American Farrier’s Association (AFA) members reelected Hank Chisholm as its president, the organization announced at its 2024 annual convention in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Chisholm, of Lucedale, Miss., began his second 2-year term at the convention. He became president after Jon Johnson stepped down during his second term as president. After completing Johnson’s initial term, Chisholm won re-election in 2022. AFA bylaws limit presidents from serving more than two consecutive terms.

Chisholm became a professional farrier in 1985. Chisholm earned his AFA Certified Farrier designation 7 years later and his CJF in 1997. He has served as president of the Southern Farriers Association, vice president of the Alabama Professional Farriers Association and vice president of the AFA. He has been an AFA Certification tester, instructor and chairman of the Pre-Certification Committee. He serves on an ex-officio member of the AFA Foundation. Chisholm has been recognized for his contributions to the AFA and the industry with the 2015 and 2021 Edward Martin Humanitarian Award and the 2018 Walt Taylor Award.

Earl “Tri” Ellerbee, CJF, of Sebring, Fla., has been elected treasurer. He succeeds Tim Byrne, CJF, Floyds Knobs, Ind.

In addition, the AFA announced the election of regional directors.

• Region 1: Brian Strelow, CJF (TE, FE, EE), of Coupeville, Wash.
• Region 2: Jake Stonefield, CJF, of Brandt, S.D.
• Region 3: Tobias Ellis, CJF, of Farmer City, Ill.
• Region 4: Kayla Shepherd, CJF, of Centerville, Tenn.
• Region 5: Elizabeth Lordan, DVM, CJF (TE), of Gloucester, Mass.

The AFA Achievement Award winners are as follows.

• Certified Farrier Written Exam High Score: Chase Rutledge, CF, of Peyton, Colo.
• Certified Farrier Practical High Score: Lavon Jess, CF, of Arthur, Ill.
• Certified Tradesmen Farrier Written Exam High Score: Scott Doner, CTF, of Sweetwater, Tenn.
• Certified Tradesmen Farrier Practical High Score: Edward Calle Torres, CJF, Cali Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
• Certified Journeyman Farrier Written Exam High Score: Jake Fivecoate, CJF, of Fort Collins, Colo.
• Certified Journeyman Farrier Practical High Score: Austin Beaty, CJF, of Rocky Mount, Va.
• Technical Writing Award: Brian Strelow, CJF (TE, FE, EE), of Coupeville, Wash.
• General Interest Article Award: Chris Diehl, CJF (FE, EE), AWCF, of Spring Grove, Pa.
• Journalism Award: Brian Strelow, CJF (TE, FE, EE), of Coupeville, Wash.
• Sharon Walker Newsletter Award: Farriers Association of Washington State, Northwest Farrier, Arcadia Birklid, CF, of Ferndale, Wash.
• Allen Smith Award for Excellence in Administration: Kenny Hoyle, CJF, of Xenia, Ohio.
• Jim Linzy Outstanding Clinician Award: Nigel Fennell, CJF (FE), FWCF (Hons), of Harrodsburg, Ky.
• Scott Simpson Outstanding Educator Award: William Todd Haenel, CJF, of Spring Branch, Texas.
• Edward Martin Humanitarian Award: Jennifer Horn, CJF, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
• Walt Taylor Award: Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF, of Minco, Okla.
• 2024 National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition National High Point Award Winner and Overall High Point Award Winner: Tom Petersen, CJF, of Bozeman, Mont.
• 2024 Reserve National Winner: Sawyer Spradling, CJF, of Lone Oak, Texas.
• 2025 American Farriers Team: Andrew Wells, CJF (2024 manager), of Auburn, Ala.; Adam Fahr, CJF, of Paragould, Ark.; Bryan Osborne, CJF, of Paris, Ky.; Sawyer Spradling, CJF, of Lone Oak, Texas; David Reed, CJF, of Carbondale, Kan.; Garrett Stark, CJF (alternate), of Union City, Okla., and Travis Smith, CJF (2025 manager) of Carlisle, Pa.
• 2025 AFA Apprentice Team: Andrew Wells, CJF (2024 manager), of Auburn, Ala.; Jose Berumen, CJF, of Carr, Colo.; Eli Gingerich, CF, of Red Lion, Pa.; Jaycie Steger, CF, of Hillsboro, Texas; Aaron Warner, CF, of Bozeman, Mont.; and Travis Smith, CJF (2025 manager) of Carlisle, Pa.