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Membership Benefits
FIA members receive the Farrier Industry Report, a newsletter about industry and association news that includes tips about how to improve your business. Members also enjoy benefits such as discounts at FIA’s annual conference and reduced exhibition rates at its MarketPlace tradeshow, held in conjunction with the American Farrier’s Association.
| • | Discounts through the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Advantage Program. Participating companies include John Deere, UPS, Toshiba, Sherwin-Williams, Office Depot and Equine Travel Advantage. Call NTRA Advantage at (866) 678-4289 for details |
| • | Find the best health insurance plan at the lowest price through Health Plan
One, which offers medical plans from more
than 100 companies. Compare various plans at no cost, either online or with the help of a customer service representative. |
| • | Farrier Industry Report, a free quarterly membership e-newsletter about industry and association news that includes tips about how to improve your business |
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A forum to share ideas, information, opinions and concerns with professionals who have mutual interests |
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Invitation to FIA’s biennial business conference |
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Discounted exhibitor rates at FIA MarketPlace tradeshow, held in conjunction with the American Farrier’s Association annual convention |
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One discounted exhibitor’s badge to the MarketPlace |
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Services and professional development programs specific to the farrier industry |
| • | Membership listing on FIA’s Web site |
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Membership listing in the FIA Membership Directory |
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One company or product spotlight listing on FIA’s Web site |
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One free breakfast at FIA’s annual membership business meeting |
Farrier Industry Association Membership
FIA Bylaws
You’re welcome to browse our bylaws, which clearly reflect the mission of the FIA and guide our structure and activities. They address how directors are elected, how meetings of directors are conducted, and what officers the organization will have and their duties. We welcome your ideas and feedback as we continue to push forward as a goal-oriented organization that makes a difference in the farrier industry. Click here to download.
Become a Member
FIA members receive the Farrier Industry Report, a newsletter about industry and association news that includes tips about how to improve your business. Members also enjoy benefits such as discounts at FIA’s annual conference and reduced exhibition rates at its MarketPlace tradeshow, held in conjunction with the American Farrier’s Association. Join today.
Membership Directory
The Farrier Industry Association has over 200 members. These companies manufacture and sell virtually every product or supply you need to shoe a horse. In addition, they support continuing education for farriers through clinics that promote high standards of farriery, benefiting equines and the equine industry. Click here for a list of FIA members.
Farrier Industry Report
The FIA's official newsletter about industry and association news that includes tips about how to improve your business. Click here for the current issue of Farrier Industry Report and view past issues in our newsletter archive.
Calendar of Events
» Aug. 6 — Illinois. Join Anvil Brand Shoe Company for an exciting spring clinic featuring clinicians Bobby Menker and John Stedelin. The event, held the business location, 500 S. Spencer Street in Lexington, will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To pre-register, call (800) 365-8202 or e-mail sales@anvilbrand.com.
» August 9-27 — New Mexico. An introductory through intermediate blacksmithing class with Frank Turley will be held at Turley Forge in Santa Fe. Call (505) 471-8608 or visit www.turleyforge.com.
» September 24-25 — Illinois. The Land of Lincoln Horseshoers' Assn. will host an AFA certification clinic in Salem. Jason Harmeson will be the examiner. For more information, contact John Stedlin at (618) 267-0059.
Have an event you want to promote? Send us the details at calendar@farrierindustry.org.
