Professional
Farriers Develop Alliance with Calgary Stampede
In recognition of the
American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) commitment to the farrier
industry, the Calgary Stampede’s World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition
(WCBC) has named the AAPF as the permanent sponsor for the WCBC Horseshoeing
Championship Trophy.
This prestigious annual award
goes to the individual showing the ultimate skill in the art and science of
farriery, demonstrated during the competition against the best in the world in
their chosen profession.
In addition, the WCBC
has recognized the continuing education platform of the AAPF, where farriers
attending the WCBC as a registered competitor or spectator will receive AAPF
Continuing Education Credits.
"The Calgary Stampede
WCBC organizing committee recognizes the AAPF as being a positive driving force
in the farrier industry and is looking forward to a long and mutually
beneficial relationship promoting the highest standards of hoof care in the
world,” said Eric Swanby, chairman of the WCBC.
"This recognition by the
Calgary Stampede is a testimonial to the goals and objectives of our new association. We look forward to enhancing our relationship
with the Calgary Stampede, its organizers and competitors. Further, this mutually beneficial alliance is
indicative of the cooperation we plan to establish with other equine
associations,” said Jeff Ridley APF CJF TE, president, American Association of
Professional Farriers.
The 2012 Calgary
Stampede’s World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition will be held July 4 – 8
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AAPF 2013 Annual Meeting
The AAPF Board of Directors has announced that our 2013 Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 30th during the International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The trade show will end that day at 6:30 pm and attendees will then be on their own for dinner. Our annual meeting should start about 8 pm.
Additional details will be announced as they become available.
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Hoofcare Essentials™
A Resource for Horse Owners
Concerned about Proper Hoofcare
The AAPF Board of Directors has recently adopted "Hoofcare Essentials™"
as a branding vehicle for the association. Initially these words will
be used in a two-pronged approach in our marketing plans.
First, we will immediately begin using "Hoofcare Essentials™"
in our marketing initiatives with horse owners. Our Information
Technology Committee has recently enhanced our website to include
additional information about proper hoofcare for horse owners. Over
time this area of our website will continue to grow. New and exciting
plans are already underway and will be recognized as an excellent
educational venue. We are seeking input from our members and others to
provide articles, website links and hoofcare tips that will benefit all
horse owners.
Additionally,
we are in the process of designing mini clinics which will be held
throughout the country for horse owners as well as farriers. The AAPF
Hoofcare Essentials™
Clinics will focus on topics ranging from basic hoofcare to more
advanced levels which will provide farriers, trainers, grooms and horse
owners with knowledge that provides the best possible hoofcare for their
horses. These AAPF mini clinics will be eligible for AAPF Continuing
Education Credits for farriers who attend.
Please click here
to visit our Horse Owner tab to learn more about this new marketing
initiative. Other AAPF committees are working with "Hoofcare Essentials™"
in their efforts to promote the AAPF as the farrier organization which
is totally focused on the continuing education of our members and others
in the horse industry. Details will be announced as they become
available.
The
use of the words "Hoofcare Essentials™" is protected under the
guidelines established and enforced by the United States Trademark
Office.
For
additional information about our plans or to make suggestions for
articles, links or tips, please contact the AAPF office at 859-533-1465
or aapf@ProfessionalFarriers.com
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