMITH AWARD JOURNALISM AWARD
In recognition of outstanding ability to organize and For meritorious service in collecting, editing, and presenting
implement farrier functions. information of interest to farriers.
Eric Gray, CJF Arcadia Birklid, CF
J SCOTT SIMPSON AWARD WALT TAYLOR AWARD
To express sincere appreciation for outstanding service and In recognition of unlimited service, distinguished
dedication to the field of farrier education. contributions, and unselfish devotion to the farrier industry.
Nigel Fennell, AWCF Tim Dodd, CJF
Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF Jennifer Horn, CJF
Gerard Laverty, CJF, TE, AWCF
JIM LINZY AWARD Garnett Oetjens, CJF
In recognition of exhibiting exceptional abilities while Walt Taylor, CF
conducting farrier clinics. Craig Trnka, CJF
Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF Thomas N. Trosin, CJF
Hank Chisholm, CJF
Justin Frank, CJF, DipWCF TECHNICAL WRITING AWARD
Daniel Jones, CJF For writing involving the shoeing of a horse or treatment of
Joe Nygren, CJF, DipWCF ailments of the equine hoof.
Bodie Trnka, CJF Elizabeth Lordan, CJF, TE, DVM
Lamar Weaver, CJF
GENERAL INTEREST AWARD
EDWARD MARTIN AWARD Business articles, short stories, editorials, etc.
In sincere appreciation for an active effort to promote about anything AFA related.
goodwill in the farrier profession. Arcadia Birklid, CF
Hank Chisholm, CJF Travis Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF
Chris Diehl, CJF, FE, AWCF Paul Skaggs, CJF
Thomas Gabel, CJF
Jim Keith, CJF SILENT ANVIL MEMORIAL HONOREES (2021)
Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF To Be Honored during Grand Finale
Myron McLane, CJF Honorees must have been a practicing farrier during their
Stephen Morris, CJF life and an AFA Member in good standing at the time of their
Travis Vern Powell CJF, TE, DipWCF passing. These individuals and their contributions to our
industry will be recognized at the Grand Finale.
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How To:
Modifying a Steel Shoe for Desmopathy
of the Collateral Ligaments of the Distal
Interphalangeal Joint
By Travis D. Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF
It is commonly accepted that majority of equine forelimb the ground surface of the shoe (Fig. 10). Tack welding it from
lameness, originates in the equine hoof/digit or the the foot surface in three spots is sufficient to hold in place
distal limb (Moyer 1989; Merriman 2003). While it is often (Fig. 11) before welding the length of the bar stock on the
frustrating to define the exact cause for ameness, advances ground surface (Fig. 12). After welding a hand grinder is
in ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging have used to remove excess weld and ensure the ground surface
improved the veterinarian’s ability to define a specific of the shoe is flat (Fig. 13 & 14). To further exaggerate the
diagnosis for injury within the equine foot (Denoix et al. difference in web with medially and laterally the shoe can be
2011) With these advances desmopathy of the collateral ground to remove surface area on the ground surface of the
ligaments of the distal interphalangeal joint have been opposite branch if desired (Fig. 15). Finished shoe applied for
reported by many (Denoix 1996, 1998, 2000; McDiarmid desmopathy of the medial collateral ligament of the distal
1998; Dyson et al. 2004). As a result, we as farriers are often interphalangeal joint (Fig. 16). This same technique can be
asked to provide trimming/shoeing options to reduce used to modify a steel horseshoe into multiple variations for
stress and strain on the injured ligament. One common other injures to the equine distal limb, including suspensory
approach is to apply a shoe with a wider branch ipsilateral ligament desmopathy (Fig. 17).
to the injured ligament (Fig 1). There are many commercially
available aluminum, asymmetrical horseshoes with a wider Fig. 1
branch. However, to my knowledge there are no steel
versions commercially available. The following description
and images offer one technique in which farriers can easily
and quickly modify a steel horseshoe into one that is
asymmetric and has a wider branch on one side.
Materials used:
1) Kerkhaert Comfort Horseshoe (or any other steel
horseshoe) appropriate for the horse (Fig. 2)
2) 1/8” thick x 1/2” wide steel flat bar stock (Fig. 3)
The first step is to shape and fit an appropriate steel
horseshoe (Fig. 4). Next narrow the end of (Fig. 5) and bend
the bar stock (Fig. 6) to match the curve on the branch of
the shoe ipsilateral to the injured ligament (Fig. 7). Then
mark the end of the bar stock with the end of the heel check
on the shoe (Fig. 8) then cut to remove excess steel (Fig. 9).
The next step is to place the bar stock to weld into place.
