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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 & 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.

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.

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American Farriers Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1, March 1975

By Henry Heymering posted on January 20, 2022 | Posted in Education

Henry Heymering published the first issue of American Farriers Journal in March 1975 in Arcadia, Fla.

45th Anniversary

March 1975: What's This?

September 22, 2020

In 2020, American Farriers Journal celebrates 45 years of serving the horseshoeing industry with 45 memorable articles from the magazine's history.

Simple but Effective Ways to Shear Bar Stock

Bruce Daniels’ techniques continue to hold up more than 40 years later

By Jeff Cota posted on July 3, 2020 | Posted in Equipment, Forging

Communication between farriers was few and far between when Henry Heymering published the first issue of American Farriers Journal in 1975. Many shoers of that era recall counterparts packing up their tools when they arrived at a barn out of fear that their techniques might close the expertise gap. As a result, experience and ingenuity were largely relied upon to improve everyday work and efficiency.

Maryland Farrier Remains Successful by Adapting His Practice

First Shoeing for a Living subject details keys for longevity in the face of uncertainty

March 7, 2020 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Equipment

When Frank Lessiter wrote the first “Shoeing for a Living” in 1992, American Farriers Journal launched what became its most popular feature series. Over the 28 years since its debut, the focus of each of the articles clearly mirrors Hall of Fame farrier Henry Heymering’s goals when he published the first 8-page issue of the magazine 45 years ago — bringing farriers together and eliminating isolationism.

Farrier Tips

Identifying a Subsolar Abscess Isn’t Always Easy

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg posted on January 17, 2020 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

Although abscesses are common, sometimes identifying one requires a little bit of detective work on the part of the farrier.

Detecting and Treating Subsolar Abscesses

A conservative approach may provide relief without compromising overall hoof integrity

By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg posted on January 3, 2020 | Posted in Diseases, Lamenesses

Your client called. Her horse is three-legged lame, and she thinks it’s an abscess. What should you do? For many farriers, the answer is easy: evaluate the lameness, and if it’s an abscess, drain the infection and keep the hoof clean and dry afterward.

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American Farriers Journal 35th Anniversary

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In 2010, American Farriers Journal marked the 35 years since Florida farrier Henry Heymering turned out the very first issue of American Farriers Journal. He published the 8-page black and white issue in March of 1975. Now, we're looking back at what's happened in the footcare business over the past 35 years and the most important developments that have occurred since 1975. We looked at how the industry has evolved and where it may be going.

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Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

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Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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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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Kawell USA

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Items Tagged with 'Henry Heymering'

ARTICLES

Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

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

Frankly Speaking & Setting it Straight

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

American Farriers Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1, March 1975

March 1975: What's This?

Simple but Effective Ways to Shear Bar Stock

Maryland Farrier Remains Successful by Adapting His Practice

Identifying a Subsolar Abscess Isn’t Always Easy

Detecting and Treating Subsolar Abscesses

PRODUCTS

American Farriers Journal 35th Anniversary

Top Articles

Current Issue

American Farriers Journal

Plenty of Hoof-Care Growth in 50 Years

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

Current Issue

Special Report For Equine Veterinarians

Must Read Free Eguides

Videos

Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

Events

Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Life Data Labs Inc

Kawell USA

SmartPak