APRIL-MAY 2009
NO FOOT NO HORSE
The Official Newsletter of The American Farrier’s Association EDUCATION | CERTIFICATION | COMMUNICATION | RESEARCH | INNOVATION
“Official” Farriery at a World Class Competition Serving as an “official” in any capacity at a world-class competition with 6-figures in prize money and Olympic dreams at stake is nothing short of a daunting task. Along with the title comes great expectations. Enter nervous owners, horses in a new country, and trainers who don’t speak the native language, and you step into the rarified, albeit sometimes contentious, air of caring for this planets most valuable equine athletes. The farrier in the middle of this venue must be ready to deliver his best skills at a moments notice with a bevy of barstock, multitude of shoes, nails, and pads in many shapes and sizes at his disposal. However, it is only nerves of steel that will serve him best in this very unique setting. AFA Secretary Thom Gabel CJF (pictured left) has served in an official capacity at the very prestigious Rolex Three-Day Event since 1993. While working at a preliminary one star event in the early 90’s he prophetically mentioned he’d like to work at Rolex…as fate would have it, a few days later he received a call from the Chief Farrier at the time. By 1997, Gabel himself assumed the position, and as Chief Farrier he changed the whole system from a one-horse-forone-man set-up to a genuine team approach. “I brought farriers in with the idea and understanding that all horses would be worked on as a team, with at least two farriers per horse. When you are working on horses at this level two people are far better than one, you have to do everything you can to reduce the potential for mistakes.” The universal language of quality shoeing can be recognized by virtually any educated farrier, but hearing it can be another story. Gabel makes it clear that as an Official Farrier, diplomacy skills are definitely a requirement: “you are representing somebody, a reflection of who they are not just yourself. Since this competition is international we deal a lot with foreign horses so we have to be Ambassadors too. For example, I had rider come to the Farrier station who could not speak a lick of English and was pointing at my box and apron; he was from the Netherlands. A few minutes later, the groom walked up with the horse and thankfully she could speak English. She said that the rider needed to put two front shoes on and wanted to borrow my tools and apron as he was a farrier. I said, yes, here you go, and rolled my tool box over to him and handed him my apron which at that time was a set of chinks. He looked funny wearing chinks over jodhpurs! At any rate, he was an excellent horseshoer and was amazed that I had E-head nails in my box. We actually had a really good conversation through the groom translator. When he was finished he asked what he owed me. How do you put a price on something like that? As an Ambassador you have to understand the spirit of the competition and the reflection of good will from those whom you represent.” The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event features the world's best horses and riders vying for their share of $250,000 in prize money and a chance at the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. The winning owner is awarded $80,000 and the winning rider a classic Rolex timepiece. The event draws over 100,000 spectators. "This year's Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event promises to be the biggest and most exciting ever," said Jane Atkinson, Executive VP of Equestrian Events, Inc., producer of the event. "With a brand new stadium and other improvements to the Kentucky Horse Park, spectators can expect an unprecedented experience. As anticipation continues to build for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the level of competition at Rolex should be at an all-time high!" Article written by Susan Kayne ~ Rolex information sourced from: http://www.rk3de.org/ and www.Classic-Communications.com Background photo Phillip Dutton and Connaught, the 2008 Rolex Kentucky winners © Michelle Dunn.
2: EDITOR’S NOTE 3: PRESIDENT’S LETTER 4: WEG UPDATES & WCB NATIONALS 5: SPRINGTIME TUNE-UP TIPS Doug Butler PhD, CJF, FWCF
6: THE HARD TO HANDLE HORSE Eric DeSocio CF with Cindy Smith
7: Portland Progress 8: Meet Jake Engler CJF 2009 AFT Captain 9: Meet AFT’s Dusty Franklin CJF
10: Interview with Grant Moon 11:Meet STEVE KRAUS CJF 12: Minutes Ann meeting 13: Chapter Happenings & Equine Events 14: Certification Schedule
EDITOR’S NOTE Dear AFA Members & Friends, Four months ago, in an effort to solve the huge communications crisis the Association was experiencing, the AFA Board of Directors voted unanimously to hire my company, rockin’horse productions, to handle media and marketing through the NFNH eNews, Newsletter and YouTube Channel. Since that time I have been delighted and honored to be of service to the AFA. As a marketing executive, handling AFA communications has been similar to exploring a diamond mine--you the members being the most sparkling, hidden jewels in the equine world. As writers, the rockin’horse team has enjoyed the privilege of penning stories that share the amazing array of talents and skills within the farrier community that foot the dreams of horse owners around the world. As a production company, the on-camera time at the Convention was extraordinary. AFA farriers delivered the very best interviews with tips to watch and information to treasure for a lifetime, among the most candid -- World Champions Austin Edens and Grant Moon. On March 16, 2009, your Board Of Directors voted to hand over the work I have been doing to iHorseshoe--the management agency for the PF. The only consolation to this abrupt end is the ongoing joy that has come from meeting new members, reconnecting with fellow members, and making new farrier friends; this being the only true and lasting benefit of this job. To you the members, I look forward to continuing our frequent email exchanges and greeting each of you in person as our paths cross at a clinic, certification, convention, and/or competition. Till next time ~ Pictured L to R: Daniel Griffin, Susan Kayne, Austin Edens CJF Photo by Christine Gabel (In the FIA-AFA MarketPlace Feb. 2009)
Susan Kayne NFNH Editor
PRESIDENT’S LETTER Dear AFA Members, It is hard to believe how much time has passed since our gathering in Chattanooga. Our annual meeting reinvigorates a new sense of commitment and a genuine desire to see our Association grow and prosper. With the Convention over it is time to start a new year for the AFA. My predecessor Andrew Elsbree CJF made a major commitment to the growth of the AFA through implementing a free student membership for one year to people enrolled in a 6-week or longer farrier course. This is an investment in our future; yes, it has a cost factor, but it is money well spent. We all know that any successful farrier didn’t just walk into the trade. He was brought in by some established farrier that chose to mentor him. It is important that each and everyone one of us offer to help these students and become a mentor. It is a win-win situation for all. The AFA gains members and has an opportunity to retain and influence these students while the mentor sharpens his skills by teaching. Remember, the quickest way to learn anything is to teach it. I would like to extend my deepest thanks all of the AFA’s Committee Chairs and Members. Without these dedicated volunteers, we simply could not function. These are the people that work behind the scenes and truly make every thing possible for the AFA membership. As I looked around at Convention I was once again overwhelmed by the talented individuals that make up the AFA. I have found it to be a gift to share and impart what I have learned to others and I hope you will too. If you are asked to serve on a Committee, stand up, help and please get involved. If you would like to serve on a Committee and have not been asked, contact the Committee Chair and volunteer your services. We are only as strong as our membership, so please join in and be a part of the team. Additionally, I would like to personally thank Billy Lampley CJF for stepping up to Chair of the Education Committee. He has hit the ground running and is working with Pre-Certification Committee and the Horse Owners Education Committee to maximize the sharing of knowledge to farriers and owners alike. They will soon have an outline of their plans to the membership. I would also like to thank Dudley Hurst CJF for accepting the Chair of the Equine Research Committee. Dudley brings a plethora of experience to this position as he is the resident farrier at the University of Tennessee. I encourage each one of you to do what you can to help the AFA help you by getting directly involved in the AFA and participating your local chapter’s events. Be a part of the solution and not the problem. Sincerely, Dick Fanguy, CJF AFA President Phone: 859-699-3109 Email: DickFanguy@gmail.com
