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American Farriers Journal Wins 2 ASBPE Awards

Supply Shop of the Year coverage wins Gold and Business Practices Survey wins Bronze Regional Azbee Awards

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on April 15, 2025 | Posted in Business Practices

American Farriers Journal is among four Lessiter Media publications to win regional awards in the American Society of Business Publication Editors’ 2025 Azbee Awards of Excellence.

[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 1

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 10, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

In part 1 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care.

[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 2

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier explains how Renchin handled client relations, managed his multifarrier practice covering three states and why he valued continuing education.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 9, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

In part 2 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier explains how Renchin handled client relations, managed his multifarrier practice covering three states and why he valued continuing education.

[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 3

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier discusses Renchin’s shoe-bending machine, shoe patterns and the importance of efficiency in everyday work.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 8, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

In part 3 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care. Ellis discusses Renchin’s shoe-bending machine, shoe patterns and the importance of efficiency in everyday work.

[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 4

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier shares insights into Renchin’s business practices, how he managed conflicting hoof-care ideologies and Burney Chapman’s reintroduction of the heart-bar shoe.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 7, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

In part 4 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care.

[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 5

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier recalls Renchin’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 6, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

In part 5 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care.

[Podcast] Remembering Red Renchin: Part 6

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier discusses the importance of advocating for yourself with clients, then turns the tables on Jeff Cota, editor of American Farriers Journal, by taking over the interview.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 5, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Education

In part 6 of our Remembering Red Renchin series, brought to you by Life Data Labs, we're joined by Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Red Renchin and went on to enjoy a 38-year career in hoof care.

How to Meet a Horse’s Winter Dietary Needs

Equine nutritionists explain how farriers can help their clients prevent & identify problems

By Sarah Welk Baynum posted on September 5, 2024 | Posted in Nutrition

A horse’s nutrition needs can change significantly as the seasons come and go. This is due to higher temperatures, as well as the type of nutrition a horse is getting — and needs — during the summer vs. the winter months.