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Snow pads can help your clients keep riding safely all winter while dealing with snow, ice, frozen ground, mud and slush problems
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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
Soring Concerns Continue but Changes are Coming
Too many gaited horses are still being sored to gain a competitive edge in the show ring
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Why Rasps are the Most Important -- Yet Most Neglected -- Tool in your Shoeing Box
A dull or worn-out rasp means it’s done too much work and will likely start damaging the foot
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“So, How Many Footcare Clients Do You Have?”
This Canadian farrier came up with an accurate answer in less than 20 seconds
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It’s Not All One-Sided For Farriers Or For Horses
Research indicates handedness affects trimming and may be gender-influenced in horses
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Tool Care
Sharp, Sharp, Sharper!
Here’s an easy-to-follow hoof knife sharpening process to make trimming much more efficient
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Product Knowledge
Boost Your Efficiency with the Latest Footcare Product Information
Rely on this issue to learn what’s new with hundreds of products that can make your hoof-care work easier
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Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoing will Host Annual Clinic
Date: 10/18/25
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Kawell USA
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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.