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We are very excited that there is so much enthusiasm for the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games and we truly appreciate your interest in supporting the Games. Registration is now open on the World Games Volunteer Website. You may also indicate your interest and availability to help with the test events in July & October 2009, and in April 2010. Farriers may register as part of the Competition Support Volunteers via the link to the Competition Support volunteers site from the Volunteer link on the homepage of the website www.alltechfeigames.com, from the Volunteer page of the website, or use this link: http://2010wecsv.theregistrationsystem.com. Once there just click on the Farrier’s link and follow the instructions on the screen. Once you have completed your registration you can return to your account at any time by returning to the Competition Volunteers/Competition Support link on the Volunteer Page on the Games website. Your email address will become your user name. Be sure to write down your password. Because we will communicate with you by email please add our address and web domain to your address book so that your WEG emails do not go into your SPAM folder. The WEG Farrier’s Coordinator will be in touch with you. If you need assistance with your registration please send an email to CompetitionSupportVolunteer@feigames2010.org with your email address and phone number and someone will assist you as soon as possible.
The World Championship Blacksmiths held its Super Clinic & National Championship January 29-31, 2009 in Willcox, Arizona. With nearly 40 competitors there was a lot of action under the big yellow and white tent; 5 go rounds at the coke forging stations during the first two classes, and 4 go rounds in the shoeing. Travis Koons CJF, of Romoland, CA had a slim lead going into the 5th WCB competition of the season. Billy Reed CJF, of Baytown, TX did everything he could to cut into the lead and nothing was really apparent until after the shoeing scores were tallied. The National Championship was determined by a few very slim points with Travis Koons being on top. Travis was awarded the National Champion buckle, and over $5,000 in cash and prizes. Billy Reed was the overall high point for the Willcox competition. The judges for the WCB’s National Championship were Conrad Trow CJF, Billy Lewis CJF and Dan Haussman. Daniel Jones CJF of Titus, Alabama was the winner of the Stone Well “Striker of the Year” award. This award is decided by the competitors receiving one point for each time they strike over the course of the season. Daniel will receive a Stone Well Truck Body valued at over $10,000. The WCB has four categories of competition. The overall category one competitor for this season was Joey Hite CF of Creedmore, NC. The overall category two competitor was Eric Russell of Frenchtown, NJ. The overall category three competitor was Chris Overly CJF of Cecilia, KY. The WCB is proud to be a very active chapter of the AFA. Learn about the WCB online at: http://www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com Brent Chidsey (left) of Stone Well Bodies congratulates Daniel Jones CJF
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Source: Press release provided by the WCB. Photos contributed by WCB.
Springtime Tune-up Tips for Horse Owners © Copyright 2009 Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF "The Name You Can Trust in Farrier Education" Butler Professional Farrier School, near Chadron, Nebraska With Spring upon us, it's a great time to be reminded that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Use these tips to help minimize the risk of injury or other problems to your horse's well-being during this new season.
Check and repair pasture fences before weather gets nice enough to turn out your horses. Deer, as well as heavy snows, can destroy fences. Spring runoff may weaken or destroy water gaps. The thawing and heaving of the ground can loosen fence posts. Observe your horses for stall vices and health issues. When confined during the winter months, horses often develop stall vices involving their mouth - such as wood chewing, cribbing and wind sucking - because they are unable to graze. Extended confinement in a poorly ventilated area can also produce heaves or pneumonia. Introduce to pasture gradually. Horses are natural grazers and anxious to get out on pasture. To prevent colic or bellyache and laminitis or founder, remember to turn them out for only an hour at first and then gradually increase the time over the course of 5 to 7 days until they can be safely left out. The bacteria in the hind gut must have time to change to the new diet. Also, horses that have been deprived of pasture will tend to overeat at first. You must protect them from themselves. Groom frequently. In the Spring, horses will need frequent grooming to remove shedding hair. A shedding blade can be made from an old hacksaw blade or can be purchased at the tack shop. Deep currying helps loosen hair to be brushed out. Use a rubber curry comb on the legs and areas of the body with boney prominences. Farriers appreciate horses that have been groomed during the shedding months. Be aware of estrous cycles. Mares are seasonally polyestrous and will begin cycling in the spring. Their estrous cycles will be erratic at first; later they will become more predictable. Estrous cycles are affected by day length and are individual to each horse, yet consistent within each horse. Estrus or heat is usually longer at the beginning of the season. Although stallions are year-round breeders, they are more fertile in the spring. Shut off water tank heaters and scrub them thoroughly before storing for next winter. Make salt available in the pasture as it was in the stall. Remove dangerous plants. Poisonous plants should be identified and grubbed or sprayed early in the growing season. Although most horses will not touch them until later when forage is sparse and these plants are the only thing in the pasture that is green, it is a good idea to be proactive in removing them. Deworm. Deworming should be done routinely during the year to control strongyle and ascarid infestation. Pinworms are eliminated at the same time. Occasionally, tapeworms can be a problem. Stomach worms are best controlled by deworming in May before the flies hatch that may cause summer sores (just as bot larvae in the stomach should be eliminated in the fall after the first freeze kills the flies). Internal deworming with a paste wormer every three months is adequate to control parasites in most areas. Immunize. Immunizations should be given before the fly season, including West Nile Virus and other types of encephalitis shots (EEE, WEE, and VEE). All horses should be immunized against tetanus. Flu and rhino immunizations are also a good idea. Consider a fly control program. All stables should look at providing a fly control program. Possibilities include: composting manure, using biological fly parasites, spreading manure on crops, or using sprays and fly traps. Tip: One way of reducing the effect of flies on horses is to turn horses out at night and keep them in the dark barn during the day. Offering a small amount of feed in the morning will bring the horses in from pasture and makes them easier to catch. (Feed grain only to catch or reward horses.) When riding during the day, use a fly spray or wipe to repel horse flies and other flying pests. Trim and shoe regularly. The horse's feet should be trimmed every two months all winter long. When Spring comes, many owners shoe their horses for hoof protection and traction, depending on the horse's use. Fullered shoes give some traction; concave fullered shoes give more traction; and borium or studs are needed if you are going to ride on roads or slippery surfaces. If the horse's feet are very soft, full pads may be needed to protect the foot from sharp rocks. Check for bruising and other concerns. There are several other things you may notice about your horse's feet in the Spring. Soles may appear red due to bruising caused by previous snow balling. Feet may have blood in the white line due to a mild laminitis caused by spring overeating. Horses that are at risk for laminitis, such as overweight or Cushinoid animals, may be shod with heart bar shoes as a precautionary measure.
