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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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Vet's Corner
Farrier, Vet Teamwork Critical with Foot Surgeries
Most of these cases require both the veterinarian and farrier to achieve optimal results
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Farrier Business Still Looking Good
Data gleaned from the latest American Farriers Journal survey indicates the hoof-care business is holding its own and doing better than other areas of the equine industry
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What it Takes to Make Farriers Happy
Besides being able to earn a good living, there are many well-deserved rewards for being able to keep horses sound
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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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