Placing the shoe on the welding plate with the ground side
down/foot side up ensures the bar stock will be flush with
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Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13
Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17
Acknowledgements: Denoix, J.M., Bertoni, L., Heitzmann, A.G., Werpy, N. and Audigié, F.,
Photo acquisition and editing by Dr. R. Scott Pleasant. 2011. Ultrasonographic examination of the collateral ligaments of the
distal interphalangeal joint in horses: Part A: Technique and normal
Terms and Definitions images. Equine Veterinary Education, 23(11), pp.574-580.
Desmopathy- Disease of the ligaments
Ipsilateral- belonging to or occurring on the same side of the body Dyson, S.J., Murray, R., Schramme, M. and Branch, M., 2004. Collateral
desmitis of the distal interphalangeal joint in 18 horses (2001–
Manufacturers: 2002). Equine veterinary journal, 36(2), pp.160-166.
a Royal Kerkhaert Horseshoes Rapenburg 764581 AE Vogelwaarde The
Netherlands McDiarmid, A.M., 1998. Distal interphalangeal joint lameness in a
horse associated with damage to the insertion of the lateral collateral
References: ligament. Equine Veterinary Education, 10(3), pp.114-118.
Denoix, J.M., 1996. Ultrasonographic examination in the diagnosis of joint
disease. Joint disease in the horse, 1, pp.165-202. Merriam, J.G., 2003. The role and importance of farriery in equine
veterinary practice. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice,
Denoix, J.M., 1998. The collateral ligaments of the distal 19(2), pp.273-283.
interphalangeal joint: anatomy, roles and lesions. Hoof Care
Lameness, 70, pp.29-32. Moyer, W., 1989. Clinical examination of the equine foot. Veterinary Clinics
of North America: Equine Practice, 5(1), pp.29-46.
Denoix, J.M., 2000. Ligament injuries of the distal interphalangeal joint
in horses. In Proceedings of the 6th World Equine Veterinary Association
Congress (pp. 41-43).
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BURNT
By Brian Mullins, CJF
It’s 8:00pm and the sun set hours ago. Your phone is lit up and This is what we can learn from my mistakes:
your family wants to know when you’ll be home. You’re sore,
the horse you’re currently working on wants to be back in 1. Saying Yes to Everything is Going to Get you Burnt
his stall but doesn’t realize that cooperating would expedite The word “no” is a powerful one. Many of us worry that by
that very thing. You go to pick up your toolbox and the wheel saying this, or anything else that denies someone’s request
that has been barely holding on for the last couple weeks of us, it will result in us losing our clients. In reality, we have
finally falls off one of the legs. Just perfect. Another text - the to establish reasonable boundaries. In his book Essentialism,
client wants to know when you can fit in the two new ones Greg McKeown writes, “Remember that if you don’t prioritize
they just got in the barn. They’re way overdue, so the sooner your life, someone else will”. It’s true that we work in a service
the better. You consider chucking the phone into the quench industry and that part of that is attending to the unforeseen
bucket, putting the horse with three shod feet back into his or unpredictable things that occur and require our expertise.
house and chucking your toolbox as far into the field as your A lost shoe or a new horse that just arrived but badly needs
pent-up anger will allow. Maybe you could drive to another to be shod are examples of this. Our job, however, is not to
country, change your name, and become a bartender. You prioritize these over all else and forfeit any semblance of a
consider that less stressful life change for the rest of the time reasonable work/life balance. If you can get there within the
you spend shoeing the horse and most of the drive home… immediate future and save the day, bonus points for you.
You’re the equivalent of a fare skinned tourist at the end of If you can’t, however, and your family beckons you to the
their first day at the beach, or most of my attempts at cooking cottage for the weekend, or the shoeing clinic takes you in
a large meal. You’re burnt. the opposite direction that day, it’s okay to explain that you
Not all of you have been here, but I’m sure many can relate to won’t be able to immediately rectify their issue. Offer them
some or all aspects of this story. If you can, you’re not alone options such as a time and day you can come, or someone
and it doesn’t have to be this way. There are things we can do else who may be able to fix it sooner than you can. Then, let
to help avoid this. them make their choice. Many people will respect you for
I have recognized a few personal traits that often contribute this. Establishing that you have boundaries demonstrates
to my tendency to burn myself out. that you value yourself and that you’re deserving of their
1. I’m a people pleaser and struggle with telling anyone the respect. If they fire you, move on - they weren’t going to be
word “no”. There’s a voice in my head that tells me that turning a good long-term client anyway. Now your book is open to
down extra work will inevitably lead to everyone leaving me take on someone that could be more reasonable to work
for another farrier. with. Like all things in life, it’s about moderation. As stated
2. In the midst of a busy spell, I will stop communicating with before, unforeseen circumstances are a part of the job. If you
friends and family to the point that they think I might have consistently leave a client in the lurch when they need you
fallen off the face of the earth. most, you can’t blame them for looking for a more attentive
3. If I’m not progressing, it gets depressing. Sometimes, I’ll farrier. Some solutions which may help in this department are
let myself get so busy that I don’t have time to pursue my as follows:
professional progression goals.
