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Jeff Cota

Jeff Cota

Maine native Jeff Cota joined Lessiter Media in January of 2014 and serves as the current editor of American Farriers Journal. Jeff enjoys photography, baseball, and the “opportunity to meet and learn from some great people in a fascinating trade.”

Contact: jcota@lessitermedia.com
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Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill into Law

Legislation earmarks $110 billion on roads and bridges, establishes road-use tax pilot program
By Jeff Cota posted on November 16, 2021 | Posted in Business Practices
Driving tens of thousands of miles a year to shoe horses, the American farrier depends on the nation’s public roadways. Over the next 5 years, farriers can expect to see more construction zones pop up on heavily traveled roads and bridges.
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Federal Legislation Could Force Tough Hiring Decisions for Multi-Farrier Practices

What you need to know before converting independent contractors to employees
By Jeff Cota posted on October 29, 2021

Demand for equine hoof-care services across the United States are at its highest levels in recent memory, stretching farriers thin. Yet, proposed changes to federal labor law could force multi-farrier practices into tough decisions that could make it increasingly difficult to service clients.


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Farrier Tips

What You Can Do to Prevent White Line Disease

By Jeff Cota posted on September 17, 2021 | Posted in Clients, Diseases
It’s always best to prevent an infection rather than fight one. Simply put, the alternative often results in a fight that’s difficult to contain. While hoof-care clients can spearhead prevention by providing a clean and dry living environment for their horses, farriers are likely the first line of defense.
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Hoof Care on Parade

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.

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