Volume 6 |  September 26, 2024  | 117 Days To Go

Hosted by American Farriers Journal

Summit Countdown

January 21-24, 2025 | Kansas City, Missouri

With registration tracking 50% ahead of last year, this is a gentle reminder to book your hotel room sooner rather than later to get the special International Hoof-Care Summit rate. We just received the most recent room pickup report, and the block is already filling up!

Here's what one recent hotel visitor had to say on TripAdvisor about the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center...

Wonderful visit!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Reviewed Jul 27, 2024

"We were here with a large conference. My very favorite thing was the Lync that linked you to almost everything - other conference hotels, Crown Center shopping/eating, Union Station, aquarium, Legoland, Hallmark Visitors Center, etc. I never had to get on the street unless I wanted to. But when we did, the free trolley was fantastic to get around on.

We were given a room on the 40th floor. What an amazing view! The room was very clean and spacious. Had a mini fridge and coffee maker. I was pleased by the amount of outlets and USB ports. The bed and linens were comfortable. The bathroom was clean and had great lighting. I loved the products they provided (Gilchrist and Soames bath gel, lotion, shampoo, conditioner and hand soap). The room was quiet, and you didn’t hear hall noise and such like with other hotels.

The bar/restaurant in the hotel had delicious appetizers. (I have never seen wings so large!) This hotel is older, but you can tell that they have worked hard to keep it beautiful, clean and updated. The staff (housekeeping, bar, bell staff, maintenance and front desk) was always so pleasant! We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again."

The discounted room rate is $169 per night for conference attendees. To reserve your room call (888) 236-2427 and mention "Lessiter Publications: International Hoof-Care Summit." Or book you room online by clicking the button below.

Drew Lessiter
Event Planner
International Hoof-Care Summit

Success in the hoof-care industry hinges as much on business practices and customer services as it does on your farriery skills. U.S. Olympic Eventing Team farrier Beck Ratte offers a wide range of best practices for apprentices and young professionals that will set you up for success.

You’ll Learn: Practical protocols and advice that help you build and maintain your career.

The International Horseshoeing and Equine Veterinarian Halls of Fame honor farriers and equine vets from around the world who have made significant contributions to the profession and who have left a permanent, positive impression on their peers and clients.

Plus, Two Special Book Signings with Simon Curtis at the American Farriers Journal Trade Show booth!

In this VIP Hands-On Dissection Wet Lab, Paige Poss of Tucson, Ariz., leads a lively and informative discussion in which attendees inspect cadaver limbs before, during and after dissection. Admission is $169. Add your name to the wait list when you register.

International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Mitch Taylor of the Kentucky Horseshoeing School presents a special, extended equine limb dissection featuring an interactive discussion of vital structures to improve your understanding of quality hoof care. Admission is $99.

University of California-Davis farrier Shane
Westman leads an exclusive hands-on wet lab to apply a novel sole-hoof wall immobilization technique for stabilizing P3 fractures. Admission is $199.

Register for the early bird rate of just $459 by calling (866) 839-8455 or (262) 432-0388 or click the register button below. Early Bird pricing is good through 9/30/24.

Register Today to be Entered in the Drawing

Pieh Tool Co. has crafted 51 limited edition anvils based on Bill Pieh’s classic design from over 40 years ago. Register by Nov. 1, 2024, for a chance to win “The Billy,” a 130-pound anvil honoring Bill Pieh’s dedication to the craft. Founded by Bill in 1960, Centaur Forge set the standard for farrier supplies, a legacy continued today by his daughter, Amy Pieh, at Pieh Tool Co. in Arizona.

For over 20 years, the International Hoof Care Summit has helped spread hoof-care education through a focused educational program covering the most important topics to today’s equine footcare professionals. 

How well do you know your Summit Trivia? Take the 12-question quiz and find out! PLUS, get a special registration discount for the Summit after taking the quiz.