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Setting aside time in your schedule for repairs. Call, don’t text. We all have become so used to the practicality
I know a couple farriers who realized that Mondays were of dealing with clients through text. It really has been a
always packed with shoes lost over the weekend. Now, they game changer for our profession. Texting, however, is not
leave their schedules open on Monday mornings to attend to a substitute for actual person-to-person communication.
the repairs. If all the shoes stay on, they have a morning to do Picking up the phone and calling your friends and family
other things (like study for their upcoming certification). shows that you value you them enough to communicate
Creating a network of farriers to help each other out. with more than just your thumbs. Most of the nuance and
I am fortunate to have a great network of peers who I can spontaneity of a phone conversation is lost in text and the
call upon if I’m in a bind. If any of us have a lost shoe, we can connection just isn’t the same. We’re all on the road a lot, it’s a
reach out to each other and find out who is close by to fix it. perfect opportunity to reach out and call someone. Just don’t
Of course, there can be areas of severe competition where call the radio DJ too much. Apparently, he hates that.
the threat of another farrier attempting to steal a client is very
real. It is amazing, however, how a gesture of goodwill on 3. Learning Helps to Avoid Burning
your part can create a professional relationship with another When I asked Chris Gregory how to get out of a rut, he
farrier. It may be worth trying. commented on how revived you can feel after attending a
2. Isolation is Not the Answer shoeing certification or a contest. “Even after spending your
Sometimes, despite our best efforts to maintain a reasonable whole weekend off shoeing horses and paying someone to
workload, the show season gets busy or a client triples their judge your ability to do it, it’s amazing how excited you are to
herd. I have often run into this situation myself and just work shoe your regular horses Monday morning.”
longer hours and more days straight to fit everything in. It If your busy schedule doesn’t allow you to have time to attend
becomes harder and harder to attend any social events or clinics, contests, ride-alongs with other farriers, or to practice
plan an outing with a friend as the days start to stretch into in your shop, you run a serious risk of plateauing. Every day
the nights. In the past, I would just stop trying to commit to seems the same and every horse feels like another obstacle to
anything. My family and friends would comment that they going home. You’ve lost that spark and the sense of challenge
hadn’t seen me in a while and the guilt would set in. To avoid that drew you to this career in the first place.
the guilt, I would stop calling them. Eventually, the radio DJ Many farriers, including myself, have found certification to be
would become my only constant companion and only link to the ideal cure for plateauing. Every time I’ve determined to
the world outside of horses. attempt a level of the AFA’s certification, it has inspired me to
There is strong evidence coming from the world of get into the shop, into the books and to look more critically
psychology that isolation leads to depression and burnout. at my day-to-day work. Whether you pass or fail an exam, the
We are social animals. It is part of our nature and a main process does wonders to improve your skills and knowledge
reason why we have survived and thrived as a species. of this craft. It really does create excitement in the job again.
Ghosting your friends and family leads you on a direct route I recommend taking a page out of Vern Powell and Heather
to Burnoutville. We need those connections with the people Beauchemin’s book and blocking off specific clinics and
who we care about and who care about us. Sometimes, we certifications in your agenda and then scheduling your work
just need to be able to talk to someone who isn’t as immersed around them.
in the crazy horse world to bring us back to a feeling of Burnt offerings
normalcy. Sometimes, we need to talk to our fellow farrier I want to explain that all of this advice comes from someone
friends who are just as immersed in the horse world to share who struggles with following it himself. I am far from
our experiences of the craziness. achieving my own version of work/life balance, but the key
Here are some things you can try: is that I keep trying. I hope that someone out there finds at
Regardless of the pull to work every waking moment until least some of this helpful in avoiding burnout or helping one
things settle down again, make time for your friends and of their peers out of that rut. I also hope that it results in less
family. Make plans with them and protect those plans with farriers having to call that radio DJ. I’m tired of getting a busy
militant stubbornness; it’s a lot easier to mark a date or time signal every time that I do.
on the calendar and then work around it than it is to wait for Until next time, take care of yourselves and each other out
the opportunity to present itself. there…
If you feel that one of your farrier peers is in one of these ruts, If you’re interested in hearing more from Brian, check out the
reach out to them and insist on an outing or a forge day to Mullins Farrier Podcast, available for free on your favorite
help them out of it. That way, you’re both getting a social podcast platform!
outing. It really is a win-win.
