The American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) (and its sister organizations - the Canadian Association of Professional Farriers (CAPF) and International Association of Professional Farriers (IAPF)) Board of Directors welcomed four new board members at the 2016 AAPF Annual Meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Farriers = Better hoof care for horses
The primary objectives of the American and Canadian Associations of Professional Farriers are continuing education, member support and serving as a hoof-care reference for horse owners.
In addition, Steve Prescott CJF APF of Raleigh, NC, will take over the AAPF presidency from outgoing president Dave Farley CF APF of Coshocton, OH and Wellington, FL. Steve will serve a two-year term as president.
âIt is an honor and privilege to take over the leadership reins of this great association,â stated President Steve Prescott. âI am committed to following the footsteps planted by my predecessors and hope that many more farriers will find the AAPF as a resource for enhancing their careers.â
The four new board members include Mike Bagley CJF II APF of Canton, OH; Brent Brown APF of Northport, ME; Luke Farmer APF of Murillo, Ontario; and Cathy Lesperance APF of Fergus, Ontario. All have extensive backgrounds of working in leadership positions within the AAPF/CAPF/IAPF.
Retiring Board of Directors include Dave Dawson APF of Uxbridge, Ontario and Jeff Ridley CJF TE APF of Leighton, Iowa. Dave and Jeff are both founding members of the Board of Directors. Jeff is also the founding president of the AAPF/CAPF/IAPF.
Returning Board of Directors include Adam Wynbrandt APF (Vice President) of Sacramento, CA; Roy Bloom CJF APF (Treasurer) of Drummond, WI; Curtis Burns APF of Wellington, FL; Tim Cable APF of Blasdell, NY; James Gilchrist APF of Wellington, FL; Mike Hayward APF of San Martin, California, and Shane Westman APF of Bow, WA.
Serving on the Board requires attendance at two face-to-face meetings, monthly conference calls and serving as a liaison to at least one committee or task force.
To learn more about the AAPF/CAPF/IAPF visit http://www.ProfessionalFarriers.com.
The American Association of Professional Farriers was created in 2012 to represent the interests of professional farriers and others involved in the farrier industry. The primary objectives of the associations are: continuing education, member support and serving as a hoof-care reference for horse owners. The associations are headquartered in Shelbyville, Kentucky.