# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AFA Certification
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Examiners:
Eric Gilleland, CJF, TE, FE
Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF

When:	Friday, September 25-26, 2026
We've decided to scrap our clinic portion on Friday Morning, and start the certification @ 2:00pm.

Certification Registration, prior to Written tests and shoe displays starting @ 2:00 PM 
Shoe Display Live Mods/Trademen ¾ fullered/Journeyman Bar Shoe portions to follow.

Saturday, 26th - Practical Shoeing portion, order to be determined Friday afternoon.

For those needing the practical shoeing portion, it is your responsibility to have a handler for your horse, so plan ahead and being a friend!!

Where:	
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF Lab Farm 1)
1475 S Wasson Ln
River Falls, Wisconsin  54022
United States

Presenter:	Minnesota Farriers Association

Contact:	Mark Thorkildson, CJF, AWCF
m_thorkildson@yahoo.com
612-387-8685

Online registration is available until: 9/25/2026

All Levels/Areas Offered

Registration for this Certification is available only through the AFA website!

The AFA Fee will be paid at the time of registration.  The Host Fee is $150 and will be paid upon arrival at the Certification.

You MUST register through the AFA, found here:
https://americanfarriers.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2074683&group=

BRING YOUR PARTIAL COMPLETION FORM, IF YOU'VE PASSED ANY PORTION PREVIOUSLY.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/river-falls/afa-certification/200030649346531
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: River Falls
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UWRF Lab Farm 1
- **lat**: 44.841742765068
- **long**: -92.611399224523
- **full address**: UWRF Lab Farm 1, 1475 S Wasson Ln,River Falls, Wisconsin, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: AFA Certification
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AFA Certification being held?
  - **A:** AFA Certification takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at UWRF Lab Farm 1, 1475 S Wasson Ln,River Falls, Wisconsin, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AFA Certification?
  - **A:** AFA Certification is organized by Minnesota Farriers Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AFA Certification is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in River Falls, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AFA Certification sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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