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FPD, Inc. believes farrier organizations serve an important role in the equine industry. These organizations, located in North America and around the world, provide tremendous opportunities for learning and improving the horseshoeing industry. Educating and improving the skills of today’s farrier is central to improving the quality of hoofcare. In support of their efforts, FPD contributes financial and other forms of assistance to many associations.
If you have any questions regarding programs, memberships, or the benefits of these associations, please contact them directly. We have included the names and contact information for many of these associations. If you know of any associations we have missed please contact us. Click here to send updated information. This service is provided at no cost to the associations.
Please support your local and national farrier organizations.
Popular United States Organizations
American Farrier's Association (AFA)
Rachael Heighton, Office Manager
4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 1
Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: 606/233-7411
Fax: 606/231-7862
E-mail: rheighton@americanfarriers.org
Web Site: www.americanfarriers.org
Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA)
Diane Walden, Central Office Administrator
15754 Widewater Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025-1212
Phone: 703/680-1632
Fax: 703/680-6222
E-mail: abana@abana.org
Web Site: www.abana.org
Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association (BWFA)
Ralph Casey, President/Executive Director
14013 East Highway 136
LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone: 706/397-8047
Fax: 706/397-8047
E-mail: farrierhdq@aol.com
Web Site: www.bwfa.net
Farrier Industry Association
Bob Bachen, President
Wagon Mound Ranch Supply
PO Box 5A
Solano, NM 87746
Phone: 575/673-2489
Fax: 575/673-0134
E-mail: wmrs@wagonmound.com
Web Site: www.farrierindustry.com
The Guild of Professional Farriers
Ron Kramedjian, President
2945 Kerr Hill Road
Lynnville, TN 38472
Phone: 931/424-5581
E-mail: ron@kramedjian.com
Web: www.guildfarriers.org
World Championship Blacksmiths (WCB)
Craig Trnka CJF, Chief Executive Officer
Lorraine Trnka, Business Manager
PO Box 14
Conchas Dam, NM 88416-0014
Phone: 575/868-2414
Fax: 575/868-2413
E-mail: lorrainetrnka@worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com
Web Site: www.worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com