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Kenny Hoyle, CJF
Road to the Journeyman
When I was first approached about writing an article for handmade shoes better and my keg shoes fit better, which is
the No Foot, No Horse magazine I couldn’t imagine what all better for my horses and my customers. It just makes my
they would want me to write about, but then I realized job easier, better and more fun. While I wouldn’t recommend
that the story of an old dog learning new tricks might be waiting as long as I did, I would recommend getting certified
interesting to some. After all, I will be 50 in April and have to anyone who is truly serious about being a professional
run a successful farrier service since 2001 around Xenia, farrier. The Examiners, Testers, and folks I met on my journey
Ohio. Many folks have asked me why I chose to pursue my were top notch. Be humble and work hard and your efforts
certification because working on certification certainly will be rewarded tenfold.
has a list of cons: it’s expensive, it’s stressful, and it’s very
time consuming. So, what are the benefits of pursuing Some tips for anyone wanting to
certification? start the certification process:
First, after 19+ years in the business, I wanted to challenge
myself. I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. I was 1. Get with someone who has been through
capable and comfortable in my business, but I wanted more the process and become their best friend. You
and becoming a Certified Journeyman Farrier had been in will need advice and encouragement!
the back of my mind for years. Lucky for me, my friend Dave
Purves, CJF had moved back into our area and in his own, 2. Attend a pre-certification. It’s a great way to
loving way kicked me in the butt to get motivated. With his keep you or get you on the right track.
encouragement, I started the process.
Secondly, I wanted to gain the respect of others. The 3. Buy index cards and use them. To prepare
majority of men and women that I respected in our field were for the written test, I wrote out everything that
CJFs. Since I have worked in the field for almost twenty years, I needed to memorize on index cards and kept
I wanted the confirmation that I know my craft. Thom Gabel, them on the dash of my truck. Whenever I had
CJF a dear friend of mine, told me that there was a secret downtime, I would use these to study.
handshake. While I haven’t learned the handshake yet, I have
gained a group of friends that are like brothers. Our group,
Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association, has worked for
each member to progress through the certification process.
Farriers are, by nature, loners. There is a reason we prefer
working for ourselves and we don’t always play well with
others. However, it is human nature to want to be included
and this certification process has allowed me to be and feel a
part of something greater than myself and my own business.
Lastly, it shows a level of humility: you have to be willing to
lay your work out to be judged by your peers. The hours in
the shop to master my craft wasn’t easy, but it was all worth
it when I passed! The day I passed my CJF Thom Gabel was
with me, and I sought him out first for a hug. After all, I was
part of the club now!
I started the certification process after years of working on
horses. Going through the process has allowed me to avoid
burnout and rejuvenated my desire to shoe horses. Put
simply, I am a better farrier now. I measure feet better, make
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YOGA
FOR FA R R I E R S
By Heather Beauchemin, CJF, TE
Farriers notoriously struggle with pain and stiffness related What makes an actual guided yoga class more beneficial
to our work, and oftentimes we take it for granted that that than just doing a few stretches on your own at the end of
pain is inevitable. While some injuries do require medical the day?
intervention or painkillers, a good stretching and exercise Getting your quick stretches in is so important and I
routine can be a great way to keep our bodies working for us. understand that not everyone has the time to take a full
In this interview, we speak with Jenna Valez, a yoga instructor 60-minute class (especially with family and busy workdays).
based out of California who has started a popular online However, a guided class is so beneficial if you can create the
yoga class called Yoga for Farriers, about how farriers can time. Just being able to have an hour to yourself (and only
utilize stretching, why taking the time for a yoga class can be yourself) is such a gift, especially if your workday is hard and
beneficial, and why learning to control your breathing is a stressful on your body. It’s about you dedicating time to take
benefit to anyone who does strenuous work or competes. a breath, be with your body, and just be present. When you
give space and time to yourself and your body, you start to
Most people outside of the horse industry don’t know that refuel and add to your presence. You might even find yourself
farriers exist, much less that they go through a lot of aches walking through life with more ease and less tension.
and pains. What made you realize that there was a need for Also, being guided by a trained yoga teacher gives you the
a yoga class specifically geared towards farriers? opportunity to learn new things. Yoga teachers know a lot
I have been around farriers for a while. My father grew up in about the body! A teacher can provide you with knowledge
Idaho where he worked with horses on his family’s property. that you might not have thought about before and maybe
My aunt is a horse trainer and has her own barn in Montana. help you through some issues you are physically having. A
My best friend is currently working as a farrier in California. yoga teacher can offer new perspectives and help guide you
I have seen the work farriers do and I understand that this through a deeper exploration of your body.
work is stressful on the body. Twisting, squatting, and lifting
all day can cause some serious discomfort over time. When What areas of the body do we as farriers need to focus on
my best friend contacted me recently about how her body when we are stretching?
had been feeling sore and uncomfortable, the idea popped Shoulders and back!
into my mind. I teach yoga to help people feel better through From my personal research, most farriers feel built up tension
movement. Why not teach yoga to farriers? in their lower back, upper back and in between the shoulder
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Cow Pose
Cat Pose
Child’s Pose
blades. There are so many yoga poses that can help with conscious control. Since we are conscious of our body and
this tension. I incorporate postures in my Yoga for Farriers mind while breathing, we can prevent ourselves from injury
classes that mostly target these areas. by just breathing through our movements.