Prevention is almost always more effective than treatment. Do what you can to minimize the risk of these conditions to your horse or the horses under your care - and Spring will arrive with fewer problems and concerns for your horse's feet. We have permission to reprint this article this month because we at NFNH appreciate such important information for horse owners. To receive articles and news directly from Dr. Butler visit www.FarrierFocus.com on the web and sign-up to subscribe to the Farrier Focus ezine.
Shoeing the Hard to Handle Horse
by Eric DeSocio CF
“WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO HANDLE THE HARD TO SHOE HORSES?”
This question was posed to me by Jane Rhodes of Cave Creek, AZ. Jane and Rand Rhodes own 4 minis, a Kentucky Mountain horse and a Paso Fino. The Paso, Alborada, happens to have come to the Rhode’s with a slight glitch, she has all four shoes on but we ask how did they get there since she didn’t stand for grooming, mounting and especially shoeing/trimming! With the help of Cindy Smith (pictured right), their trainer and personal friend of mine who is a local Natural Horsemanship instructor, I am going to explore some of the reasons horses are hard to handle, the mental aspect in handling these horses and some physical approaches to dealing with our issues here. I can trim all four minis alone; they are gentle and range from 2 yrs old to 17 yrs old. The KY Mountain Horse will ground tie and stand solid while I am nailing shoes on even while a large utility vehicle drives nearby. It is obviously not environment issues since the other animals are so pleasantly housed and cared for and it shows in their demeanor while working on them. Cases where dogs fight for trimmings under the horse, clients shrieking at an object in the distance, laughing explosively while telling a story or fighting with family members are environmental problems! Abuse problems come in two varieties. One instance is a horse that has been struck repetitively, out of sync with training or for no reason whatsoever. This is the common or popular definition of abuse as it comes to mind. There is also the abuse as it pertains to the owner. For instance, one approaches the horse with a halter, the horse pulls its head away and the handler pulls back in fear. The horse just realized where they sit in the chain of command. If I fight, I get my way and my way is being left alone to forage for food. This snow balls into most cases of difficult to handle horses. They have learned “if I fight I get my way“. Also, a young horse hasn’t developed the trust, or the realization that standing calmly is part of the job they need to learn to work peacefully with the human partners. Lastly is the condition or age of the horse. Older horses or horses with a physical condition need you to tailor to the height limits and time limits they can afford to hold a leg up and stand on the other three. The mental strategy is a very important part of life, whether we are dealing with horses, dogs, coworkers or our significant other. Initially I greet horses with a little more intimacy than I do with people. With social graces we smile, shake hands and greet our peers to set a good precedent in a working relationship. Horses meet nose-to-nose and breath into each others space. I look horses in the eyes, brush my hand down their long nose and softly let out a breath around their nostrils. As a handler the horse needs to know that you are friendly and safe too. Secondly, I remain calm, sometimes an actor because a tense, nervous or angry feeling sends the energy in translation as hostility or danger. Horses need to see us as partners to work with, not attackers to fight or flee from. The physical approach is the other half of the mission. Remember, attacker vs. partner. Ask the horse to lift a leg is a partner approach. Aggressively grabbing the leg, telling the horse is the attacker mode. Horses are opportunists, they can and sometimes will take advantage of any reason you give them to flee. Streamlining your work is a key. If a horse, (eyes on the side of their head - prey animals) agrees to relinquish a leg (their main tool for flight) to us (eyes in front of our head predator animals) they need to be confident that work will be done and the leg shall be returned when work is finished in a timely manner. Work with confidence and fluidity. Long pauses, could mean you are opening your mouth to bite them, pulling back to strike them or just forgot to finish and now the leg is stuck in a trap. Again, don’t give them a reason to flee. Horses like to know that their leg is held solid and secure, but not so with the lead rope. Cindy holds the lead rope with confidence but also giving the horse the freedom to make the choice to stand calmly. Give the horse every opportunity to do the right thing. Hold the lead rope 18 inches to 3 feet away from the halter where you can allow the horse to look around and not feel trapped but still slide up the rope if you need to enforce more control. Some horses do better in cross ties, some better looped loosely to a rail, some are better held, figure out the horse’s comfort zone and work with him. Continued
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Shoeing the Hard to Handle Horse
by Eric DeSocio CF
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With the extreme cases we need to gain a horse’s confidence that we are helping the horse or that exploding is the wrong choice. For this part I defer to Cindy Smith - Gaining a horse’s confidence can be a difficult thing even for a handler that owns the horse, or for a trainer. When Eric DeSocio mentioned the topic of a hard to handle horse for a farrier, hoof health, article I thought the topic was a perfect one. We as horse owners may have all experienced the hard to handle horse, as I am experiencing when I am trying to help Jane Rhode’s Paso mare Alborada. Jane is a conscientious owner who always has her horses’ best interests at heart. That said, she has a difficult horse currently in regards to shoeing or even trimming her hind feet. In Alborada’s eyes a farrier is someone who should not touch her feet. I can handle them as can Jane herself, but when faced with a farrier the mare has a do not touch me attitude. Now how did Alborada who is only five-years old acquire such staunch feelings? As her handler I’ll never know, and it is my job to help Eric to make certain