In Memory of  Reggie Kester.....

On December 30, 2008 the AFA lost an original member and the farrier community a beloved teacher Reggie Kester AFA #640

Reggie built the Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School in 1975.He owned and operated the school until his death. Reggie was a charter member of the Oklahoma Farrier's Association, lifelong member of the AFA, founder and past president of the American Farrier's Education Council. He has been inducted into the BWFA Hall of Fame. He has been the recipient of the outstanding Administrative Award from the AFA.
We have lost a great educator and a better example of what professional Farriers should be.
Memorials may be made to the Tipton Children's Home P.O. Box 370 Tipton, OK 73570.

If you would like to write to Marcella, Regan or Kathy, the address is
OSHS
4802 Dogwood Rd
Ardmore, OK 73401

In Memory of Eddie Watson ....

Eddie Watson taught me to make the style heart bar shoe, I use and still use today.  That was 20+ years ago at the AFA Convention in New Mexico.  We have indeed lost one of the great "re-inventors" of this industry and trade.  Many like me owe in no small way, the success and knowledge of the making and fitting of shoes and horseshoeing in general to Eddie.  He was a man that either personally, privately or professionally we should strive to be like.  In fact, a fine southern gentleman and a great horseshoer.  Danny Ward, CJF (another great horseshoer in his own right), long time member of the AFA, referred to Eddie as "The Doctor"  Enough said.  He will be missed.

     David Hesseltine CJF

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