American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
In 2008, American Farriers Journal established the "Rising Shoeing 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 Adeptus Nutrition Inc., American Farriers Journal, Dechra Veterinary Products, and Pyranha. Each firm is a leader in recognizing the value of developing new players in the equine footcare industry.
2021's program will honor students who graduated from horseshoeing school in 2018 and have developed a successful career in the equine footcare business.
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 2022 International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati in January to accept the award in front of the industry's leading hoof-care professionals. Two runners-up 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 also receive a plaque and the American Farriers Journal "Kitchen Sink" package.
To enter, please complete the nomination form or send your nominations by July 31, 2021 to: Awards, American Farriers Journal, P.O. Box 624, Brookfield, WI 53008-0624. Fax: 262-782-1252. Email: kkubisiak@lessitermedia.com. Please include a letter detailing when your nominee graduated, what shoeing school they attended and what they've accomplished since graduating.
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