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50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Lessiter Media’s President, Mike Lessiter

By Mike Lessiter posted on October 21, 2024 | Posted in Education

Last week, American Farriers Journal (AFJ) Editor Jeff Cota and I were recapping the great memories flowing in on the history of AFJ. After asking me of my observations, Jeff invited me to contribute an “essay” of my own. I was glad to oblige.

October 2024

Exhibitor & Supplier Summit Countdown — October

October 19, 2024 | Posted in Education

Check out the latest Summit news and updates.

October 2024

International Hoof-Care Summit 2025 Countdown: October

October 19, 2024

Check out the latest Summit news and updates.

Rising Shoeing Stars

3 Qualities in Successful New Farriers

Minnesota shoer recommends being “gritty, prompt & willing to learn”

By Audrey Lee posted on October 17, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices

“Be gritty, be prompt, be willing to learn,” are the three characteristics that Julia Lundeen says every new farrier needs to succeed in the industry.

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International Hoof-Care Summit

How to Use Nutrition to Build a Better Foot, Presented by Triple Crown

October 4, 2024 | Posted in Education, Nutrition, Safety & Healthcare

Dr. Clair Thunes of Clarity Equine Nutrition explores how they contribute to building better feet, as well as questions you can ask your clients to determine if they need to make changes to their horse’s diets.

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International Hoof-Care Summit

Special Book Signings with Simon Curtis on 1/22/25 and 1/23/25

October 3, 2024 | Posted in Education

Visit the American Farriers Journal Trade Show booth at 11 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday where British farrier Simon Curtis will hold 2 exclusive book-signing sessions.

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Special Equine Limb Dissection Wet Lab

October 2, 2024 | Posted in Anatomy, Education

International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Mitch Taylor of the Kentucky Horseshoeing School presents a special, extended equine limb dissection featuring an interactive discussion of vital structures that improves your understanding of quality hoof care.

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Dos & Dont's as Farriers Begin Their Careers

October 1, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

U.S. Eventing Team farrier Beck Ratte explores best practices for apprentices and young professionals that will set you up for success.

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International Hoof-Care Summit

Keeping Elite Athletes in the Show Ring (Panel Member)

October 1, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Expert farriers discuss their careers, how the industry has evolved, lessons they’ve learned from working with these horses and clients, and the memorable moments and farriers from yesteryear through today

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International Hoof-Care Summit

Balancing the Burden: Effective Strategies for Proper Load Distribution

September 30, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Load distribution is critical for the overall health, performance and longevity of a horse. Gary Gullo Jr. of Wellington, Fla., explores the positive and negative effects of load distribution in the equine hoof, highlighting the differences between proper and improper loading.

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Hoof Care on Parade

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.

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Kawell USA

Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.

SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.

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