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Frank Lessiter
Frank Lessiter founded Lessiter Media in 1981 and has spent more than 50 years in the agricultural and equine publishing business. He still oversees all of the company's publications as Chairman and Editorial Director, with an Emphasis on American Farriers Journal and No-Till Farmer magazines.
Contact: lessitef@lesspub.com
Contact: lessitef@lesspub.com
ARTICLES
50 Years of Farriery Progress
Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning
Offering “outside the box” thinking has earned the International Hoof-Care Summit a solid reputation as the best footcare learning experience in the world
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Farrier Comments on Hoof-Care Scenarios
Among the 144 full-time farriers who participated in our 2023 pricing survey, a number added comments regarding the various footcare situations
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2023 AFJ Pricing survey
What Would You Charge?
Here’s how 144 full-time farriers priced their work for 20 hoof-care scenarios
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Kentucky Horse Owners Spend $39 Million Annually On Farrier Work
Regardless of where you live, you’ll find some interesting data and trends in this article that zeroes in on the Bluegrass state’s equine industry
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When Service is Just as Critical as Quality Farrier Work
With nearly 170 years of combined hoof-care experience, three veteran farriers share their client and business management wisdom based on years of working with high-level sport horses
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American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years
Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning
Butler’s Insights Hold Strong
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Special Report For Equine Veterinarians
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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The Shoein' Shop 25th Annual Open House & Clinic
Date: 01/11/25
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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.
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.