Articles Tagged with ''AFA''

Measuring Feet & Other Highlights from the AFA Convention

The 2024 American Farrier’s Association convention was filled with equine professionals eager to learn and share their knowledge

By Maclaren Krueger and Jeff Cota posted on December 18, 2024 | Posted in Education

The 2024 American Farrier’s Association Convention drew hundreds of equine professionals eager to learn, network and compete in Chattanooga, Tenn.

50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Lessiter Media’s President, Mike Lessiter

By Mike Lessiter posted on October 21, 2024 | Posted in Education

Last week, American Farriers Journal (AFJ) Editor Jeff Cota and I were recapping the great memories flowing in on the history of AFJ. After asking me of my observations, Jeff invited me to contribute an “essay” of my own. I was glad to oblige.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: Nov. 25, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 25, 2023

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: Sept. 23, 2023

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on September 23, 2023

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

[Video] Forging Trailers and Using a Hot Cut on Keg Shoes

June 22, 2023 | Posted in Education, Forging

Social Circle, Ga., farrier Lucas Gilleland, CJF, and Blacksburg, Va., farrier Paul Papadatos, CJF (TE), ASF, DipWCF, demonstrate how to forge trailers and use a hot cut on a keg shoe to American Farrier’s Association certification standards.

[Video] Forging Extended Heels on a Keg Shoe

June 22, 2023 | Posted in Education, Forging

Social Circle, Ga., farrier Lucas Gilleland, CJF, and Blacksburg, Va., farrier Paul Papadatos, CJF (TE), ASF, DipWCF, demonstrate how to forge extended heels on a keg shoe to American Farrier’s Association certification standards.

Press Release

Cyber Monday: American Farrier's Association Kicks Off Online Auction

Fundraiser for farrier programs runs from Cyber Monday to Dec. 18

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 30, 2020

Source: American Farrier's Association

The American Farrier's Association is hosting its first online auction to support professional development opportunities for hoof care professionals from Nov. 30 through Dec. 18.

News and Notes

Competing During COVID-19

American Farriers Team focuses on practice and education during unprecedented year

By Kristen Kubisiak posted on October 2, 2020

For more than 3 decades, the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) has been sending a group of the country’s top farriers to horseshoeing competitions across the continent and beyond. This year has been an unprecedented break from tradition, as COVID-19 concerns curtailed many public events including farrier clinics and contests.

[Video] Factory Shoe Size vs. Steel Length

September 3, 2020 | Posted in Education, Forging

Illinois farrier Vern Powell shares the benefits of looking at feet in terms of steel length instead of standard factory shoe sizes. It could give you a leg up in a forging competition or when sitting for an examination.

Grow Your Skills with Continued Education

This article was originally published Aug. 1, 2019 and has been updated.

By Ron Perszewski posted on August 5, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Attending and graduating from farrier school will help you lay the groundwork for a successful career — but if you want to continue to improve in your skills and develop as a hoof-care practitioner, it is only the beginning. Industry leaders point to an increasing emphasis on continuing education and professionalism in the farrier world, and the ongoing need to add to your knowledge and skills.

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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