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Foot Notes

What If American Farriers Journal Didn't Exist?

By Jeff Cota posted on April 17, 2025 | Posted in Education

After a day of shoeing, Henry Heymering huddled at his kitchen table in early 1975 putting together the first issue of American Farriers Journal.

Lessiter Media Announces Leadership Team Appointments

April 8, 2025

Lessiter Media Inc., owned and operated by Frank and Mike Lessiter, has announced two Leadership Team appointments that coincide with the long-planned-for retirement of Vice President Michael Storts.

Lessiter Media Co-Founder Pam Lessiter Passes

She co-founded ‘a different kind of ag publishing company’ in 1981 with husband, Frank

March 11, 2025

Pam Lessiter, co-founder of Lessiter Media Inc., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving husband, Frank, and all 4 of her children in a room packed with in-laws and grandchildren on March 8, 2025 after an unwavering 7-year battle with lung disease.

In Farriery & Life: 5 Causes of Distortion

An early-morning devotional gathering at the International Hoof-Care Summit, is a testimony of how ‘iron truly sharpens iron.’

By Jason Critton AWCF, CJF (TE) posted on February 26, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices, Safety & Healthcare

From my perspective, our biggest job as farriers is to manage distortion. If we can manage distortion in a horse's foot, we can give them the best chance of success – for a long life and a competitive career.

Observations on ‘No Regrets’

Lessiter shares personal takeaways at the annual conference that pushes men to take stock of their lives – in business and in the home – and ‘to show up, step up & grow up.’

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 4, 2025

Lessiter shares personal takeaways at the annual conference that pushes men to take stock of their lives – in business and in the home – and ‘to show up, step up & grow up.’

50 Years of Farriery Progress

Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 13, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

A willingness to share ideas with fellow hoof-care professionals is among the industry’s biggest accomplishments over the past 5 decades.

50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Lessiter Media’s President, Mike Lessiter

By Mike Lessiter posted on October 21, 2024 | Posted in Education

Last week, American Farriers Journal (AFJ) Editor Jeff Cota and I were recapping the great memories flowing in on the history of AFJ. After asking me of my observations, Jeff invited me to contribute an “essay” of my own. I was glad to oblige.

Frankly Speaking

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.

Beatrice Lazarski Named 2024 Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholar

May 9, 2024

Beatrice Lazarski is a Junior from Wauwatosa, Wis., studying Life Sciences Communication, Spanish and Psychology with a certificate in History. "I am so appreciative of the opportunities this scholarship has given me," Lazarski says.

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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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

Defender Kentucky 3-Day Event

Date: 04/23/25

Location: Lexington, KY

The Defender Kentucky 3-Day event (CCI5*-L, CCI4*-S, CSI5*) will be held April 24-27, 2025.

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