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Nominate A Rising Shoeing Star
In 2008, American Farriers Journal established the "Rising Shoe Star" program which honors outstanding young shoers who are enjoying successful careers as farriers 3 years after graduation from one of North America's more than 60 public and private horseshoeing schools.
Co-sponsors of this program include Victory Racing Plate Company, Vettec, Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center, Life Data Labs, G.E. Forge And Tool and Anvil Brand Shoe Company. Each firm is a leader in recognizing the value of developing new players in the equine footcare industry.
Next year's program will honor students who graduated from horseshoeing school in 2007 and have developed a successful career in the equine footcare business.
If you know of a shoer who qualifies for next year's award, you can nominate this person by sending a 2- to 3-page letter outlining why the candidate is being nominated and the progress he or she has made in establishing a successful equine career. Be sure to include information on the horseshoeing school from which the nominee graduated in 2007. The deadline to enter is Oct. 15, 2010.
Please send your nomination letter to:
American Farriers Journal Rising Shoeing Star
ATTN: Frank Lessiter
225 Regency Court, Suite 200
Brookfield, WI 53045
An independent panel of hoof-care industry leaders will evaluate the nominations and select three winners. The winning "Rising Shoeing Star" farrier will receive $1,000 and also have his or her expenses paid to the 2010 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati in early February to accept the award in front of the industry's leading hoof-care professionals. Two runner-ups will each receive $500 awards. The three winners will also receive a plaque, a 1-year subscription to American Farriers Journal, free Summit registration and the American Farriers Journal "Kitchen Sink" package.
The schools that produce the three winners will receive a plaque and the American Farriers Journal "Kitchen Sink" package.