that we can give both Alborada and Eric a pleasant experience. The last thing I want is to see the farrier hurt while under a horse. That said, when handling a difficult horse such as Alborada I try to get an understanding with the mare that she needs to stand still. How that is accomplished is at times with a kind voice when she is doing well, and at other times if she is doing badly I will ask Eric to step aside so I can move her feet. I need Alborada to think of me more than she thinks of what Eric is doing underneath her. I do not want her thinking of me in fear, never that, but in respect that I can handle what is happening, and she need not be afraid of the situation. Ideally when handling a horse that is difficult it is best to have a relationship with that horse, and I can’t stress ground work enough. Not just running a horse in a round pen, but by moving her feet forward, backward, left and right (yes, most of us have heard Clinton Anderson say that and it works!). When the feet move constructively the horse begins to respect, and in turn can ignore such things as their own fear of the farrier. What I am proposing is normally not accomplished in one trimming or shoeing, but overtime with patience, kindness, understanding and being clear and concise when asking the horse fear can be overcome, or the other issues that Eric mentioned above. Alborada like many horses that have a problem standing to be shod or trimmed are not bad horses, they just need time and consideration even if they are the type that are taking advantage of their owners, or most especially if they are the type like Alborada that are fearful. Reprinted with permission of Eric DeSocio CF and Cindy Smith, photos provided by Eric DeSocio CF
Plan ahead for 2010…Greg Johnson CF, AFA Convention Coordinator, has confirmed that the Portland program is “shaping up nicely” for the AFA’s next annual gathering. To date, Gordon Haight, Jeff Engler CJF, US Endurance Team Farrier Jeff Pauley CJF, Jeff Rodriguez CJF, Dr. George Platt, Dr. Mike Miller CJF and Anvil 21 have committed to sharing their knowledge and experience with attendees. Interested speakers may contact Greg directly at 402.659.1750, “I am working on seminars about reading x-rays, setting up a business, and some breed specific lectures, the title of the Portland Convention is "Back To The Basics".
Do you shoe a particular breed/discipline?
I do now, 85% dressage but I have shod just about everything over the years.
2009 AFT Captain Jake Engler CJF and Team Member Gene Lieser CJF in England after shoeing a roadster pony with Grant Moon in August 2008. Photo provided by Gene Lieser CJF
This month and next, NFNH
will bring you in-depth profiles of the all new 2009 AFT.
“This year’s AFT comes together already having strong advantages from a lot of experience competing… the Team itself becomes a competition within itself... These guys will push each other harder than they have ever pushed themselves.” - Roy Bloom CJF, AFT Manager
JAKE ENGLER
Is it hard to manage your customers with so much time away for the AFT? Yes and
CJF
to try out for the AFT? Thought it
no, it is a major time commitment, but if you plan ahead its not too bad, plus I have a brother that covers for me when I’m not around.
would be a great learning experience, it has always been a goal.
What is the single most challenging aspect of making shoes from a single piece of
Have you ever been an AFT member?
barstock and why? Making it fit a foot,
Yes, last year.
because it hard to do properly.
What made you want to do it again?
What do you personally find the hardest
Just had a good time and learned a lot, wanted to see if I could continue to get better.
about competing and why? Getting over
What are your expectations for 2009? Lots of hard work ahead.
What is your most memorable competi-
AFT Captain What prompted you to “Check the box”
the nerves, it still gets to me, gives me a stomach ache. tion/victory and why? The WCB contest in
Massachusetts…. the lobster was great!
Are you nervous about team mates scrutinizing your work closely?
Who has influenced you the most through-
No, that’s the idea.
out your career and why? My Dad, he
What has impressed you the most about
taught me to shoe horses growing up, I still call him when I have a tough one.
the new 2009 AFT? The enthusiasm of
the new team members, it drives everyone forward.
What are your personal goals for the next
How do you manage your ego when you feel your work is excellent and yet it doesn’t cut it when compared to team
down.
mates? It doesn’t bother me; I just try
to tear it apart and make it better, get another horse or piece of steel and do it again. Do the skills you hone working to win a competition have real world value shoeing everyday horses? Absolutely, it
definitely improves you, working to a higher standard every day is what helps you win at a contest.
year on the AFT? Not to let my team How do you see yourself 10 years from now in your career? Very, very, rich, and
living on a tropical island somewhere having drinks, after I take over the world. What profession other than yours would you like to attempt and why? World domi-
nation, because the world is mine!!!!! If you could have one super-power what would it be and why?
x-ray vision, I think that’s obvious!
DUSTY FRANKLIN
have always been aware of my competitions over the years and support me 100% so if I need to be gone they will work around my schedule. The students in the school are excited about the opportunities that this presents me and therefore makes me a better teacher for them.
CJF
What prompted you to “Check the box” to try out for the AFT?
This has been a goal of mine since 1999 when I began competing at the open level. I didn't check the box the last 2 years as I didn't feel that I had the time to devote that was required, but my wife and I made the decision this year that I would take the time and make this year about competition and education.
Do your customers know about the AFT? How do they contribute to your success on the AFT? I’ve
always let my customers know about the competitions and certifications that I do. They all are so supportive and most of them want to be more informed horse owners therefore ask questions and make me accountable for what I do on an everyday basis.
Above: Dusty Franklin CJF Photo provided by Staci Franklin
Have you ever been an AFT member? No. What are your expectations a Team member?
