Amy Johnson joined Lessiter Media in July of 2006 and currently serves as the Media Sales Representative. She previously served as an assistant editor and production manager for American Farriers Journal. A native of Wisconsin, she has written for numerous newspapers and magazines.

Spotlight on Hoof Care

Age is Not a Factor in Farriers’ Quest for Learning and Certification

Texas farriers Pat Ennis and Donnie Walker become two of the oldest to reach Certified Journeyman Farrier status

By Amy Johnson posted on May 1, 2013 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

Albert Einstein once said, "If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects."

Eight Tips For Trade Show Success

How to get the most out of your IHCS Trade Show experience.

By Amy Johnson posted on January 1, 2012 | Posted in Business Practices

The International Hoof-Care Summit Trade Show is an attendee favorite year after year, offering you the chance to see first-hand the latest footcare products. However, the 9 hours of trade show time can be overwhelming if you don’t have a game plan.

Local Association Spotlight

Farriers Join Together to Help One of Their Own

AFA and Southern Farriers Association members help make The Super Clinic for Sandy McBeath a success

By Amy Johnson posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

When Dick Fanguy first met fellow farrier Sandy McBeath, he knew he'd found a lifetime friend. "Sandy was the first guy I met when I joined the Southern Farriers Association in the late 70s," says Fanguy, of St. Gabriel, La. "And we've been friends ever since."

Videos

Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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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.

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Age is Not a Factor in Farriers’ Quest for Learning and Certification

Eight Tips For Trade Show Success

Farriers Join Together to Help One of Their Own

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