Frank Lessiter
Frank Lessiter founded Lessiter Media in 1981 and has spent more than 50 years in the agricultural and equine publishing business. He still oversees all of the company's publications as Chairman and Editorial Director, with an Emphasis on American Farriers Journal and No-Till Farmer magazines.
Contact: lessitef@lessitermedia.com
Contact: lessitef@lessitermedia.com
ARTICLES
Shoeing for a Living
Island Shoeing is Not Always Paradise
Basic shoeing skills, ordering supplies early and finding ways to deal with a harsh environment are keys to shoeing success on this mid-Atlantic Ocean island
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Where the Foot Fits the Shoe
Visit Michigan’s Mackinac Island and all you’ll hear is the clip-clop of rubber shoes. There are horses everywhere but not a car to be seen!
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When the Rubber Hits the Road
Here’s how rubber shoes match up with other shoe materials and the unshod hoof
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What Was “New” At AAEP
Many new products displayed at the recent American Association of Equine Practitioners annual meeting will be of special interest to farriers
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For Harry Patton, Shoeing Was His Life
A remarkable shoer, teacher and gentleman, Harry Patton contributed a great deal to the horseshoeing profession
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Multiple Farriers, Multiple Profits
Working with others may be the way that more of you will shoe in the future
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What’s Coming In Shoes?
There’s nothing earth-shattering, but new technology offering more shoeing options is on the way
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Current Issue
American Farriers Journal
American Farriers Journal is the “hands-on” magazine for professional farriers, equine veterinarians and horse care product and service buyers.
Thinking Beyond Breakover
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I Only Did What the Horse Owner Wanted: A Cautionary Tale
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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
Organized & Efficient to Better Serve Farriers w/Oleo Acres: 2025 Supply Shop of the Year
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.
Events
Foundations Clinic
Date: 10/23/26
Location: Fenwick, NS
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Sunrise Farrier Supply
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Equilox International
Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.