The more we practice our awareness of breath, the more
Breathing seems like a very important part of the practice aware we are of our body and mind. And as we are more
of yoga, whether that is using your breath to get a better aware of our body and mind, we are more likely going to
stretch or just noticing your breathing and breathing live a more easeful and healthy life. Don’t we all want that
deeply. Remembering to breathe is also extremely for ourselves?
important for farriers who are competing or testing under Maybe next time you are working or find yourself a bit
time, since inconsistent breathing and holding your stressed, try bringing awareness to your breath. You might
breath leads to higher stress levels and earlier muscle surprise yourself with the amount of ease you find from just
fatigue. Do you think breath work in yoga has benefits for that simple action.
people doing athletic activities?
Absolutely. The very meaning of the word yoga is “to yoke” What would you say to a young farrier who is just
or bring together into union. Yoga is about bringing the starting out and doesn’t feel aches and pains yet? Is
body and the mind together and breath is exactly how we there stretching or exercises that they should do as
achieve this. When we are connected to our breath, we “preventative maintenance”?
are opening up channels of energy and becoming more Stress builds in the body over time. Just because you may
aware. Breathing while practicing any athletic activity not be experiencing pain now, you may feel it later. Farriers
breaks stiffness and allows us to move with more ease and
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use their bodies a lot while working. Yoga is a great way to knots surrounding the shoulder blades. Before gripping
help break up any build up and keep your body healthy and tongs and lifting anvils, thread the needle is a great exercise
mobile. for farriers to practice.
Like I mentioned before, I would recommend practicing
postures that provide relief in the back and shoulders to If a farrier is interested in trying out your yoga class, how
help prevent future stress. There are so many poses that can they find you?
you can practice that target these areas, but some of my Join our Yoga for Farriers Facebook group! I post a new
favorites are cat/cow, child’s pose, and thread the needle. live class that is focused on farriers’ needs every Sunday
These postures are often in the classes that I teach, but at 12pm PST. The class is also recorded and posted
you can also set up a mini morning or night routine and immediately after so you can take the class on your own
practice these three poses for 2 or 3 minutes each. time. Class is currently donation based.
Additionally, I lead an all levels vinyasa flow through Zoom
If an older farrier is reading this, and they deal with a lot every Saturday at 10am PST. The class isn’t directly geared
of pain and stiffness on a daily basis, is it too late for them towards farriers but is still beneficial for your body and
to start doing yoga? If they start small and can only do health. Class is also donation based. Contact me for a direct
minimal stretching, are there still benefits for them? Zoom link.
It is never too late to start practicing yoga. I love to mention I also offer private online yoga sessions. If you would like a
in my classes that every version of the pose is the pose. Just more tailored class that focuses on your needs specifically, a
because a certain pose looks one way on a certain person, one-on-one class is strongly recommended. I give a special
doesn’t mean that’s what it should look like on you. It is so discount to anyone who is a Yoga for Farriers member and is
important to listen to your body. Ask yourself what it needs. interested in a private yoga session with me.
That’s the skill. No matter what physical level you are at, you For more info or if you are interested in any of these classes,
will still experience the benefits of the practice as long as contact me and send me a message
you are listening to your body. Instagram @yogi.jenni
However, if you are experiencing a lot of pain in the body, it Facebook (Jenna Valez)
is important to check with a doctor to see if practicing yoga [email protected]
is safe for you.
If you could pick three stretches for a farrier to do every Thread the Needle Pose (A)
day before work, what would you choose and why?
1. Cat and Cow Pose (Bidalasana and Bitilasana)
This is my personal favorite stretch for my back. It is gentle
and allows for nice flexion and extension of the spine. It
also can relieve some tension or stiffness in the lower back.
Farriers squat under horses, repeatedly bend over, and may
get pulled by a horse during their workday. This can build
up tension in the low back. Cat/Cow is a wonderful exercise
to get the spine moving, elongated and ready for the day.
2. Child’s Pose (Balasana) Thread the Needle Pose (B)
Child’s Pose is also great for the back. It takes the pressure
off the lower back by elongating and lengthening the
spine. It also provides some relief between the shoulder
blades and the shoulders since the upper back is rounding
forward and arms are reaching out long. Shoulder relief is
important for farriers due to stress from swinging hammers
and lifting heavy objects. I love to do this pose in the
morning and hold it for 2 or 3 minutes. It gives me a sense
of calmness and grounding before I start the business of my
workday.
