Farrier, Hallandale Beach, FL

Member Profile
Category: Farrier

Ray Amato APF (Member # H-04)
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Phone: 516-983-2507


Year Started as a Farrier/Veterinarian:
1960

Disciplines/Breeds:
Racing - Thoroughbred

Education / Experience:


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More Information:
3/25/2013:
Ray Amato Sr APF - AAPF/CAPF Honorary Life Member

Today at Fasig-Tipton's Florida Sale in Boynton Beach, Florida, the American and Canadian Associations of Professional Farriers (AAPF/CAPF) presented an honorary life membership to Mr. Ray Amato Sr of Westbury, New York and Hallandale Beach, Florida. Mr. Amato, following in the footsteps of his father, began his farrier carrier in 1949. Through the years his work ethic has been noticed and recognized by some of the great Thoroughbred trainers including Hirsch Jacobs, Frank (Pancho) Martin, Robert (Bobby) Frankel, Flint (Scotty) Schulhofer, and in recent years, Todd Pletcher. Mr. Amato's son, Ray Amato Jr., is now following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.

Notable horses he has shod over the course of his career have included Seattle Slew, Lemon Drop Kid, Harlan's Holiday and the 2010 Kentucky Derby winner - Super Saver.

AAPF/CAPF members in attendance at the presentation included AAPF/CAPF director Steve Prescott APF CJF, fellow honorary life members Red Renchin APF CF and Larry Rumsby APF CJF, Louise Mongeau, James Gilchrist APF, Curtis Burns APF and AAPF/CAPF executive director Bryan Quinsey.

"Presenting this life membership, on behalf of the AAPF/CAPF Board of Directors, to Mr. Amato - a farrier who has devoted his entire life to the betterment of the horse and the horse industry - was one of the greatest honors of my farrier career. Ray's commitment and dedication to the Thoroughbred industry was clearly demonstrated by his humbleness in receiving such an award as well as the outpouring of support he received from the numerous Thoroughbred owners, trainers, veterinarians, farriers and friends who attended today's presentation," said Steve Prescott APF CJF.

The primary mission of the AAPF/CAPF is to promote the integrity of the farrier industry by strengthening the knowledge and skills of its members through continuing education and support at the state/provincial, national and international levels while improving overall equine health through collaboration with other industry professionals. Additional information about the association can be found at our website - www.ProfessionalFarriers.com.