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A Legend Lives On

Well-bred horse carries name of Texas farrier Burney Chapman
By Holly Gray posted on January 1, 2001
When Bob Nappi got the call in November 1999 that his friend Burney Chapman had passed away, he was heartbroken.
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Candidates Have Their Say

AFA vice president and secretary offices are up for election
December 1, 2000
Horseshoeing has provided me with a fantastic business opportunity, allowed me to leave corporate America behind and to become more involved with my two daughters’ passion—horses.
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Facing The Challenges Ahead

By Emil Carre posted on December 1, 2000
To say I am pleased with what we have done together in the last three years would be an understatement. In many ways this work has been my life, but I could not have done it without the help of the many American Farrier’s Association (AFA) volunteers, including our office staff and most recently John McCutchen, our executive director.
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What's This?

Contest Winners

See who took home three FREE horseshoeing videos for the best diagnosis and treatment suggestions for this hoof
December 1, 2000
The “What’s This?” contest continues to draw attention on the American Farriers Journal Web site.
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Four For the Hall

Members of International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame Class of 2001 known for sharing their knowledge
By Pat Tearney posted on December 1, 2000
There was a time when those skilled in a trade or craft jealously guarded their knowledge, sharing their secrets with only a select few.
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Plan For A Different Kind Of AFA Convention In 2001

With schedule changes, a barbecue sauce contest and a rescheduled board meeting, you’ll want to map out your trip early
July 1, 2000
Source: AFA Convention Committee
You can start planning now for the 2001 AFA convention in Kansas City, February 28 through March 3, 2001. You may remember Kansas City from the tremendous convention we had there 5 years ago. Who can forget their famous mouth-watering steaks and the great hospitality everywhere we went.
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What's New, What's Hot?

Check out these products of special interest to farriers from the annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners
By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 1999 | Posted in Equipment

WALKING DOWN THE trade shoe aisles during the recent American Association of Equine Practitioners annual meeting in December, a number of new products of interest to farriers caught the eye of American Farriers Journal staffers. 


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From The Archives

Hoof Moisture a Concern with Road Horses

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 1994
With the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II taking place Sept. 19, 2022, American Farriers Journal is sharing an article from our archives that covers farrier involvement in ceremonial activities. In this article from the September/October 1994 issue, we look at how 13 British Army farriers keep 200 horses well shod for ceremonial parade duty.
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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