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This pose targets the whole shoulder and upper back
region. It’s perfect for stretching and working through stiff
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AFA 2021 Chapter Presidents
AFA 2021 CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Alabama Professional Farriers Association Farriers Association of Washington State Maryland Farriers Association
Chapter 41, Region 4 Chapter 2, Region 1 Chapter 8, Region 5
Andrew M. Wells, CJF (#18021), President Brian Strelow, CJF (#5561), President Liam Straton, CF, (#7613), President
173 Lee Road 650 PO Box 948 1537 B Ridge Road
Auburn, AL 36879 Coupeville, WA 98239 Westminster, MD 21157
Phone: 970-445-8937 Phone: 360-320-8826 Phone: 410-913-3824
Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Alaska State Farriers Association Web: www.farriersofwa.com Web: www.marylandfarriersassociation.com
Chapter 38, Region 1 Florida State Farriers Association Michigan Horseshoers Association
Heidi Larrabee, CF (#6841), President Chapter 5, Region 4 Chapter 4, Region 3
PO Box 4691 T.J. Steele, CJF (#16055), President Brian Evans, CJF (#8511), President
Palmer, AK 99645 7713 State Road 64 East 46459 County Road 374
Phone: 907-354-2682 Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890 Paw Paw, Michigan 49079
Email: [email protected] Phone: 863-673-4810 Phone: 269-312-3545
Arkansas Horseshoeing Association Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Chapter 60, Region 4 Garden State Horseshoers Association Web: www.michiganhorseshoers.com
D. Paul Dorris, CJF (#5793), President Chapter 25, Region 5 Mid-Eastern Farrier’s Association
22285 State Highway 154 Tom Picinich (#9164), President Chapter 17, Region 3
Dardanelle, AR 72834 26 Yorktowne Dr Michael Boal, CF (#7529), President
Phone: 479-858-1011 Manalapan, NJ 07726 38999 State Road 541
Email: [email protected] Phone: 732-685-1509 Warsaw OH 43844
Arkansas Professional Farriers Association Email: [email protected] Phone: 740-502-7055
Chapter 68, Region 4 Georgia Professional Farriers Association Email: [email protected]
Todd Bell, CJF (#6481), President Chapter 34, Region 4 Midwestern Farriers Association
137 Dugger Road Travis Wallace, CJF (#2887), President Chapter 3, Region 2
Beebe, AR 72012 4655 Dahlonega Highway Jason Fleming, CF (#19748), President
Phone: 501-605-3821 Cumming, Georgia 30028 44353 State Highway 7
Email: [email protected] Phone: 770-653-5930 Springview, NE 68778
Arizona State Farriers Association Email: [email protected] Phone: 303-718-9113
Chapter 26, Region 1 Web: www.georgiafarriers.org E-mail: [email protected]
Shaun Woodsum, CJF (#4343), President Indiana Farriers Association Minnesota Farriers Association
257 Gold Rush Way Chapter 15, Region 3 Chapter 14, Region 3
Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Tom Tucker, CJF (#2398), President Joshua Ramsey CJF (#8583), President
Phone: 928-978-1822 434 West 400 North 11384 90th St. SE
Email: [email protected] Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 Clear Lake, MN 55319
Derby City Horseshoeing Association Phone: 219-759-5786 Phone: 940-765-6979
Chapter 67, Region 4 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Troy Colglazier, CJF (#15067), President Web: www.indianafarriers.org Web: www.minnesotafarriers.com
1667 N State Rd 66 Iowa Professional Farriers Association Missouri Association of Professional Farriers
Milltown, IN 47145 Chapter 35, Region 3 Chapter 22, Region 3
Phone: 502-552-9391 Brandon Kucera, CJF (#9086), President David C. Pfefer (#59129626), President
Email: [email protected] 2531 125th St. 32709 E 219th St
Empire State Farriers Association, Inc. Traer, IA 50675 Pleasant Hill, M0 64080
Chapter 52, Region 5 Phone: 641-485-2532 Phone: 816-694-4904
Greg Davis, CF (#2426), President Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
37 Ida Smith Lane Web: www.iowafarriers.com Web: www.missourifarriers.com
Greenville, NY 12083 Kansas Farriers Association Montana Professional Horseshoers
Phone: 518-966-8229 Chapter 39, Region 2 Association
E-mail: [email protected] Justin Holloway, CF (#19861), President Chapter 44, Region 2
Farriers of Idaho Guild 324 Main Street Zachary Aguilar (#19766), President
Chapter 42, Region 1 Nortonville, Kansas 66060 Dillon, MT
Waco Burford, CJF (#9778), President Phone: 913-909-3484 Phone: 406-660-7561
