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How The Terrible Terrorism Attacks Impacted Your Fellow Horseshoers

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 1, 2001

Farriers, like everyone else in the United States, have been affected by the terrorists attacks of Sept. 11, but probably few to the extent of Steve Hardy and Allen Carpenter.

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Will Participating In Shoeing Competitions Improve Your Skills?

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Education

There will be readers who agree and disagree with the page 57 to 63 article that analyzes why participants in the World Blacksmiths’ Championship at Calgary are convinced that competing has made them much better shoers.

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Do You Control Your Own Shoeing Business? Or Does It Control You?

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2001 | Posted in Business Practices

A few weeks ago, the owner of a horse breeding facility shared some insights about their former farrier.

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Why You Need To Be Concerned About Foot-And-Mouth Disease

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2001 | Posted in Diseases

If you're under the impression that there’s no need to worry about foot-and-mouth disease affecting your shoeing business, you’re wrong.

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Who Selects The Farrier, Vet "Hall Of Fame" Winners Anyway?

By Frank Lessiter posted on March 1, 2001 | Posted in Education

In Decemeber of 1993, the American Farriers Journal staff started the “International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame” to recognize outstanding members of your profession.

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Communicate to Avoid Offering Unrealistic Laminitis Expectations

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 1, 2001 | Posted in Diseases

When it comes to treating laminitis cases, Bill Moyer says most of the proposed therapeutic regimens have value, but no procedure or therapy is clearly superior to any other.

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The Family Court Judge Said "You Do What For A Living?"

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 1, 2000

A few weeks ago, a member of our staff received a telephone call from a farrier desperate for information. He needed help in explaining the horseshoeing business to a family court judge that didn’t have a very good impression of your business.

Frankly Speaking: The Best And Worst Ideas For Expanding Your Shoeing Business

By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2000 | Posted in Business Practices

Ever wonder what ideas other farriers are using to effectively grow their shoeing businesses?

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January 1, 1999 | Posted in Education

During the December farrier liaison committee meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in Baltimore, Md., the joint role that farriers and veterinarians play in foot care was a major topic.

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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Articles Tagged with ''Frankly Speaking''

How The Terrible Terrorism Attacks Impacted Your Fellow Horseshoers

Will Participating In Shoeing Competitions Improve Your Skills?

Do You Control Your Own Shoeing Business? Or Does It Control You?

Why You Need To Be Concerned About Foot-And-Mouth Disease

Who Selects The Farrier, Vet "Hall Of Fame" Winners Anyway?

Communicate to Avoid Offering Unrealistic Laminitis Expectations

The Family Court Judge Said "You Do What For A Living?"

Frankly Speaking: The Best And Worst Ideas For Expanding Your Shoeing Business

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Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Life Data Labs Inc

Kawell USA

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