Farrier education and licensing

AFEC Formed: New association formed by farrier schools and educators; read latest documents and news on farrier licensing and school regulation

(August 2005) Brookings Institute Proposes Cost-Benefit Analysis for Horse Industry of Licensing Horseshoers

(August 2005) Official press release about formation of educators’ association (AFEC). (PDF file)

(August 2005) AFEC’s 12 resolutions regarding recent negative statements about farrier education and farriers in the United States. (PDF file)

(August 2005) Statement from AFEC spokesman Bob Smith about the AFEC meeting and about AFEC’s view of AFA actions. (PDF file)

(August 2005) Letter from farrier Henry Heymering (dated 20 August 2005) to AFA task force leader Walt Taylor about professionalism vs licensing. (PDF file)

(Ongoing) American Farriers Association web site: their “No Foot No Horse” newsletters contain the most documentation but updates are posted frequently on the home page as well.

(June 2005) AFA Announces Open Forum Meeting on Farrier Licensing in September

(June 2005) Farrier regulation/licensing news document from Hoofcare & Lameness (PDF file)

(June 2005) Farrier regulation/licensing position statement from noted author and farrier Doug Butler CJF PhD FWCF

(June 2005) Farrier education position statement from Dr. Butler

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