Articles Tagged with ''Frank Lessiter''

Frankly Speaking

The Anatomy of One Company’s Vendetta vs. the International Hoof-Care Summit

Frank Lessiter shares the peace-talk efforts & the ‘rest of the story’ about the ill-willed attempts to cause faction in the farriery trade

By Frank Lessiter posted on April 29, 2025 | Posted in Education

In its 44 years of existence, our family-owned Lessiter Media company has always tried to take the high road when dealing with unpleasant, ugly or unfair matters. But when a situation goes too far, we aren’t afraid to defend ourselves, nor set the record straight.

Foot Notes

Good Ideas Become Reality When Combining Ideas & Goals

By Dave Farley CF, APF-I posted on April 17, 2025 | Posted in Education

On one of our late evening telephone calls, when a few of us friends were kicking around the idea of the American Association of Professional Farriers, I asked Henry Heymering about his thoughts concerning another association. I was fascinated with his answer.

Foot Notes

What If American Farriers Journal Didn't Exist?

By Jeff Cota posted on April 16, 2025 | Posted in Education

After a day of shoeing, Henry Heymering huddled at his kitchen table in early 1975 putting together the first issue of American Farriers Journal.

Lessiter Media Announces Leadership Team Appointments

April 8, 2025

Lessiter Media Inc., owned and operated by Frank and Mike Lessiter, has announced two Leadership Team appointments that coincide with the long-planned-for retirement of Vice President Michael Storts.

Lessiter Media Co-Founder Pam Lessiter Passes

She co-founded ‘a different kind of ag publishing company’ in 1981 with husband, Frank

March 11, 2025

Pam Lessiter, co-founder of Lessiter Media Inc., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving husband, Frank, and all 4 of her children in a room packed with in-laws and grandchildren on March 8, 2025 after an unwavering 7-year battle with lung disease.

Not Shaving for 15 Years Leads to ‘Farrier Beard of the Year’ Title

By Frank Lessiter posted on January 3, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices

With a 15-inch-long beard that’s been growing for 15 years, New Jersey farrier Frank Bevacqua has been selected as the American Farriers Journal “2024 Farrier Beard of the Year” winner.

50 Years of Farriery Progress

Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 13, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

A willingness to share ideas with fellow hoof-care professionals is among the industry’s biggest accomplishments over the past 5 decades.

Award-Winning Hoof-Care Content

November 12, 2024

American Farriers Journal consistently delivers high-quality hoof-care content as evidenced by the sampling of award-winning content listed here.

50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Pat Tearney

By Pat Tearney posted on November 8, 2024 | Posted in Education

At some point during the first couple of weeks I spent as an editor at American Farriers Journal, I asked a farrier if he could give me a simple definition of hoof balance. Over the years, I came to appreciate the fact that he kept a straight face as he answered me.

50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Cody Ovnicek

By Cody Ovnicek posted on October 31, 2024 | Posted in Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Shoeing, Therapeutic Shoeing

Cody Ovnicek, senior vice president of Equine Digit Support System in Penrose, Colo., shares his thoughts on the hoof-care milestones over the past half-century American Farriers Journal celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Videos

<em>American Farriers Journal</em> Unifies the Industry

International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Steve Kraus explains the impact of American Farriers Journal on the trade. AFJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025.

Events

Hyperinsulinemia, Laminitis, and PPID: Diagnosis and Management – Part 1

Date: 05/08/25

Location: CO

Join Dr. David Rendle to learn about the link between obesity, insulin and laminitis, and discuss the diagnosis and management of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).

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