J.A.F.F.F.S

Scholarship winners are selected based upon dedication, interest, and experience in the field, financial need, social and academic background, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement of aspirations and goals pertaining to becoming a Master Farrier. Applicants for the scholarship must be either in the process of applying, enrolled, or recently graduated from an American Farrier school. Before the distribution of funds, verification of enrollment or recent graduation (within 3 years) is required. Please see Scholarship Applicant page for more information. Of course, this scholarship and foundation would not be possible without the generous support of our donors. Over 65% of funds raised annually goes towards scholarship awards. For more donor information, please visit our donor and fundraising page.

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Jamison

On May 1, 2008, a young man with aspirations of becoming a “Legendary Farrier” passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident. His name was Jamison Michael Albright.

He developed his love for horses as a young child, but it was in his teenage years when he discovered that a life working with horses was his calling. He spent every day before and after school tending to horses at the local equestrian stable. His nights away from home were usually spent sleeping with the horses there. He was willing to do anything asked of him, from helping prepare and groom the horses for equestrian show events to cleaning stalls, most of the time with little or no pay.

After high school, Jamison debated attending veterinarian school or entering into other professions where he could work with horses. Knowing how much he disliked sitting in classrooms and libraries, he decided to pursue a trade where he could spend his time outdoors and perfect his handy skills with horses. He attended the Oklahoma Horseshoeing School in Purcell to train as a Master Farrier. The work was hard and the hours were long, but not once did he complain. When he returned home to Florida, he spent his time again at the equestrian stables, this time along side a Farrier as his apprentice, further practicing and perfecting the trade. Even as a new Farrier, Jamie was able to gain the trust and respect of some of the most disobedient horses in the barn by showing them the same level of respect and attention. Some of the most experienced Farriers would gaze in amazement at his natural abilities to handle and care for these massive animals. Jamie never stopped dreaming and toward this end worked tirelessly to build up his equity to buy the tools and acquire the clientele needed to be a successful Master Farrier. Unfortunately, Jamison will never have the opportunity to become the “Legendary Farrier” he once dreamed.

To honor his memory, love of the equine industry, and passion to become a legendary Farrier, we have established this foundation to help others fulfill their dreams of becoming a Master Farrier. Through this foundation and scholarship program, we will ensure that Jamison’s hard work will not be forgotten and his memory will live on to honor the industry he so dearly loved.