My goal is to be a sponge. I hope to learn from my teammates and gain knowledge that I can pass on to other farriers within the AFA. Are you nervous about team mates scrutinizing your work closely? Absolutely not. What was your first AFT gatherings/practices like? It has been great. We had our first practice
3 weeks after convention and everyone was really positive and worked great together. What has impressed you the most in the first few months of being an AFT member? The
support from friends, colleagues, and vendors within the AFA has been awesome. I keep getting calls from guys every day with words of encouragement and support. How do you manage your ego when you feel your work is excellent but it doesn't cut it when compared to team mates? You always want your
work to be the best that it can be and it often takes a little constructive criticism to get to that point. I feel like you need to check your ego at the door in this type of situation and do whatever you can to make yourself and ultimately the team as a whole better. What is your Competition history? I started competing in 1996 at local competitions and competed in my first convention in 1999. After several years of competing around the country, I needed a break and took 5 years off from competing. I found that I really missed the camaraderie and competition so I started getting myself back in the flow of things competing in the 2007 convention and have been competing since. Do you find the skills you hone working to win a competition have real world value to shoe everyday horses? Absolutely 100%. One of the
biggest reasons that I compete is to hone my skills for my everyday shoeing. It teaches you efficiency at the forge and forces you to work on the basics in every shoe that you make. Regardless of the shoe you are making in competition, the basics must always be there. Do you shoe a particular breed or discipline? Most of my horses are quarter
horses working horses such as team roping, team penning, trail riding and pleasure horses. Is it hard to manage your customers with so much time away for the AFT? My situation is a
little different as I have a full farrier business as well as run a horseshoeing school in addition to being a team member. My customers (con’t top)
Who is your favorite customer to shoe for and why? Jean Dial of Dial Performance Horses is a
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great customer. She is a very informed horse owner that appreciates the fact that her farrier takes the time to educate himself through clinics, competition and certification. She was one of my first calls when I made the AFT because she knew what it meant to me and to my education. What do you personally find the hardest about competing and why? Knowing exactly what each
judge is looking for. It’s easy to make shoes in your shop and feel that they are cracker shoes but to be competitive you must have knowledge of what will be important to that particular judge. What is your most memorable competition/ victory and why? Convention 2009 and making
the 2009 AFT. The opportunities that the AFT presents are unequivocal to anything I have been able to do until now. I'm excited about learning much over the next year and being able to bring this knowledge back to other farriers. Who has in fluenced you the most throughout your career and why? There have been so many
people that have influenced me through the years. I've had great opportunities to work with amazing people within the AFA that it’s hard to pinpoint someone that influenced me in every aspect. Charlie Comstock introduced me to forging, certification, and the AFA in 1994 which set me on my way. Steve Hayes, 1999 AFT member, had a huge impact on my forging. My dad taught me how to work hard and be humble enough to accept help when it was offered. My wife and family have also offered 100% support every step of the way pushing me harder than I thought possible. What are your personal goals for the next year on the AFT? I don't think I've thought of this as a
personal goal. When I signed the form to represent the team, I took it for what it said; that this was a team, and I was a team member. Personally, I would like to do everything in my power to be a contributing factor for the team and not see this as just an individual achievement.
How do you see yourself 10 years from now in your career? I see myself educating other farriers.
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GRANT MOON CJF AWCF A few minutes with 6-time World Champion Blacksmith Grant Moon is like a clinic unto itself. This dashing master of the anvil graciously shared his time and wisdom in an interview at the 2009 AFA Convention in Chattanooga -- here are the highlights: SUSAN: How did you get started and how did you end up here? GRANT: Lots of luck, we all need a little bit of luck and then capitalize on it -- I was a Welsh apprentice. I did my 4-year apprenticeship in Wales. I had a big desire to be good at my industry. I came to America in the early 80s originally and competed. I learned how to give seminars and learned a lot about horseshoeing in the States, it really broadened my horizons meeting the guys here. I have been on the Welsh Farriers Team and The American Farriers Team. I have had an extensive competition career and have had a very busy farrier practice along with it at different times. It is challenging to balance it all, I have now. SUSAN: Which competition events are the most memorable, and why? GRANT: There have been so many. Winning at Calgary multiple times. Last year one of my highlights was winning the individual competition at Stoneleigh International. I won it the first time they had it there and the last time 23 years apart, so that is a pretty good highlight to still be pretty current after 23 years. SUSAN: Who has influenced you the most throughout your career and why? GRANT: I was very fortunate I had a very good master Steve Langford, he gave me a lot of opportunities when I was young to work with other people. I had some good mentors in Wales like Tommy Williams. You can go down a whole list of people. I served my apprenticeship at the same time as Billy Crothers and we were at college together, so we fed off each other worked hard to beat each other -- a bit of friendly competition. People like Edward Martin, Randy Luekhart, Bob Pethick, there are many, many guys I have learned from; I try to take a little bit from everybody. SUSAN: What skills do you feel you have honed and improved on personally with so many years at the anvil? GRANT: I would say the most import thing I have is discipline and it is with the basics, without the very, very basic skills of using a rasp, a knife or nippers and being able to see what you‘ve done before you do it. If I am trimming a foot I need to be able to visualize the finished product -- I am not trimming away to see what I get -- I’m trimming away the excess to get where I see the foot. SUSAN: What can farriers do to help themselves see things this way? GRANT: Get some knowledge of anatomy so you know what the structures look like. Know when they have become compromised so you understand, for example, what a collapsed heel looks like on the inside, as well as, the outside. Know anatomy so you know what effect you are having on the foot when you are manipulating it. You can either manipulate it in a negative direction, which is probably what happened to collapse the heel or you can manipulate in a positive direction. Either way it’s a form of manipulation -- we are changing the shape of the foot. SUSAN: When you are making Competition Shoes, are you thinking about nailing that shoe on a hoof? GRANT: I have always looked at understanding what the shoes are made for because then you’ll understand why the nails are positioned like they are and you not just mimicking something - you understand the use of the shoe which makes it much easier - you understand where the nail holes are going to go and what you are trying to accomplish. You are not forging a piece of steel and seeing what comes out, you already have the picture in your mind of what the finished product looks like. SUSAN: What advice do you have for farriers who look to you as a role model? GRANT: Be fanatical! I spent many years very fanatical about my industry. You have to be fanatical about every part of it…Have fun with it and work hard to develop your skills. SUSAN: If you could have one super-power what would it be? GRANT: HUMILTY ….. All of the a**es you kick on the way up you have to kiss on the way down! So I try to make as many friends as I can.
