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American Farriers Journal’s Best of 2023

By Connor Campbell posted on December 15, 2023 | Posted in Education
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.
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What's This? 144-Year-Old Shoe

Finding Buried Treasure
December 25, 2021 | Posted in Equipment
Tony Gathof, a construction inspector for the Louisville, Ky., Water Co., was watching for foundry marks on the 36-inch cast-iron pipe when a horseshoe was unearthed.
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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.
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Scholarship Recipient 2018

Lessiter Media Scholarship Awarded to University of Wisconsin Ag Student

May 1, 2018
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.
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[Podcast] A Conversation with Roy Bloom

In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Farrier Science Clinic, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and renowned toolmaker Roy Bloom.
August 22, 2017 | Posted in Education, Forging
In this episode of the American Farriers Journal podcast, brought to you by Farrier Science Clinic, we sit down with International Horseshoeing Hall Of Famer and renowned toolmaker Roy Bloom.
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Shoptalk: American Farriers Journal Announces Two Promotions

September 12, 2016 | Posted in Education

New assignments were announced in mid August for two members of the American Farriers Jour­nal (AFJ) team.

Jeremy McGovern takes on the additional duties as publisher of the world’s leading equine hoof-care publication. He also serves as the publication’s executive editor and conference director of the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Jeff Cota takes on the duties of managing editor after serving 2½ years as the publication’s associate editor.


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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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