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Frank Lessiter
Frank Lessiter has spent more than 50 years in the agricultural and equine publishing business. The sixth generation member to live on the family’s Centennial farm in Michigan, he is the Editor/Publisher of American Farriers Journal.
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Double-Duty Rigs!
If you want to go camping or do something else on weekends, you don’t need to own two trucks
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Consult with Vets, Boost Your Shoeing Income!
Working closely with equine vets can result in an average increase of $16,621 in annual shoeing income
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Make More, Keep More!
Whether you work alone or operate a multi-farrier business, you can do it by following a number of key factors
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Are You Leaving Shoeing Dollars On The Table?
Based on the price ranges given for treating this horse, you might be, but most farriers believe you need to immediately get a vet involved in this case
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Shoeing The Chucks
Chuck wagon horses are shod for speed, but best of all, owners store an inventory of $11,000 worth of shoes and nails for this veteran farrier
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American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Special Report For Equine Veterinarians
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
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Videos
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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SmartPak
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