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Profiles in Courage…leaders of the AFA --
Steve Kraus CJF (6.2.49)
Steve enthusiastically serves on the AFA Board of Directors representing members and making tough decisions. Here is a dialogue to help you get to know your Region 5 guy on the BoD. 1) How and when did you decide become a farrier? I first started learning when I was 14. I went to a horsemanship summer camp and working with the horses I was exposed to shoeing which intrigued me. I did not realize that I would eventually be doing it for a living. 2) Once you decided to become a farrier, what did you do? I spent every summer working with an experienced shoer until I was able to manage the camp horses by my self, at age 19. I then shod horses part time during my college years and kept seeking out good farriers to work with. After graduation from college I went full time in 1971. 3) What school did you go to, and how did you select it? I only worked as an apprentice.
4) At what point did you realize you could make a living at being a farrier? During my college years. I paid for most of my education and living expenses shoeing part time.
5) Do you specialize in a breed or discipline? I work on mostly performance type horses that include hunter/jumpers, dressage, cross country, and endurance racers, but polo horses are a big part of my business also, because I play and coach.
6) Who is the most successful horse you have worked on? I shod Ithcin' Easy, an AQHA horse that won the AQHA Super Horse 2 consecutive years in a row back in the 90's as well many World Championships. I also shod Prime Candidate, another AQHA World Champion at that time as well as Will He Be An Asset, who was the World Champion Western Pleasure Horse.
7) What is your favorite part of being a farrier, and why? There is no one favorite part for me, it is the sum of it all. I like working for myself, continuing to learn and help others learn. As I life long horseman I enjoy this type of interaction with horses. I enjoy working outdoors. 8) What has been the most satisfying/rewarding work you have done as a farrier? Helping lame horses to become sound, helping under performing horses do better, and seeing those students that I have taught do well at it.
9) Why did you decide to get Certified? What does it mean to you? I believe there should be some uniform standard for farriers to asses their skills. It means that I have been judged by my peers and found to be more then competent at what I do. 10) How did you get started competing? What is the most valuable thing you have learned from Competing? I started competing in the early 70's. I was fun. It was a great way to improve skill and efficiency. The quality of manufactured shoes was poor at the time, so being able to make shoes and specialty shoes well was a necessity to shoe the better horses. Working under pressure in a contest prepares you for your regular work, makes it easier.
11) Who has influenced you the most throughout your career and why? Again, there are many great individuals that have influenced me, creating a large sum of their parts. Harold Mowers at Cornell was my mentor and inspiration to really develop my knowledge early on. Being exposed to Doug Butler and Buster Conklin, who were both here in Ithaca, were also great influences. Bruce Daniels, Myron McLane and Burney Chapman also were great inspirations to me.
12) What is your personal advice and tips for success to new farriers?
Decide to put forth all your efforts to learn because it isn't easy, there are no shortcuts.
Find a good farrier who is also a good teacher and learn all you can.
Make the commitment.
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American Farriers’ Association February 25th 2009 9:00 am EST Annual Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Marriott Hotel Chattanooga, Tennessee I. Call to order-President Andrew Elsbree Introduction of guests: Steve Small, Parliamentarian Ms.Susan Kayne, Rockin’Horse Productions and Danvers Child, iHorseshoe Inc. Review of Meeting Rules of Order- Steve Small, Parliamentarian Secretary’s Report – Thomas Gabel CJF ROLL CALL Officers: Andrew Elsbree CJF, President Present Dick Fanguy CJF, President Elect Present Eric Nygaard CJF, Vice President Present John Blombach CJF, Treasurer Present Dave Ferguson CJF, Immediate Past President Present Thomas Gabel CJF, Secretary Present Rachel Heighton, Office Manager Present Board of Directors: Region 1: Bill Searle, CJF, #819, OR Present Jason Harmeson, CJF, #1371, CA Present Pat Gallahan, CJF, #2986, AZ Present Region 2: Dusty Franklin, CJF, #4361, OK Present Alan Larson, CJF, #2785, TX Present Dennis Manning, CJF, #270, UT Present Region 3: Roy Bloom, CJF, #1102, WI Present Dave Farley, CF, #1516, OH Present Garnett Oetjens, CJF, #2038, MI Present Region 4: Dan Bradley, #522, MS Present Jerry Langdon, CJF, #1879 Present Steve Davis, CF, #3980, TN Present Region 5: Steve Kraus, CJF, #360, NY Present Jack Millman, CJF, #1489, MA Present Mr. Davis MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2008 MID-YEAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES Motion Carries II. Ratification of Executive Committee Motions 1. Mr. Searle MOVES TO RATIFY THE ACTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE “THAT THE AFA FUND THE WEG CLOTHING PURCHASE FROM THE AFA CONTINGENCY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,095.00” Motion Carries III. Presidents Report – President, Andrew Elsbree IV. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer John Blombach V. President-Elect Report – President-Elect Dick Fanguy VI. Vice-Presidents Report – Vice-President Eric Nygaard
2. Mr. Ferguson MOVED THAT THE INCOMING PRESIDENT BE ASKED TO APPROVE AN AD HOC STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE AND A DRAFT BE DEVELOPED FOR THE NEXT BOD MEETING. Motion Fails. 3. Mr. Searle MOVED THAT THE EC DEVELOP A FORMAT FOR A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE NEXT BOD MEETING. Motion Carries. 4. Mr. Davis MOVES THAT THE BOD ATTEND A 2 DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP AT A TIME AND PLACE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Motion Carries. VIII. Presentations from iHorseshoe, Inc. and Rockin’Horse Productions. IX. Standing Committee Reports Published in Professional Farrier (Volume 7 / Number 2). X. Special / Ad HOC Committees 1. WEG Committee Report – Andrew Elsbree CJF Oral report given in the membership meeting XI. Office Operations Report – Rachel Heighton (Oral Report) XII. New Business 1. BYLAW AMENDMENT PROPOSAL: Mr. Searle MOVED TO AMEND ARTICLE VI. SECTION 9 PARAGRAPH 2 BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE: A DIRECTOR WHO IS CURRENTLY SERVING CANNOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR THE VACANT POSITION. Motion Carries. 2. Mr. Nygaard MOVED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 4:15 PM EST 3. Mr. Fanguy MOVED TO LEAVE EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:44 PM EST 4. Mr. Blombach MOVED THAT EACH PARTY BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE DOING WHAT EACH HAS BEEN DOING AND THE NEGOTIATIONS BE TURNED OVER TO THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH THE TWO ENTITIES.ANY FINAL CONTRACTS ARE TO BE APPROVED BY THE AFA ATTORNEY. Motion carries. 5. Next Board of Directors Meeting a. Mr.Nygaard MOVES THAT MS. RACHEL HEIGHTON WORK WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE MOST ECONOMICAL LOCATION AND DATE TO HAVE THE MID-YEAR MEETING. Motion carries. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm EST.
