Frank Lessiter

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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Super Learning Experience

The Calgary Mail-In Forging Exercise is an outstanding learning experience and will also earn you some valuable footcare supplies
Now in its eighth year, the Mail-In Forging Exercise provides farriers from around the world with a chance to improve their forging skills, earn valuable farrier products and join the community of those participating in the World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition — without ever leaving home.
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Danny Ward
Tool Management

Tool Time!

Taking proper care of your shoeing tools will make your work easier, help you earn a good living and make it easier to pay the bills

Danny Ward has always believed a person with a good work ethic can do almost anything with about any tool.


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Toe Grab
Product News

Front Toe Grab Ban Coming

California racing officials appear ready to enforce a ban against taller toe grabs

The ongoing controversy over allowing traction devices on racetracks heated up recently as members of the California Horse Racing Board voted to start enforcing an earlier height restriction for front toe grabs.


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Briefings

A study by University of Georgia researchers is evaluating the possibility that critical steps leading to acute laminitis may be initiated by white blood cells that move from the circulation system into soft tissues found in the hoof laminae.


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Bill Moyer

Do Composites Right!

Problems in making hoof wall defect repairs with composites are often caused by user error

When it comes to problems with composite hoof repair materials, Bill Moyer is convinced the major cause is inadequate preparation.


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Super, Super Prizes!

We’ve added a pair of exciting educational tools that will enable two attendees at this year’s fourth annual International Hoof-Care Summit to greatly expand their footcare knowledge.
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