 Volume 2, Issue 3 Farriery: A Balance of Art & Science | |
AAPF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS We encourage members to do business with members. Click on the company name to go to their website. FARRIER SUPPLIERS Amber Glen Farrier Supply House (Patti Fiedler) Pinellas Park, Florida Phone: 727-423-7812 Anvil Brand Shoe Company (Steve Hoselton) Lexington, Illinois Phone: 800-365-8202 Blue Ribbon Farrier Supplies (Susan Gwen) Center Moriches, New York Phone: 631-874-4847 Crossroads Farrier Supply (Anita Leckie APF & John Turner APF) Louisa, Virginia Phone: 434-589-4501 Duggan Farrier Supplies (Nancy & Rob Duggan) Ramsey, Minnesota Phone: 763-427-5850 (The) Horseshoe Barn (Adam Wynbrandt APF) Sacramento, California Phone: 916-925-6534 Horseshoes Plus (Bruce & Rob Cilley) Barrington, New Hampshire Phone: 603-664-9064 Jackson Farrier Supplies (Barb & Dale Jackson APF) Indianapolis, Indiana Phone: 317-375-1735 Marechalerie Bromont (Louise Mongeau & Cynthia Roy) Bromont, Quebec Phone: 450-534-2759 Meader Supply (Lorraine & Dana Rines) Rochester, New Hampshire Phone: 800-446-7737 Monetta Farrier Specialties (Emily Bull & Sarah Schwarz) Ridge Spring, South Carolina Phone: 803-685-5101 Montague Blacksmith Supply (Stephen Storms) Port Jervis, New York Phone: 845-856-7585 Nature Farms Farrier Supply (Shelley & Nolan Walker APF) Norman, Oklahoma Phone: 800-460-6759 Oklahoma Farrier Supply (Marcella Kester) Ardmore, Oklahoma Phone: 800-634-2811 Palm Beach Farrier Supply (Joy Ream & Eric Herrin) Wellington, Florida Phone: 561-204-5022 Spanish Lake Blacksmith Shop (Marleen & Bob Schantz APF CJF) Foristell, Missouri Phone: 636-463-7211 USHU Farrier Supplies (Laurie Tonita) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Phone: 306-229-9872 Visby Products (Grace & Jeff Gartner) Wellington, Florida) Phone: 561-965-9602 Well-Shod.com (a division of Ranchers Supply) (John Harshbarger) Amarillo, Texas Phone: 806-383-2181 FARRIER MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS & SERVICE PROVIDERS American Farriers Journal (Frank Lessiter) Brookfield, Wisconsin Phone: 262-782-4340 Bloom Forge (Roy Bloom APF CJF) Drummond, Wisconsin Phone: 715-739-6331 BWD Equine Services Ltd (Barney Cummings APF & Dave Dawson APF) Uxbridge, Ontario Phone: 905-751-4625 Champion Titanium Horseshoe Co. (Dan Sullivan) Pound Ridge, New York Phone: 914-764-3267 Digital Farrier (Lowell Johnson APF CF) Racine, Wisconsin Phone: 262-748-2448 Equine Innovations Inc. (Dawn & Kevin Keeler) New Plymouth, Idaho Phone: 208-278-5283 EquiVision Inc. (Dr. Bill & Janice Vandergrift) Versailles, Kentucky Phone: 859-873-1220 Farrier Product Distribution Shelbyville, Kentucky Phone: 502-633-5767 Farriers’ Fix Hoof Oil (Paul Heller APF) Pound Ridge, New York Phone: 914-629-2953 Flatland Forge Inc. (Jim Poor APF CJF & Kathleen Poor APF CJF Midland, Texas Phone: 423-563-8098 Grand Circuit Products LLC (Jan & Steve Bloom) Louisville, Kentucky Phone: 888-427-5521 Gus’ Hoof Wonder Products (Michael Joshua APF) Denver, Colorado Phone: 303-435-3292 Hot Iron Productions Inc (Dave Farley APF CF & Roy Bloom APF CJF) Coshocton, Ohio Phone: 561-310-1549 Horse Science (Allie Hayes APF CF) West Boxford, Massachusetts Phone: 978-352-5238 No Anvil LLC (Diane & Curtis Burns APF) Wellington, Florida Phone: (561) 707-2220 ONTRACKEQUINE (Scott Lampert APF) Lake Elmo, Minnesota 613-282-5771 Thrush Crush (Mike Waldorf APF CF) Eugene, Oregon 541-607-0277 Symetrim (Chuck Esau APF CF) Whittier, California 562-624-7337 Vettec Hoof Care (Frank Dugan) Oxnard, California Phone: 800-483-8832 VTF Industries (Gene Velten) Freeville, New York 607-423-0309 Water Mill Products (Dave Birdsall APF CJF) Water Mill, New York Phone: 631-726-9563 FARRIER SCHOOLS Cornell University (Steve Kraus APF CJF) Ithaca, New York Phone: 607-253-3140 Far Hills Forge (Sonny Pistilli APF CJF ME MF) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Phone: 610-748-8775 Five Star Horseshoeing School (Dusty Franklin APF CJF DWCF) Minco, Oklahoma Phone: 405-352-5920 Heartland Horseshoeing School (Chris Gregory APF CJF FWCF) Lamar, Missouri Phone: 417-682-6896 Kentucky Horseshoeing School (Mitch Taylor APF CJF DWCF) Richmond, Kentucky Phone: 859-575-4063 Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing (Lane McNew APF CF) Gadsden, Alabama Phone: 256-546-2036 Meredith Manor Farrier School (John Crothers APF CF) Waverly, West Virginia Phone: 304-679-3128 Midwest Horseshoeing School (Steve Sermersheim APF CJF TE AWCF) Divernon, Illinois Phone: 217-899-8918 Minnesota School of Horseshoeing (Nancy & Rob Duggan) Ramsey, Minnesota Phone: 763-427-5850 Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School (Marcella Kester) Ardmore, Oklahoma Phone: 580-223-0064 Oregon Farrier School (Beau Whitaker APF CJF) Salem, Oregon Phone: 541-777-2110 Oregon School of Natural Hoof Care (Cheryl Henderson APF) Jacksonville, Oregon Phone: 541-899-1535 Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School (Bob Smith APF CF) Plymouth, California Phone: 209-245-3920 Danny Ward Horseshoeing School (Danny Ward APF CJF) Martinsville, Virginia Phone: 276-638-7908 Wolverine Farrier