3094 Market Rd E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Homedale, ID 83628 Land of Lincoln Horseshoers Association Music City Horseshoers Association
Phone: 208-869-1612 Chapter 30, Region 3 Chapter 61, Region 4
Email: [email protected] Jesse Merriman (#9264), President Kayla Shepherd, CJF, (#20145), President
Web: www.farriersofidahoguild.com 3566 E State Road 42 1135 Glenn Hinson Rd
Centerpoint, IN 47840 Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: 217-201-0619 Phone: 260-237-1516
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Web: www.Illinoisfarriers.com
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New Mexico Professional Horseshoers Plum Branch SC 29845 Utah Horseshoers Guild AFA 2021 CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Association Phone: 864-992-0020 Chapter 23, Region 2
Chapter 10, Region 2 Email: [email protected] Wes Sharp, CJF (#2129), President
Naomi Saiz, President Web: www.scfarriers.org 481 S 7900 W
9 Windgate Rd Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association Ogden, Utah 84404-9153
Edgewood, New Mexico 87015 Chapter 62, Region 3 Phone: 801-783-9902
Phone: 505-301-7536 Mike Ratermann, CJF (#16037), President Email: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected] 6520 Bethelville Drive Vermont Farriers Association
North Carolina Horseshoers Association New Carlisle, Ohio 45344 Chapter 64, Region 5
Chapter 20, Region 4 Phone: 937-409-4570 Corey Oldroyd, CJF (#10934), President
R. Dean Newsome, CF, (#785), President Email: [email protected] 544 North Street
1986 Wallburg-High Point Road Website: www.swohiofarriers.webs.com Brandon, Vermont 05733
High Point, NC 27265 Southeastern Horseshoers On Education Phone: 802-349-9343
Phone: 336-870-7013 Chapter 55, Region 4 Virginia Horseshoers Association
E-mail: [email protected] Randy Baker (#7738), President Chapter 16, Region 5
Web: www.ncfarriers.org 3994 Mount Carmel Road Russ Hite, CJF (#1386), President
Oklahoma Farriers Association, Inc. Heath Springs, SC 29058 8578 Anderson Court
Chapter 9, Region 2 Phone: 704-579-1989 Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Loncie L. Tucker, CF (#7436), President Email: [email protected] Phone: 804-240-2296
20000 Cedar Lane Southern Appalachian Farriers Association E-mail: [email protected]
Noble, OK 73068 Chapter 49, Region 4 Western Canadian Farriers Association
Phone: 405-590-7365 Jared Brown, CF (#8878), President Chapter 28, Region 1
Email: [email protected] PO Box 3221 Russell Floyd, CJF (#19665), President
Ontario Farriers Association Lebanon, VA 24266 9880 Prodahl Rd
Chapter 40, Region 3 Phone: 276-964-1414 Prince George, BC V2K 5M3
Mike Mehak, CF (#20065), President Email: [email protected] Phone: 250-701-2541
557 Quebec St. Southern Farriers Association Email: [email protected]
Hamilton, Ontario L8H6V3 Chapter 6, Region 4 Web: www.wcfa.ca
Phone: 647-227-9604 Stanley Pritchett, CJF (#20165), President Western New York Farriers Association
Email: [email protected] 4817 55th Place Chapter 36, Region 5
Chapter Address: 2967 Dundas St. W #588 Meridian, MS 39305 Kirk Smith, CJF, (#7856), President
Toronto, Ontario M6P 1Z2 Canada Phone: 601-527-0853 688 West Dryden Road
Chapter E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Freeville, NY 13068
Web: www.ontariofarriersassociation.com Southern Nevada Horseshoers Phone: 607-351-0125
Oregon Farriers Association Association Email: [email protected]
Chapter 24, Region 1 Chapter 47, Region 1 Web: www.wnyfa.org
Jason Smith, CJF (#2727), President David Sierra, CJF (#7412), President Western States Farriers Association
12320 SW Tremont Street 5870 Michelli Crest Way Chapter 1, Region 1
Portland, OR 97225 Las Vegas, NV 89149 Jason Dahl, CF (#3847), President
Phone: 209-605-6099 Phone: 702-400-3835 P.O. Box 6125
E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Moreno Valley, California 92554
Web: www.oregonfarrierassociation.com Southern New England Farriers Association Phone: 951-538-4932
Pennsylvania Professional Farriers Chapter 7, Region 5 E-mail: [email protected]
Association Michael Paparo, CF (#7366), President Web: www.thewsfa.com
Chapter 53, Region 5 55 Elbow Rock Road West Virginia Farriers Association
Andrew Neilson, CJF (#11038), President Chepachet, Rhode Island 02814 Chapter 54, Region 4
