Jeff Cota
Maine native Jeff Cota joined Lessiter Media in January of 2014 and serves as the current editor of American Farriers Journal. Jeff enjoys photography, baseball, and the “opportunity to meet and learn from some great people in a fascinating trade.”
Contact: jcota@lessitermedia.com
Contact: jcota@lessitermedia.com
ARTICLES
Understand Equine Diet Supplements Before Recommending Them to Hoof-Care Clients
Equine nutritionist shares his insight into what farriers should know when answering clients’ nutrition questions
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Reiner Farriers Focus on More Than the Slide
Texas farrier offers insight into keeping these equine athletes going
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Shoeing For A Living
Training the Next Generation of West Texas Farriers
Blane Chapman and his brothers emphasize education and fundamentals in their hoof-care practices
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News & Notes
Oral Arguments Set for Farrier School’s Lawsuit Against California
Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School alleges state eduation law violates U.S. Constitution
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News & Notes
Norwegian Archaeologists Discover Equine Snowshoe and Shod Hoof
The artifacts are believed to be from the viking and late medieval periods
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News & Notes
Veterinary Association Approves Model Practice Act
Farriery Exemption Remains Intact in Guiding Principles
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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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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.
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