Volume 7 |  Sept. 16, 2025  | 140 Days To Go

Hosted by American Farriers Journal

Summit Countdown

February 3-6, 2026 | Cincinnati Metro

A week ago, sad-eyed Lessiter Media staffers said our goodbyes to Amy Johnson at her funeral. She will certainly be missed by members of our crew and the many friends she made among the audiences we serve.

Amy Lyn Johnson
1970-2025

Serving as our American Farriers Journal's client services and International Hoof-Care Summit Trade Show manager, Amy passed away in late August after a courageous 3-year battle with lung and brain cancer. (She’d be quick to add she was always a non-smoker, by the way.)

A dedicated and valuable member of the Lessiter Media family, Amy earned the respect of hundreds of folks she worked closely with from around the world.

She had a charming smile, a surprising and edgy sense of humor and was always aware of the pains and struggles of others. Our prayers go out to husband, Michael, daughter, Emily, and two big brothers (Dale and John).

As family members described so well, Amy possessed a captivating blend of unique charm and playful quirkiness, with just the right touch of edge and sass. Simple things brought her great joy, most often shared with family and friends.

In the nearly two decades she spent as an important member of our Lessiter Media team, like all of us, Amy faced a few minor goofs. Jokingly, she would tell others that none would lead to her being fired, believing I’d step in and save her. Fortunately, such a decision never had to be made, but if it had…

“Yes, Amy, I would have saved you...” 

I know she’ll enjoy her days in heaven as much as the days spent here on earth — days she made better for everyone. We’ll miss you deeply, Amy, but are thankful for the joy — and the legacy — you’ve had on our lives.

To view many of the tributes and memories from friends and co-workers of Amy, click here. 

Frank Lessiter
Editorial Director
American Farriers Journal & International Hoof-Care Summit

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