Articles by Frank Lessiter

One Time Shoeing

One-Time Shoeing!

As a small portion of his track shoeing business, this Breeders’ Cup farrier often handles one-time work on foreign stakes horses who he’s never seen before

WHEN IT COMES TO SHOEING horses just prior to high-stakes races, Bill Scalzitti is often forced to work on horses who he’s never seenbefore.


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22-Skiddoo!

Shoeing tips that challenge some conventional ideas

WE KNOW you can’t get to all the footcare meetings and clinics to soak up all the valuable ideas available from a wide variety of speakers.


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You Asked For It

You Asked For It! We're Delivering!

When we asked readers what topics and speakers they’d recommend for next February’s International Hoof-Care Summit, the results were overwhelming

WHEN FARRIERS AND VETS were asked for suggestions for what they needed in an educational shoeing program, American Farriers Journal readers came through with flying colors.


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You've Got 7 Minutes To Fix That Foot!

Besides taking care of last-minute problems, paddock farrier Terry Carrier represents the bettor in looking for shoeing situations that can give a horse an unfair edge
Standing around and doing little other than looking at the shoes on the horses entered in 8 to 12 races may seem like an easy way to spend an afternoon.
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Vets Gain Fame

Three new members have been inducted into the International Equine Veterinarians Hall Of Fame
When it comes to expertise in equine hoof care, the newest inductees into the International Equine Veterinarian Hall Of Fame don’t take a backseat to anyone.
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Weather Beater!

Protection from the weather and the ability to immediately start working are major trailer shoeing benefits for this farrier
When Ken Remer had the opportunity to buy a shoeing trailer for two-thirds of what the previous shoer had invested in the rig, he jumped at the opportunity.
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Dare To Learn!

The challenge is to see how your forging skills stack up with other farriers from around the world in this educational forging exercise that more than pays for itself
Now in its fourth year, the innovative mail-in forging exercise that’s co-sponsored by the World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition — held each year during the Calgary Stampede — and American Farriers Journal, is once again offering a tremendous opportunity to expand your forging skills.
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