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More than 100 cutting-edge, money-making sessions over 4 days, delivering insightful learning and unlimited networking with the best of the hoof-care community.

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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Shoeing for Strength & the Importance of Third Phase Intervention

Three decades at the anvil teach lessons that textbooks simply can't capture. Farriers can unlock proven, field-tested insights from a Hall of Famer to maintain hoof wall integrity and capsular health throughout every shoeing and trimming cycle. Nigel Fennell will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Physiological Factors that Influence the Distal Limb

How does the hoof capsule absorb impact under massive workloads? Join Stuart Muir to explore locomotion dynamics and learn targeted shoeing strategies that farriers use to control load distribution and restore distal limb function. Stuart Muir will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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Strategies for Evaluating Horses to Maximize Hoof Care

Looking beyond the foot changes everything. Learn how connecting full-body posture and movement to hoof wear empowers farriers to tailor individual shoeing plans that protect soundness and unleash athletic performance. Mike Stine will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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How to be Accurate about the Hoof Balance You Create

Subjective opinions are no longer enough in modern hoof care. Farriers can discover how to capture objective, quantifiable hoof balance measurements that justify interventions, improve clinical outcomes, and clearly demonstrate progress to clients and veterinarians. Yogi Sharp will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Hoof Wound Healing: Differences & Similarities with Skin Wounds

Why do foot wounds present such unique recovery challenges? Join Hall of Fame veterinarian Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck as he bridges general wound healing principles with equine hoof morphology, offering actionable methods to safeguard long-term hoof function. Maarten Oosterlinck will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Nothing Fancy, Just the Basics

In a tradefull of evolving modalities, the basics still reign supreme. Join Hall of Fame inductee Blane Chapman as he shares how anchoring your practice in farriery fundamentals leads to more effective, practical solutions for every horse. Blane Chapman will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Farrier Injuries: It’s Not a Matter of if, but When

Every farrier knows the job is risky, but the real injury statistics tell a startling story. Farriers can look behind the numbers of an illuminating industry survey to understand career-threatening hazards and take practical steps to safeguard their health on the job. Mark Aikens will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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A Farrier’s Perspective of Equine Conformation

Every horse is built differently, but every horse deserves optimal support. Farriers can learn to systematically evaluate limb alignment from the group up, identifying key conformational deviations to craft hoof-care solutions that maximize athletic potential. Michael Wildenstein will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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An Investigation of Hoof Mechanism Characteristics Following the Application of Wire Trackers & Various Shoeing Treatments Involving the Shod & Unshod Foot

Take the guesswork out of back-of-the-foot mechanics. Discover findings from a 90-day Thoroughbred study and controlled load testing to see how moisture, shoe choice, and support materials directly change hoof deformation in daily practice. Nigel Fennell will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Red Renchin Innovation Lecture, Presented by American Farriers Journal Why is My Horse Lame?

As one of the leading reasons owners call for help, lameness demands clear action. Explore how farriers can pair equine anatomy and biomechanics with practical farriery interventions to manage common issues and restore soundness. Steve Kraus will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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