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Farriers, Sound Your Horn!

The AFA needs to make its qualities known to the horse-owning public

September 1, 2002 | Posted in Business Practices

Problems will always occur within an organization. That’s just one of the facts of life. In the farrier world, it seems that we face a lot of problems. We’re therefore very analytical about our trade. Sometimes, this tendency to scrutinize everything so closely carries over into our organization.

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Shoeing Safely During The Dog Days

By Craig Trnka posted on July 1, 2002 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

We are well into summer and things seem to be flying by.

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It All Comes Down To The Horse

AFA members need to remember and capitalize on what they do best

By Craig Trnka posted on May 1, 2002 | Posted in Education

In an election year, there is always much unrest and many questions in the back of people’s minds as to the future of the American Farrier’s Association (AFA).

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Looking Toward The Future Of AFA

Challenges lie ahead for association, members

By Emil Carre posted on March 1, 2002

As this will serve as my last official opportunity to report on our association’s goals and visions over the past 4 years, I’d like to do it more as a review with suggestions on continued progress and direction as I see it.

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It's Time For The AFA Convention

Jam-packed event begins Tuesday, March 5 and runs through Saturday, March 9

By John E. McCutchen posted on January 1, 2002 | Posted in Business Practices

Make your plans now to attend the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) convention in Lexington, Ky., which is only a few weeks away.

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Looking Into The Future Of AFA

By Emil Carre posted on December 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices

On Sept. 28, 2001, the Executive Committee met in Lexington, Ky. to address last minute concerns and prepare for the mid-year board meeting the following day.

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Horseshoeing Under Attack

Assault in cyberspace threatens the farriery industry

By Emil Carre posted on May 1, 2001

In my last president's message (American Farriers Journal, March/ April, 2001, pages 106 & 107), I warned that our profession seemed to be under attack from the “Natural Horsemanship” crowd and the barefoot groups in particular. I still maintain that, but would like to clarify a few facts.

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A Case For Professionalism

AFA members need to embrace the organization’s mission to ensure a solid future

By Emil Carre posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices

Periodically it is important to reflect on what it is we are, and where we see ourselves going.

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Yesterday’s Efforts Mean Better Tomorrows

Today’s farriers have a better life thanks to the pioneers who paved the way

By Emil Carre posted on January 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices

Looking back on the year 2000, I am struck by the great contrast between today’s farrier and what I remember of the days when I first started out in this industry.

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Farriers, Sound Your Horn!

Shoeing Safely During The Dog Days

It All Comes Down To The Horse

Looking Toward The Future Of AFA

It's Time For The AFA Convention

Looking Into The Future Of AFA

Horseshoeing Under Attack

A Case For Professionalism

Yesterday’s Efforts Mean Better Tomorrows

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