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Table Of Contents

Foot Notes

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

By Jeff Cota posted on November 11, 2024 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education

Doug Butler will be the first to tell you he’s not a soothsayer. It’s quite possible you’ll find yourself on the receiving end of a stern look and a reprimand should you accuse him of such.
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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.
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50 Years of Farriery Progress

American Farriers Journal 1975-2025 Timeline

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education

A willingness to share ideas with fellow hoof-care professionals is a big accomplishments in the industry. Check out this American Farriers Journal Timeline from 1975-2025.
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50 Years of Farriery Progress

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Offering “outside the box” thinking has earned the International Hoof-Care Summit a solid reputation as the best footcare learning experience in the world

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 11, 2024 | Posted in Education

In the summer of 2003, American Farriers Journal (AFJ) announced a new outside-the-box” educational event and Trade Show, the International Hoof-Care Summit (IHCS), debuted in Cincinnati, Ohio, during the winter of 2004.
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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.
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50 Years of Farriery Progress

The Evolution of Horseshoes & Tools in 1 Farrier’s Career

Hoof-care professionals propel the industry forward with innovation

By Steve Kraus posted on November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education, Equipment, Shoeing

I nailed on my first set of horseshoes 60 years ago when I was 15 in 1964. It was on a kind gelding named Maverick at the summer horse camp that I attended.
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50 Years of Farriery Progress

Hoof-Care Memories

November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Hoof-Care Memories:
Walt Taylor
Simon Curtis
Bob Smith
Stuart Muir

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50 Years of American Farriers Journal

Reflections on Hoof-Care Milestones Over 5 Decades: Joanne Volkert

By Joanne Volkert posted on November 8, 2024 | Posted in Education

American Farriers Journal Brand Manager Joanne Volkert shares her thoughts on working with the hoof-care industry as part of AFJ's 50th anniversary.
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50 Years of Farriery Progress

Hoof Care’s Never-Ending Journey

Farriers never stop learning, inspiring this writer to at least try to keep up

By Pat Tearney posted on November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education

At some point during the first couple of weeks I spent as an editor at American Farriers Journal, I asked a farrier if he could give me a simple definition of hoof balance. Over the years, I came to appreciate the fact that he kept a straight face as he answered me.
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Farriery in the Future

Tomorrow is bright, but horseshoers must prepare for stormy weather

By Doug Butler posted on November 12, 2024 | Posted in Business Practices, Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education

Do you think about the future? Many of my students seem to have given it very little thought when they arrive. Shoeing has a great future!
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50 Years of Farriery Progress

50 Hoof-Care Influencers of the Last 50 Years

Meet the people who have had profound impacts on the horseshoeing world since the dawn of American Farriers Journal in 1975.

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education

Selected to celebrate the 50th anniversary of American Farriers Journal, these 50 influencers and innovators — chosen by AFJ readers and staff — represent a diverse group of individuals who have made profound impacts on and contributions to the horseshoeing industry.
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50 Years of Farriery Progress

Rising Shoeing Stars Turned Shoeing Stars

Check in with Diego Almeida, Gary Gullo Jr., Joe Nygren, and Sam Zalesky, to see where they are now

By Maclaren Krueger posted on November 12, 2024

“There’s a difference between shoeing horses and putting shoes on horses,” says 2014 Rising Shoeing Star Diego Almeida, CJF (TE, EE, FE), AWCF.
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Award-Winning Hoof-Care Content

November 12, 2024

American Farriers Journal consistently delivers high-quality hoof-care content as evidenced by the sampling of award-winning content listed here.
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50 Years of Farriery Progress

From the Audience

November 12, 2024

Comments from American Farriers Journal readers.

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Research Journal: December 2024

The information, ideas, and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.

By Albert Kane posted on November 12, 2024 | Posted in Education, Shoeing

Hoof Shape in Nigeria
Shod v. Barefoot Changes in Hoof Shape over Time
CT Measurements of Hoof Wall Thickness
Shoeing Intervals Explored

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Featured Articles

Featured Articles

Foot Notes

Butler’s Insights Hold Strong

By Jeff Cota posted on November 11, 2024 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education

Doug Butler will be the first to tell you he’s not a soothsayer. It’s quite possible you’ll find yourself on the receiving end of a stern look and a reprimand should you accuse him of such.
Read More

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.
Read More

50 Years of Farriery Progress

Celebrating 2 Decades of Extraordinary Hoof-Care Learning

Offering “outside the box” thinking has earned the International Hoof-Care Summit a solid reputation as the best footcare learning experience in the world

By Frank Lessiter posted on November 11, 2024 | Posted in Education

In the summer of 2003, American Farriers Journal (AFJ) announced a new outside-the-box” educational event and Trade Show, the International Hoof-Care Summit (IHCS), debuted in Cincinnati, Ohio, during the winter of 2004.
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Digital Edition

Digital Edition

For Digital Subscribers: Login To Your Digital Flipbook Of The December 2024 Issue

November 8, 2024

Now view magazine-like digital flipbooks on your desktop and tablet. Starting in 2015 issues, included for FREE with your Digital or Premium subscription, view the magazine on your laptop, tablet, and mobile device.
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Online Extras
Online Extras
Online Extras: December 2024

November 12, 2024

Web-exclusive content for this issue includes:
Lessons Learned from Shoeing for a Living
American Farriers Journal History Video Series
Farrier Gross Income Drops for the First Time in 8 Years
2014 Wow Moments
Gain more insight about Red Renchin’s shoe-shaping machine
Lee Liles’ Tool Collection
Shoeing in 2025
First Stars Offer Advice
American Farriers Journal Multimedia
American Farrier's Journal’s Best of the Web

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