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A Farrier's Well Kept Promise... 5 Years Later

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 19, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices

A week ago, Mike Lessiter took his Mother and me to see the newly-released “Reagan” movie … the story of how former President Ronald Reagan had the goal of wiping out communism around the world.

2024 Olympic Silver Medalist Laura Kraut & Looking Back at the 1992 U.S. Equestrian Trials

By Frank Lessiter posted on August 8, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

After equestrian Laura Kraut made history as the oldest U.S. Olympic medalist in 72 years, editor Frank Lessiter recalls first meeting Kraut at the 1992 U.S. Olympic trials, Hall of Fame farrier Seamus Brady and the importance of charging clients what you're worth.

Frankly Speaking & Setting it Straight

By Frank Lessiter posted on June 4, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

For an industry as great as farriery is, there’s a small but loud segment of the trade that encourages reckless rumor mill gossip and the “running down of their fellow farriers and vets.” Our industry is better than that, and frankly, you deserve better than that, too.

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Will the PAST Act Remain a “Sad Little Scrap of Paper?”

By Jeff Cota posted on April 17, 2024 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds

The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act is beginning to resemble “that sad little scrap of paper.”

American Farriers Journal’s Best of 2023

By Connor Campbell posted on December 15, 2023 | Posted in Education

It was a busy year at American Farriers Journal, as we highlighted industry updates, sound business advice, valuable hoof-care insights, as well as the global future of the equine industry. As we enter the new year, we wanted to share the most popular content from 2023.

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Take Charge of Farrier Safety

By Jeff Cota posted on November 13, 2023 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

Fewer people entering the farrier industry have experience handling horses. Couple that with the lack of experience that so many horse owners have, and the chances of catastrophic wrecks occurring soar. It doesn’t have to, though.

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Good Times or Bad Times, Business Education You Can Count On

By Jeremy McGovern posted on April 3, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

For the farrier industry, the surge in equine activity was a business blessing to come out of COVID. While other business segments were negatively affected, the farrier industry largely has experienced a positive impact.

A Passing Reminds to Thank Those Who Helped You Along the Way

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 4, 2022 | Posted in Business Practices

There have been significant changes to farriery over the past half-century. Advancements in products and technology have improved the farrier’s ability to work with horses and earn greater income. Among these innovations, freely sharing footcare knowledge ranks at the top.

Frankly Speaking: Farrier Tools Tell Stories

By Jeremy McGovern posted on March 5, 2021

Adam Fahr's article on tuning a punch in the March issue of American Farriers Journal is a reminder of how tough farriers are on their tools, as well as the need for maintaining them. A well-crafted and maintained tool repays your investment many times over.

Frankly Speaking: Dangers Facing Police Horse Farriers

By Jeremy McGovern posted on September 12, 2020 | Posted in Safety & Healthcare

By the nature of the business, farriery is a dangerous job in which your fate can change without warning. Even the most skillful horseperson is one horse away from loss of career or worse. Beyond the horse, factor in the equipment carried on a shoeing rig and used on a daily basis.

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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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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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Items Tagged with 'Frankly Speaking'

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A Farrier's Well Kept Promise... 5 Years Later

2024 Olympic Silver Medalist Laura Kraut & Looking Back at the 1992 U.S. Equestrian Trials

Frankly Speaking & Setting it Straight

Will the PAST Act Remain a “Sad Little Scrap of Paper?”

American Farriers Journal’s Best of 2023

Take Charge of Farrier Safety

Good Times or Bad Times, Business Education You Can Count On

A Passing Reminds to Thank Those Who Helped You Along the Way

Frankly Speaking: Farrier Tools Tell Stories

Frankly Speaking: Dangers Facing Police Horse Farriers

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