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Frank Lessiter
Frank Lessiter has spent more than 50 years in the agricultural and equine publishing business. The sixth generation member to live on the family’s Centennial farm in Michigan, he is the Editor/Publisher of American Farriers Journal.
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Rising Shoeing Star
Three Farriers Recognized As Future Footcare Leaders
A trio of horseshoers who have developed excellent footcare businesses 3 years after graduating from horseshoeing school were honored at the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit
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International Equine Veterinarian Hall Of Fame
Five Honored For Lifetime Contributions To Hoof Care
Honoring a dedication to their craft and a life-long achievement of high- quality work, the 2013 Hall Of Fame classes features five talented individuals
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From The Desk Of AFJ
Nails, Nails And More Nails
The horseshoe nail wars were heating up at this winter's Summit
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Manipulating Foot Function
While the impact of shoeing on foot function is well documented, the biomechanics aren’t as easily understood
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From The Desk Of AFJ
Make A New Year's Resolution To Communicate Better With Clients
Effective communications takes on even more importance when dealing with footcare emergencies
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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School
Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.
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