350 Members in Year One!

As the American Association of Professional Farriers celebrates its first anniversary we are pleased to announce that we have recruited 350 members to our association. The AAPF was created to promote the integrity of the farrier industry by strengthening the knowledge and skills of its members through continuing education. During the past 12 months the association has also:

- Made available over 1,000 AAPF Continuing Education Credits

- Developed Educational Marketing Alliances with United States Hunter Jumper Association, American Saddlebred Horse Association, Appaloosa Horse Club, Calgary Stampede, US Rider

- Formed the Canadian Association of Professional Farriers as a provider of equal member benefits for Canadian farriers

- Awarded Honorary Life Memberships to
   - Larry Rumsby APF CJF, Bromont, Quebec
   - Red Renchin APF CF, Mequon, Wisconsin
   - Bud Willimon APF, Simpsonville, Kentucky
   - Lee Liles APF CJF, Sulphur, Oklahoma

- Registered "Hoofcare Essentials®" with United States Trademark Office as a marketing platform

- Held first Hoofcare Essentials® Clinic in Norman, Oklahoma featuring the AAPF Board of Directors as clinicians

- Enhanced a working relationship with the AAEP while also co-sponsoring Veterinary/Farrier courses at veterinary teaching institutions throughout North America

- Developed an ongoing presence in social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus. Also have an informative website.

- Created a Mentoring program to pair up Mentors (farriers) and Mentees (recent farrier school graduates)

- Developed a program where farriers who are unable to attend clinics can obtain AAPF CE Credits by reading published books and articles

- Published articles written by AAPF members in various equine publications

- Created a Published Papers program to solicit and publish case studies written by AAPF members

There are many opportunities which lie ahead for the AAPF and CAPF. Our limitations are only limited by the dreams of our members. The AAPF/CAPF have proven that they are an association about members, not just an association with members. We encourage our members to tell us what is important to them. Their suggestions are always welcome and encouraged.