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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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Does Grooving Benefit Quarter Cracks?

Hall Of Fame farrier Bob Pethick challenges its effects on heel displacement
By Jeff Cota posted on December 5, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
Is the practice of grooving beneficial when managing a quarter crack? Conventional wisdom seems to indicate that it does. However, Bed­minster, N.J., farrier Bob Pethick had doubts. So when a client, who happened to be a veterinarian, bought a Quarter Horse with a bleeding quarter crack and a displaced heel quarter on the front foot, the Hall Of Fame farrier was presented with an opportunity to experiment.
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How To Avoid Running Out Of Propane

By Jeff Cota posted on December 2, 2016 | Posted in Equipment
There are few farriers who haven’t been hit with the dreaded feeling that comes with forgetting to fill a propane tank. Jimmy Petty made sure he didn’t experience it again when he had two 30-pound tanks connected.
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Don’t Let Quarter Cracks Slow Your Clients

Understand the pitfalls for better patching of performance horses
By Jeff Cota posted on November 7, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing, Trimming
Understanding how quarter cracks occur is critical to managing the injury, not to mention keeping the horse going. Wellington, Fla., farrier Curtis Burns classifies quarter cracks into three categories — concussion, rotational and blunt trauma.
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Getting A Handle On Hammers

Selecting, maintaining and using one of the most important tools in your box
By Jeff Cota posted on November 7, 2016 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Forging
What do a hammer handle and a wooden spoke from an Amish buggy have in common? For Hall Of Fame farrier Roy Bloom, both represent quality and durability.
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Avoid Undesirable Clients By Asking These 6 Questions

Red Velvet Rope Policy guards Wisconsin farrier’s hoof-care practice from troublesome horse owners
By Jeff Cota posted on November 7, 2016 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients
Surviving the rigors of the farrier industry often relies on whether you can build a clientele that helps to make ends meet. On the other hand, the survival of your sanity often depends upon the quality of your clientele, rather than the quantity.
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