Thomas Gabel CJF AFA Secretary
VII. Immediate Past President Report – IPP Dave Ferguson 1. Mr. Ferguson MOVED THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE BE COPIED TO ALL OTHER OFFICERS. Motion carries
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PLEASE NOTE: Full written reports from Officers and Committees are available to members by contacting the AFA Office or AFA Secretary.
Chapter Happenings & Equine Events May 13-16: Northern California Classic Clinic & Contest Placerville, CA ~ Judges: Grant Moon AWCF & Stan Huggins Contact: Shelee Lyon at Sierra South Horseshoeing School www.sierrahorseshoeing.com or 760/788-8115 or 760/207-8288 May 15-16: Practice & Clinic with 2009 AFT & Roy Bloom CJF Contact: Butch Hockaday CJF 540- 582- 5486 in Virginia May 16: Mini-Clinic & Hammer-In with Michigan Horseshoers Assn (at old Wolverine Farrier School "shop") 7696 Wiggins Rd., Howell, MI MHA's Kirk Lucas & Dr. Cherie Collins, DVM present "Shoeing to Radiographs in Everyday Work" 8 a.m. Station Setup ~ 9 a.m. to noon Clinic Noon to 1 p.m. - Lunch & Meeting ~ 1 p.m. to ??? - "In the Fire" Please RSVP to 517.980.0248 so we may figure for lunch! May 16 & 17: Maryland Farrier’s Assn Hammer-In & Contest Call Dean Geis at 443-250-0864 for details May 23: GPFA Family Day @ Doug & Patty Workman's Residence in Georgia at 2PM. Contact: Doug Workman (706) 892-7331 E-mail: dworkman66@yahoo.com June 4-6: 25th Annual Rocky Mountain Farrier's Association’s Four Corners Clinic & Contest ~ Clinician/Judge: Trey Green CJF Call Craig or Jackie Quinn at 303-814-9477 or 303-918-7975 Email: coffinbonep3@live.com June 19-21: World Championship Blacksmiths Competition 2nd Destination for 3rd Season at Wildlife West Nature Park In Edgewood, NM. Judge/Clinician - Billy Crothers AWCF Call: 575-868-2414 or Email: worldchampionshipblacksmiths@gmail.com Web: www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com June 20: Georgia Farrier Supply Open House @ 9:00AM Location: Moss Creek Farm - Summerville, GA Call: Willie Johnson (706) 857-1053 / (706) 766-3269 / (877) 554-9148 June 26-27: Alabama Professional Farriers Association Farrier, Vet & Owner Clinic at Tannehill State Park (Birmingham) Clinicians - ALPHA Members, Dr. Wagner & Dr. Murry Call: Russell Colvin @ 205-744-9866 / Glenn Reese CJF @ 205-919-5958
JULY 1-5: 30TH ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BLACKSMITHS Competition at the Calgary Stampede Contact: Janette Bamford at 403-261-9174 JULY 15: APPLICATIONS DUE FOR THE SHORT CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM Contact: Vern Powell CJF 719-351-0264 Email: mvpfarrierservice@sbcglobal.net JULY 17-18: PPFA Contest & Clinic at New Amsterdam Farrier Supply Contest @ Buddy DeLong’s: 560 Schubert Rd, Bethel, PA 19057 Call: Buddy DeLong @ 610-823-0330 / Cody Holden @ 570-573-1726 JULY 19-21: 2009 AAEP Focus Meeting in Columbus, OHIO The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is inviting farriers to attend their 2009 Focus on the Equine Foot meeting. View program online @ http://www.aaep.org/focus_schedule.htm For info and/or to register contact: AAEP Office: 859-233-0147 or Email: aaepoffice@aaep.org ~ Website: www.aaep.org July 31-August 1: AFT PRACTICE with Michigan Horseshoers Assn Prescott, Michigan @ Jeff Allen's farm ~ Team practice, Hands-on clinic, overnight camping, MHA Picnic...RSVP to Jeff @989-942-1523 August 13-16: MONTANA PHA Horseshoeing Contest Fairgrounds @ Missoula, MT ~ Judge: Bob Marshall CJF Please RSVP to Glen Johnshoy, CJF at (406) 544-3426 September 10-12: World Championship Blacksmiths Competition 3rd Destination for 3rd Season @ High Note Music & Hot Air Balloon Festival in New Hampshire. Judge/Clinician - Todd Walker CJF email: champion@worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com Web: www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com or call 575.868.2414
October 9-10: GPFA Annual Contest & Lectures DAVE FARLEY CF & DR. MIKE MILLER CJF University of Georgia - Athens, GA Contact: Jamie Williamson - 706-215-2051 Email: ProfessionalFarrierJW@yahoo.com SHOE LIST POSTED AT www.GeorgiaFarriers.ORG
October 16: Annual Mark Thorpe Memorial Contest at Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing in Alabama ~ Judge - Jason Gilliland CJF Contact Glenn Reese CJF @ 205-919-5958 October 17: Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing Annual Clinic and Annual Mark Thorpe Auction to benefit Multiple Sclerosis Contact Tom or Lane McNew at 256-546-2036 November 6-8: 5th International Equine Conference on Laminitis & Diseases of the Foot in West Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Kate Straus at 781-697-0469 Email: info@laminitisconference.com ~ Web: www.laminitisconference.com November 12-14: World Championship Blacksmiths Competition 4th Destination for 3rd Season at Equine Affaire in Springfield, MA. Judge/Clinician - Kelly Vermeer-Vella CJF ~ Contact: 575-868-2414 Email: champion@worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com November 12-15: EQUINE AFFAIRE in Springfield, Massachusetts Phone: 740-845-0085 or Email: info@equineaffaire.com Web: www.equineaffaire.com
