AMERICAN FARRIER’S ASSOCIATION

50TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

ARLINGTON, TX

NOVEMBER 8-12, 2021 

As the only nationwide event of its kind and scale, the AFA annual convention brings farriers, veterinarians, suppliers, horse owners and students together for four days of outstanding lectures and educational opportunities, the National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition, certification workshops and testing, hands-on learning, and a robust MarketPlace that includes the top suppliers, retailers and manufacturers in the farrier industry.

Featured 50th Anniversary Events

• Legends Exhibition
• American Farriers Team Recognition
• 45+ Year Member Recognition
• Forefathers of the AFA Round Table Featuring Walt Taylor, CF

Educational Programs With Lectures and Demonstrations

• Tom Petersen, CJF
• Patrick Reilly
• Grant Moon, CJF, FWCF
• Dennis Manning, CJF
• Dusty Franklin, CJF, AWCF, ASF
• Blane Chapman, CJF
• Bodie Trnka, CJF
• Dr. Brent Barrett, DVM, CJF
• Thomas N Trosin, CJF
• Lee Olson, CJF
• Myron McLane, CJF
• Shayne Carter, CJF, MS
• Jim Poor, CJF
• Ray Legel, CJF
• Amy Armentrout, DVM, MS, DACVS
• Jim Keith, CJF

Don’t miss out on outstanding CF and CJF demonstrations by AFA Examiners, American Farriers Team demonstrations, hands-on stations, the Farrier Industry Association MarketPlace, certification workshop and testing opportunities, the AFA general membership meeting, awards & certification recognition, live & silent auctions and the Grand Finale reception & banquet. Get engaged in all convention events and festivities!

Certification Exams Offered

• TE Presentations & Written Exam
• Certification Workshop
• CF Shoe Display
• Certification Shoe Examination
• TE Modern Materials Examination
• CF, CTF, CJF Written Exams

3rd Annual Certification Recognition Ceremony

Did you obtain an AFA Certification or Endorsement from January 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021? If so, you will be recognized for your outstanding achievement at our certification recognition ceremony during convention!

The AFA Certification Committee will be holding a recognition ceremony for newly certified farriers of all levels. The ceremony will take place during the Grand Finale on Friday evening. Please plan to attend! This event celebrates a lot of effort and dedication, and we are proud of all of you for your accomplishments! Honorees will also receive special recognition courtesy of Mustad USA.

Texas Professional Farriers Association Recognition

We appreciate all of the volunteer efforts of our host chapter, the Texas Professional Farriers Association [TPFA], along with countless others who give their time to make this convention special!

Convention Brochure

Click here to download a printed Convention Registration Packet [PDF].

Know Before You Go

Click here for the AFA Convention COVID updates [PDF].
Click here to learn about the safety measures in place at our convention venues [PDF].

Thank You To Our Generous Convention Sponsors

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Presenting Sponsor

 

 

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Hoof Level Sponsors

 

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Forge Level Sponsors

 

 

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Specialty Level Sponsors

 

 

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Horseshoe Level Sponsors

 

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Social Sponsors

 

 

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Hammer Level Sponsors

 

 

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Rasp Level Sponsors

• 3B Farrier Supply / Double Bar One
• Edward Martin Products
• Ken Davis & Sons
• NC Tool Company
• New Farm Farrier Products
• Patton Hoof Ruler
• Southwestern Ohio Farriers Association
  
• Texas Farrier Supply
• Thomas N. Trosin, CJF

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Competition Sponsors

National High Point Award

2 Person Draft Class

Reserve National High Point Award

Open Journeyman Class

Roadster Class

Live Shoeing Class

Specialty Forging Class

Intermediate Division – All Classes

Overall High Point Award