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.
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 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.
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.
On April 26, Lessiter Media Inc. (which publishes American Farriers Journal) attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Life Sciences Communication Department (part of the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences) Student & Donor Reception for the presentation of the annual Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholarship.
Jordan Gaal, a junior at the University of Wisconsin in Madison who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences Communication with a concentration in communication strategy, is the 2017 recipient of the Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholarship.
Four presentations have been designated as the "Best of the Best" from the inaugural International Hoof-Care Summit, held in Cincinnati in February 2004. Based on the evaluations of Summit attendees, four individuals are being recognized for the outstanding quality, depth and overall presentation of their material in contributing to hoof-care education at the International Hoof-Care Summit.
It was American author Elbert Hubbard (1856-1815) who said, “One machine can do the work of 50 ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.”
YOU’VE HEARD THE story about the farrier who won the lottery and was asked by a reporter what he intended to do with his millions? “Well,” he replied, “I guess I’ll keep shoeing till the money runs out.”
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
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