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Cultivating Competency

An American Farrier’s Association function is “...to inform the public, and particularly the horse owner, of a quality and standard of service to which he or she is entitled...”
By John Scruggs posted on July 1, 2002 | Posted in Education

As early as 1356, farriers joined together to better themselves and their trade.


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Preserving The Memories of Nipper Builders
July 1, 2002

ONE OF THE FARRIER INDUSTRY’S original nipper makers, Dale Everett Sprout, passed away on April 22. In 1960, he went to work with Adam Eckerich and George Earnest at G.E. Tools, building nippers.


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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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Craig Trnka Seeks AFA Presidency

New Mexico farrier running as write-in Candidate
By Craig Trnka posted on January 1, 2002
I was urged to run for president of the American Farriers Association (AFA) by members who have great concern for the future of the AFA. Hopefully, in this statement, I can make our concerns known.
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AFA Candidates Speak Out

Offices of president, treasurer are on the ballot
December 1, 2001
I am running for president of our association and I'm writing this statement so that you all may be informed of what I believe our priorities should be for the next 2 years.
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Let Loose In Lexington

Enjoy sightseeing, bourbon, antiques and dining during the AFA convention
By Sarah Senger posted on September 1, 2001
Sooner than later it will be time to take the annual trip to the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) convention. The event will be held from March 6 through 9, 2002, in Lexington, Ky.
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The Horse Capital Of The World

Experience what it has to offer!
By Sarah Senger posted on July 1, 2001
Located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, Ky., is a fitting host for the 31st annual American Farrier’s Association (AFA) convention, March 6 to 9, 2002. Home to over 450 horse farms, Lexington is known as the horse capital of the world.
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