Eric Nygaard

News & Notes

Memorial Anvil Honors Lost Farriers

American Farrier’s Association constructs traveling memorial

By Chelsea Moskow posted on March 9, 2019 | Posted in Education

In collaboration with Dick Fanguy, former American Farrier's Association (AFA) president and Chuck Milne, owner of Texas Farrier Supply #2, Eric Nygaard brought up the idea that they’d all been thinking on — a memorial representing the farriers who have died but have contributed so much.

From The Desk Of AFJ

Florida Farrier Gives Thanks

’Tis the season to be thankful, and you won’t find a more thankful man than Eric Nygaard.

By Jeff Cota posted on November 26, 2014 | Posted in Education, Safety & Healthcare

'Tis the season to be thankful, and you won't find a more thankful man than Eric Nygaard.

Local Association Spotlight

Farriery And Outreach At The World Equestrian Games

AFA volunteers provide valuable service at Lexington, Ky., event

By Jeremy McGovern posted on December 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

While the 500,000 attendees of the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Lexington, Ky., cheered champions, the American Farrier’s Association helped make sure that the horses and riders could compete.

Find the Coverage You Need

With the many nuances and risks of the farrier industry, a well-designed insurance plan is a business necessity, not a luxury

By Angela Podewils posted on November 1, 2010 | Posted in Business Practices

With a potentially high-risk career in an industry many insurance carriers know little about, it can be difficult for farriers to make sure they are properly covered.