School (Gregory Gray APF CJF) Clare, Michigan Phone: 989-386-7430 | WHAT DOES OUR ASSOCIATION STAND FOR? by Jeff Ridley APF CJF TE, AAPF/CAPF PresidentI am sure that each of our members can put a different spin on what our association is doing for them or why they have chosen to be a part of this rapidly growing group of farriers, veterinarians, and other equine professionals. Is it because we have waited long enough to have an association that is truly as great as the profession we love? Is it because we are fostering relationships with other professional organizations such as the United States Hunter/Jumper Association or the American Association of Equine Practitioners? Is it because we have chosen the path of being inclusive rather than exclusive? Is it because we all recognize the need to continue our education and see the AAPF as an opportunity to do anything we want? We have no history or limits as to where we can go with this organization. I think the answer to all of these questions and a million more would be YES!!! If you step outside of your own backyard you will quickly learn that there are many approaches to shoeing a horse. Most experienced farriers will tell you it is certainly not a black and white world in which we live and work. However, just in case you do have all the answers, I have a few lame ones and I would like to solicit your help :). So please step up beyond just being a member, get involved, give us your thoughts, your visions and your ideas of how you can help and make the association grow. Please remember that any association, especially a volunteer association, is only as good as its members! I would like to tell you about a member that I met for the first time at the International Hoof-Care Summit this year, Mike Bagley. On day one, Mike stepped up and hung out at our booth the entire duration that the market place stayed open. Mike worked as hard, if not harder, than any of our staff answering questions and encouraging new membership. Yep, he was there just like that every single day. When we all went home, he continued by asking to be placed on a committee and work he has! He has since donated some used tools to be used on an AAEP Equitarian project in Costa Rica. It seems like everywhere I turn I keep seeing this enthusiastic member or the work he has done. I wish to say thank you to Mike. I am proud to stand next to you! I would like to make AAPF members aware of an opportunity to help out in another area. The AAEP is working on a Laminitis study and could use your assistance in recognizing horses that may be susceptible to laminitis but have not encountered laminitis in the past. They need your assistance to help identify horses and alert veterinarians of recent cases of laminitis as there is a maximum time frame of 4 weeks following the onset of laminitis to qualify for this study. As we enter the spring grass season and possibly identify such a candidate that could be included in this study, we or the client should make the local veterinarian aware that this horse may qualify for the AAEP case study. They do not need to be an AAEP member to submit a case, but they must be a licensed veterinarian. You should have received a copy of this laminitis study information via email. Please take a look at the study design, look at the video to familiarize yourself with this type of horse, save the link provided and then keep an eye out for new cases of laminitis. Encourage your veterinarian to participate and share the information they gather with this study. Shoe Safe! AAPF/CAPF MENTORING BULLETIN BOARD by Gregory Gray APF CJF, Mentoring CommitteeThe AAPF/CAPF Mentoring Committee is pleased to introduce a new feature which allows members to introduce themselves as a potential Mentor (farrier) or Mentee (student or farriers who are seeking to enhance their skills). To reach our new Mentoring Bulletin Board, members need to log-on to the AAPF/CAPF website, then click on the Members Only tab, then the Mentoring Bulletin Board. Once here members will be able to:
Click here to a link to the Bulletin Board. AAPF WEBSITE UPDATES Here are some tips for using this new site:1. Website Sponsors We are pleased to announce that W.F. Young (manufacturers of Absorbine, Hooflex, Magic Cushion, Ultra Shield, and other products) has become a sponsor of the AAPF/CAPF website. You'll see their banner ads on our home page. Please help us by going to our website and clicking on their banner ads. This will take you to their website to learn more about their products. Monetta Farrier Specialties is also a sponsor of both our website and our newsletter. We sincerely appreciate the support from these two companies. 2. Change Username and Password 2. AAPF/CAPF Mobile App  A mobile app for Android, iOS and HTML5 platforms is now available. Simply go to the point of downloading applications for your phone and search on "professional farriers". You should then find the app. You will be able to navigate through the various features of the app - including the Member Directory, Calendar of Events and Online Store. If you log in to the "Members Only" section you will be able to make changes to your membership profile and pay any outstanding invoices (including membership renewals). The username and password for the mobile app are the same as the username and password for the website. 15th ANNUAL FARRIERS WEEK — JULY 7-13, 2013
