American Farrier's Association Convention

Tom Peterson Captures Top Honors at National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition

Montana farrier wins overall and national high point awards

March 11, 2019 | Posted in Education, Forging

Three months after being crowned National Champion of the World Championship Blacksmiths, Tom Peterson continues to add to his trophy case.

News & Notes

Hall Of Fame Farriers Start Pink Apron Charity

By Mollie Nelson posted on May 2, 2018 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Breast cancer isn't a topic that most people associate with farriery. When disease and farriers are spoken of in the same conversation, it often has to do with equine health. However, Billy Crothers and Myron McLane are using their work as farriers to raise awareness about breast cancer research.

Heed the Warning Signs for Stress

Long-time shoer turned counselor offers coping strategies to avoid burnout, which can prematurely end a farrier career

By Jeff Cota posted on November 6, 2017 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

Harry Trosin loved his job. The Oklahoma shoer simply couldn’t wait to get to work each morning for more than 30 years. Then it all changed.

News & Notes

AFA Releases 2018 Contest Shoe List

July 21, 2017

Source: American Farrier's Association

The American Farrier’s Association (AFA) posted the rules and details for their National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition, including the list of shoes that competitors must forge.

Shop Talk

AFA Celebrates 44th Annual Convention

April 1, 2015 | Posted in Education

From The Desk Of AFJ

Shoe Where The Money Is, Or Where The Heart Is?

The lucky (or are they smart?) get to do both

By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients

There's something to be said for shoeing horses where the money is. There's also something to be said for doing the kind of work you love in a place that you love.

From The Desk Of AFJ

Taking Advice — Even When It Hurts

By Pat Tearney posted on November 2, 2012 | Posted in Education

Taking constructive criticism isn't always a lot of fun, but it is an opportunity to learn and grow as a professional.

Tips For Working With Aluminum

As the demand grows for these light, versatile shoes, it makes sense for farriers to learn the ins and outs of using them

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2007

If you should one day decide you'd like to carry every aluminum horseshoe on the market, you'd better plan on buying a big shoeing rig.

Upstate New York Offers AFA Members An Upbeat Agenda

2004 Convention Scheduled For Rochester, Feb. 25-28

By Bob Plant posted on July 1, 2003 | Posted in Education

Although it will be winter, you won't need a jacket once you've reached either of the host hotels for the upcoming American Farriers Association convention in Rochester, N.Y.

Frankly Speaking

Anvil 21 Club Members Step Up And Deliver More Than Promised

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging

When Walt Taylor kicked-off the presentation by Anvil 21 members at the American Farrier’s Association convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, he promised that the next four hours would cover “good, basic stuff.

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Tom Peterson Captures Top Honors at National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition

Hall Of Fame Farriers Start Pink Apron Charity

Heed the Warning Signs for Stress

AFA Releases 2018 Contest Shoe List

AFA Celebrates 44th Annual Convention

Shoe Where The Money Is, Or Where The Heart Is?

Taking Advice — Even When It Hurts

Tips For Working With Aluminum

Upstate New York Offers AFA Members An Upbeat Agenda

Anvil 21 Club Members Step Up And Deliver More Than Promised

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