May, 2003

(Please note that only the articles from the Newsletter are presented here.)

President, Steve Muir notified me at the end of last month that he and Michael McNutt helped Mitch Taylor at the pre-certification clinic held on April 8-9. Many thanks to Dave Purves who provided the horses and the facilities. A total of eight people attended the clinic.

Steve wanted to know if anyone would be interested in holding a swap meet this summer? I know everyone has purchased tools in the past because they were interesting, or wanted to try them out. Only to find that they did not perform as expected, so they have gathered dust on your work bench. Or even worse it lays in the shoeing truck where you have to move it out of your way a minimum of 10 times a day when you probably use the thing once a year. MAFA has held swap meets in the past where you can bring handmade items, or tools that you want to sell or trade. It has been quite a few years so I know everyone has accumulated plenty of junk. If you are a packrat like me, and are interested in organizing a swap meet please contact Steve Muir.

Steve also said he didn't have as many people as he hoped for show up to the hammer-in at his house Sunday April 13. But wanted to thank those who were able to make it.

Toby Burdette coordinated the AFA certification held in Beverly Ohio May 9-10. Richard Becker was the Examiner, and all levels were given. I do not have the results yet, but will post them in next months newsletter.

Upcoming events

If you haven't paid MEFA dues since the October MEFA Clinic/Contest, you annual dues are due. Please send check $20.00 made out to:
MEFA to Mid-Eastern Farriers Association
c/o Michael McNutt
1077 Fitzgerald Lane
New Concord, OH 43762-9561

Also, it is time to join and/or rejoin the United Aide Fund. If you currently participate in the fund or would like to join the fund, send $40.00 to Michael McNutt at the address above. He can also send you details on how the fund works.

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