American Association of Professional Farriers To Provide Educational Content for USHJA

Newsdate: Mon 21 April 2014 – 7:25 am
Location: LEXINGTON, Kentucky

The United States Hunter Jumper Association is excited to announce the extension of the American Association of Professional Farriers, Inc as an Educational Content Provider.

Hoof care and shoeing information for USHJA members

Hoof care and shoeing information for USHJA members

The United States Hunter Jumper Association is excited to announce the extension of the American Association of Professional Farriers, Inc as an Educational Content Provider.

USHJA members will continue to have access to AAPF newsletters, articles providing tips and advice on hoofcare, video on proper care techniques, and a resource to the best accredited farriers.

"This educational partnership has been a mutually beneficial relationship for the memberships of both organizations," said Dave Farley APF CF, president of the AAPF.  "USHJA members will continue to have direct access to many of the premier hunter/jumper farriers in North America.  Through our respective websites they have an ever enhancing resource for equine hoofcare."

Members have access to the most current news and research for equine shoeing and proper hoofcare, along with the ability to contact the organization for farrier recommendations.

“A major focus of the AAPF is continuing education which dovetails with the USHJA mission statement. This Educational Provider for USHJA will help us provide current and relevant information for our members.”  Janet Greenlee, Executive Director of USHJA said.

USHJA members can sign up for the AAPF newsletters and other materials under Resources on the USHJA website.

About American Association of Professional Farriers

American Association of Professional Farriers was officially formed in January 2012 to provide information which would benefit all farriers and horse owners alike. The mission statement spells out the ideas and beliefs of the organization - The American Association of Professional Farriers will promote the integrity of the farrier industry by strengthening the knowledge and skills of its members through continuing education and support at the state, national and international levels while improving overall equine health through collaboration with other industry professionals.

For more information about AAPF contact them at 1313 Washington Street, Unit 5, Shelbyville, KY 40065 Phone: (859) 533-1465 Fax: (888) 972-1806
Email: AAPF@ProfessionalFarriers.com,

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