186 Wedgewood Road Phone: 401-651-3282 Mark Dyer, CJF (#11062), President
Oxford, PA 19363 Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 7834
Phone: 610-368-8166 Web: www.snefa.org Crosslanes, WV 25356
Email: [email protected] Texas Professional Farriers Association Phone: 304-380-1645
Rocky Mountain Farriers Association Chapter 12, Region 2 Email: [email protected]
Chapter 18, Region 2 Danny Anderson, CJF (#3133), President Wyoming Professional Farriers Association
Heath Poyner (#19873), President 268 County Rd 179 Chapter 58, Region 2
17016 CR 22 Whitesboro, TX 76273 Adam Gable, CJF (#19385), President
Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621 Phone: 940-736-1233 66 Davis Tee
Phone: 970-685-2635 Web: www.tpfa.org Sheridan, WY 82801
E-mail: [email protected] Upper Midwest Farriers Association Phone: 307-751-3938
South Carolina Farriers Association Chapter 21, Region 3 E-mail: [email protected]
Chapter 43, Region 4 Aaron Serstad, CJF (#8890), President
Dusty Newby, CJF (#12044), President N2356 Lindner Lane
585 Lyon Seigler Road Oxford, WI 53952
Phone: 608-451-1173
Email: [email protected]
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AFA 2020–21 Board of Directors
American Farrier’s Association – Executive Committee Region 1
President Vice President Treasurer R.T. Goodrich, CJF
Jon Johnson, CJF Bruce Worman, CJF Timothy Byrne, Jr., CJF [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 707-235-2897
913-704-9841 208-989-7661 812-987-3469
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Secretary (ex-officio) BOD Representative BOD Representative Lance Yohe, CJF
Lori McBride, CJF Lance Yohe, CJF Doug Corey, CJF, DipWCF [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 916-509-5671
330-268-8197 916-509-5671 315-345-3464
Executive Director Robert Bair, CF
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Martha Jones 208-740-0250
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[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
817-487-7500 937-231-3367 352-857-9300 301-751-3165
Thomas Trosin, CJF David Hallock, CJF, ASF, AWCF Eric Gray, CF Doug Corey, CJF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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405-546-0482 989-307-9191 770-238-2951 315-345-3464
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Jacob Manning, CJF Travis ( Vern) Powell, CJF, TE, ASF, Rittner Goff, CJF Mike Licata
[email protected] DipWCF [email protected] [email protected]
435-823-3343 [email protected] 859-533-6673 606-475-1884
719-351-0264
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Project Manager AFA Office Administrator AFA/FIA Member Services Manager
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305 N Arthur Amarillo, TX 79107
1-800-206-2181 • [email protected] • www.well-shod.com
PRODUCTS WORTH
TALKING ABOUT
Every product in the FPD Group is developed with you, the professional farrier, in mind. This dedication
to the farrier trade is what sets brands in the FPD Group apart from all other brands.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.
Bellota Big “FOR A QUICK AND Bellota Prime
Raptor+ Rasp EASY LATERAL Finish+ File
BREAKOVER SHOE, Liberty 4 Combo Slim
THE SX-10 IS THE Cu and Steel
ULTIMATE STOCK,
WIDTH AND DEPTH.”
MARK DYER, CJF
Kerckhaert SX-10
"AT LAST EXTRA NAIL Kerckhaert Steel
HOLES, GREAT SHAPE Comfort Sport
AND CLIP PLACEMENT,
AND I LOVE THE NEW FootPro™ Kerckhaert SX-8 Vettec Hoofcare
Double Select Hind
TOE SHAPE OF THE
STEEL COMFORT Sided Bench
SPORT." Grinder Disc
PETER PEERS DIP WCF
Hoofjack Mini "I LOVE Pride 1/4” x
Cradle with [HOOFCAST]. I DID A 3/4” Hind
Standard JOB ON A LAMINITIC
Height Post HORSE AND FIXED
SOME WOODEN
SHOES WITH IT. DID
THE JOB GREAT."
SX-7 and SX-8 Hoofcast PATRICK ST-HILAIRE
Straight-Heart Bar
FPD is a proud sponsor all classes of the AFA STOP BY AND SEE US AT
Convention’s Intermediate Division Competition. BOOTH 220
Good luck to all participants!
Find an FPD dealer near you carrying these quality products at farrierproducts.com/locations.
(800) 468-2879 @farrierproductdistribution @farrierproducts @fpdinc
See You in
Little Rock!
51st Annual Convention
Educating, engaging and encouraging
farriers to set the standard of
excellence in hoof care.
November 7-11, 2022
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