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Schedule of AFA Approved Certifications John Voigt, CJF - Chairman, Certification Committee 618-521-2610 May 13, 2009 – California Hosted by WSFA Placerville Fairgrounds – Placerville, CA Contact: Matt Fatchen, CJF – 530-518-0359 Examiner: Robert Mederos, CJF All Levels, All Areas
June 23 & 24, 2009 – Missouri Hosted by MAPF Heartland Horseshoeing School – Lamar, MO Contact: Chris Gregory, CJF – 417-682-8484 Examiner: Jason Harmeson, CJF All Levels, All Areas
May 15 & 16, 2009 – Georgia Hosted by GAPFA University of GA – Athens, GA Contact: Jamie Williamson – 706-215-2051 Examiner: Wayne Allen, CJF All Levels, All Areas
June 28, 2009 – Maryland Hosted by Mint Vale Forge Mint Vale Forge – Cambridge, MD Contact: David Ferguson, CJF, TE – 410-221-0220 Examiner: Danvers Child, CJF All Levels, All Areas
May 22 & 23, 2009 – Alabama Hosted by ALPFA Hillcrest Farm, LLC – Albertville, AL Contact: Jason Gilliland, CJF – 256-302-4141 Examiner: Jason Harmeson, CJF All Levels, All Areas
July 19, 2009 – Maryland Hosted by Mint Vale Forge Mint Vale Forge – Cambridge, MD Contact: David Ferguson, CJF, TE – 410-221-0220 Examiner: John Voigt, CJF All Levels, All Areas
May 29 & 30, 2009 – Montana Hosted by MPHA MSU Campus, Miller Livestock Pavilion – Bozeman, MT Contact: Earl Craig, CJF – 406-220-0415 Examiner: Dave Wright, CJF All Levels, All Areas
August 28 & 29, 2009 – Kentucky Hosted by Kentucky Horseshoeing School Richmond, Kentucky Contact: Kay Tipton – 502-738-5257 Examiner: Danvers Child, CJF All Levels, All Areas
May 29 & 30, 2009 – Arkansas Hosted by ARPFA Arkansas State University Contact: Todd Bell, CJF – 501-941-2727, 501-605-3821 Examiner: Brian Barrett, CJF All Levels, All Areas
September 25 & 26, 2009 – Illinois Hosted by LLHA Marion County Fairgrounds – Salem, IL Contact: John Stedelin, CJF – 618-267-0059 Examiner: Greg Burdette, CJF All Levels, All Areas
June 5 & 6, 2009 – Washington Hosted by FAWS Walla Walla Community College – Walla Walla, WA Contact: Jeff Engler, CJF – 509-527-4291 Examiner: Bill Searle, CJF All Levels, All Areas
October 2 & 3, 2009 – Wisconsin Hosted by UMWHA Taylor Horse Park – Bristol, WI Contact: Vern Powell, CJF – 719-351-0264 Examiner: Brian Barrett, CJF All Levels, All Areas
June 6, 2009 – Vermont Hosted by VTFA Ira Brook Farm – Ira, VT Contact: Diane Saunders - 802-453-3750 Examiner: Andrew Elsbree, CJF All Levels, All Areas
October 2 & 3, 2009 – Oklahoma Hosted by OKFA Five Star Horseshoeing School – Minco, OK Contact: Dusty Franklin, CJF – 405-209-7420 Examiner: Greg Burdette, CJF All Levels, All Areas
June 12 & 13, 2009 – Virginia Hosted by VAHA Mica Springs Farm – Mineral, VA Contact: Harold Plasterer – 540-967-5687 Examiner: Brian Barrett, CJF All Levels, All Areas
October 16 & 17, 2009 – Missouri Hosted by MAPF Heartland Horseshoeing School – Lamar, MO Contact: Chris Gregory, CJF – 417-692-8484 Examiner: Rusty Jenkins, CJF All Levels, All Areas
June 13, 2009 – Nevada Hosted by SNVHA Las Vegas, NV Contact: LeRoy Daines, CJF – 702-499-7463 Examiner: Jason Harmeson, CJF All Levels, All Areas June 19 & 20, 2009 – Kentucky Hosted by Kentucky Horseshoeing School Mount Eden, Kentucky Contact: Kay Tipton – 502-738-5257 Examiner: John Voigt, CJF All Levels, All Areas
October 30 & 31, 2009 – Kentucky Hosted by Kentucky Horseshoeing School Richmond, Kentucky Contact: Kay Tipton – 502-738-5257 Examiner: John Voigt, CJF All Levels, All Areas November 13 & 14, 2009 – Florida Hosted by FLSFA Windfall Farm – Tallahassee, FL Contact: Dennis Dunn, CJF – 850-508-1979 Examiner: Richard Becker, CJF All Levels, All Areas Exam Fees: $45 - CF, CTF, CJF
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Officers of the American Farriers Association PRESIDENT: Dick Fanguy CJF PRESIDENT-ELECT: Eric Nygaard CJF VICE-PRESIDENT: Steve Semersheim CJF TREASURER: John Blombach CJF SECRETARY: Thomas Gabel CJF IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Andrew Elsbree CJF NFNH Newsletter Production: Created @ rockin'horse productions NY Editor: Susan Kayne Assistant Editor: Rachel Carter Graphics: Unbridled Media Group Photos: Michelle Dunn, Bob Garner, Christine Gabel, Susan Kayne, Andrew Elsbree CJF Editorial Review Team: Steve Davis CF, Dave Farley CF, Jack Millman CJF and Bill Searle CJF AFA Publications Committee: Pat Gallahan CJF, Jerry Pulaski CF, Andy McConnell CF and Steve Sermersheim CJF
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