from our friends at the American Farriers Journal Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. To honor their dedication and service, American Farriers Journal created National Farriers Week. In its 15th year, National Farriers Week is an opportunity to honor farriers. We think it is important for horse owners, trainers, riders, grooms, veterinarians and others in the equine community to say “thanks” for all of the terrific work farriers do. Although we hope appreciation is shown all year long, we’re encouraging horse owners, trainers, riders, grooms vets, and others to acknowledge their farrier’s hard work from July 7-13, 2013.  American Farriers Journal is again going to spotlight farriers based on feedback. From now until July 1, they are encouraging horse owners to submit pictures and videos of their farrier working with their horses, share why they appreciate their farrier and tell us a story about their farrier.If you are a farrier making a difference in the industry, send us your pictures and tell us a unique story of how you helped improve a horse’s life. This year, we will also be accepting video submissions. Share a brief video with us of yourself talking about a mentor who has made a difference in your career. We will be featuring your stories, and the stories horse owners share with us during National Farriers Week on Facebook, Twitter and www.AmericanFarriers.com. Great or small, we want to hear everything farriers are doing to support the industry. You can submit your photos, videos and stories to Michelle Sauer at msauer@lesspub.com. Be sure to include your full name and location with your submission (if you are a horse owner, please include your farriers full name and location as well). American Farriers Journal has also posted a certificate for National Farriers Week that horse owners can download and personalize for their farriers. It can be downloaded at www.americanfarriers.com/ff/2013NFW. We look forward to hearing your stories, sharing your pictures and highlighting the individuals who work hard to keep our horses sound. AAPF/CAPF ONLINE STORE - FEATURED PRODUCT Are you looking for a unique product which clearly shows your support for the AAPF or CAPF? Port Authority Wheeled Backpack With two ways to carry this handy pack, your bag is always at hand. Take the strain off by rolling this wheeled pack, or use the straps and carry like a backpack.
Click here for a link to order this backpack RAY AMATO SR APF - AAPF/CAPF HONORARY LIFE MEMBER (March 25, 2013, Boynton Beach, FL) At Fasig-Tipton's Florida Sale the American and Canadian Associations of Professional Farriers (AAPF/CAPF) presented an honorary life membership to Mr. Ray Amato Sr of Westbury, New York and Hallandale Beach, Florida. Mr. Amato, following in the footsteps of his father, began his farrier carrier in 1949. Through the years his work ethic has been noticed and recognized by some of the great Thoroughbred trainers including Hirsch Jacobs, Frank (Pancho) Martin, Robert (Bobby) Frankel, Flint (Scotty) Schulhofer, and in recent years, Todd Pletcher. Mr. Amato's son, Ray Amato Jr., is now following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.Notable horses he has shod over the course of his career have included Seattle Slew, Lemon Drop Kid, Harlan's Holiday and the 2010 Kentucky Derby winner - Super Saver. AAPF/CAPF members in attendance at the presentation included AAPF/CAPF director Steve Prescott APF CJF, fellow honorary life members Red Renchin APF CF and Larry Rumsby APF CJF, Louise Mongeau, James Gilchrist APF, Curtis Burns APF and AAPF/CAPF executive director Bryan Quinsey. "Presenting this life membership, on behalf of the AAPF/CAPF Board of Directors, to Mr. Amato - a farrier who has devoted his entire life to the betterment of the horse and the horse industry - was one of the greatest honors of my farrier career. Ray's commitment and dedication to the Thoroughbred industry was clearly demonstrated by his humbleness in receiving such an award as well as the outpouring of support he received from the numerous Thoroughbred owners, trainers, veterinarians, farriers and friends who attended today's presentation," said Steve Prescott APF CJF. AAPF/CAPF WEBSITE NEEDS PICTURES
If you recently visited our new website you'll see a section in the middle of the screen which features pictures of horses which have been shod by our members. Below each picture is the name of the horse along with the name of the farrier who shod the horse. And if you click on the picture you'll be taken to either the website or Facebook page of the farrier or the owner/trainer of the horse. If you have access to a picture of a horse (or horses) you've shod, please send them to the AAPF/CAPF office. We also will need the website or Facebook page you want us to link to. Questions? Call Bryan at 859-533-1465. |
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