The World Games 2010 Foundation announced that the American Farrier’s Association has been named the Official Certified Farriers of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

As the official certified farriers, the American Farrier’s Association will provide a farriery on the venue grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park from September 11-October 10, 2010. Two farriers will be on site per day for the two weeks prior to the Games, and up to six farriers will be on site daily during the 16 days of competition, depending on the event schedule. Athletes will be charged on an individual basis for farrier services according to their needs.

“We are so pleased to have this partnership with the American Farrier’s Association,” said Competition Director Kate Jackson. “We know that the equine athletes competing in these world championships will be in professional and skilled hands.”

“Naming the American Farrier’s Association as the Official Certified Farriers of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games constitutes a true honor for our organization. While this event showcases competition, it’s genuinely built upon cooperation, and our association is pleased to be a part of this international effort that will bring us together in Lexington,” said Andrew Elsbree, CJF, President, American Farrier’s Association. “We look forward to 2010 and the opportunity for our AFA Certified Farriers to offer participants the finest in hoofcare services.”

Headquartered in the Kentucky Horse Park's National Horse Center, the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) focuses on improving equine welfare through excellence in the practice of hoofcare and farriery. As North America's premiere farrier organization, the AFA centers upon five basic tenets: certification, education, communication, research and innovation. Working through the AFA’s education and certification programs, AFA farriers provide exceptional, professional services for horses and the people who use and enjoy them.

“Many of the horses competing in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be there, in part, due to the ongoing, exceptional work of AFA Certified Farriers,” said Elsbree. “We are honored to have the opportunity to continue providing excellent care throughout the Games.”