American Farriers Journal editors were live Tweeting and Facebooking throughout the 2017 International Hoof-Care Summit. We've compiled a daily breakdown of Facebook posts below, and on the last page included the #IHCS Twitter Feed from our 14th annual event.

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Day 1 — January 24, 2017

 

Virginia farrier Darren Owen kicks off the International Hoof-Care Summit with his presentation, "Enhance Your Practice Through Use Of Nutritional Wellness Tools," sponsored by Life Data Labs Inc. #IHCS

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Larkin Greene of Vettec Hoof Care discusses the benefits of using a torch to dry the equine foot during preparation for applying adhesive. #IHCS

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Jessica Normand of SmartPak discusses "Managing Equine Joint Health And Understanding Joint Supplements." #IHCS

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Hall Of Fame farrier Mitch Taylor of Kentucky Horseshoeing School is preparing for his joint presentation with Dr. Jenny Hagen of Universität Leipzig to discuss, "How To Affect The Equine Fetlock Joint." #IHCS

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Tuesday, January 24, 2017

 

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Attorney Jamie Cooper says it is a myth to think you can't commit malpractice if you work under a vet's orders. You aren't protected by that in a courtroom.

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Day 2 — January 25, 2017

 

Texas attorney and farrier spouse Jamie Cooper and Florida farrier James Gilchrist discuss, "Farrier Liability: The View From Inside The Courtroom." #IHCS

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Great hoof-care education doesn't just occur in the lectures. Hall Of Fame farrier Randy Luikart leads a discussion on biomechanics in the registration area. #IHCS

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English farrier Simon Curtis discusses his research on how the equine hoof develops from the fetus to maturity. #IHCS

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Simon Curtis reviews his study on hoof maturation at the Summit. He will present two more lectures on his work.

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Come join us at the International Hoof-Care Summit Trade Show. #IHCS

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Day 3 — January 26, 2017

Hall Of Fame farrier Mike Wildenstein kicks off the third day of the International Hoof-Care Summit with his presentation, "Are You Considering More Than The Feet When You Trim And Shoe?" #IHCS

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Thursday, January 26, 2017

University of Central Lancashire biomechanics researcher Dr. Sarah Jane Hobbs discusses how uneven feet affect locomotion. #IHCS

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Hall Of Fame farrier Roy Bloom is giving a forging demonstration at the Tennessee Farrier Supply booth in the #IHCS Trade Show. Come on by.

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Thursday, January 26, 2017

Congratulations to Dan Bradley, the late Ivon Bell, Henrik Berger (who was not able to attend), Craig Trnka, Larry...

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Congratulations to Bryan Fraley, Debra Taylor (who could not attend), and Renate Weller (who could not attend) for their inductions into the International Equine Veterinarian Hall Of Fame. #IHCS

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Thursday, January 26, 2017

Lebanon, Ohio, farrier Gunner Gatski entertained #IHCS attendees during his acceptance speech for the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame by sharing how he "almost became famous for nailing on golden shoes." Enjoy!

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Thursday, January 26, 2017

Brian Hampson addresses the effects of various trimmings on foot morphology in the Castle Plastic "Advancing Farriery" lecture at the Summit. #ihcs

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Day 4 — January 27, 2017

Researcher Jenny Hagen of Universität Leipzig discusses, "The Horse In Motion And How It Relates To Your Trimming And Shoeing." #IHCS

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Lafayette, Ind., farrier Danvers Child kicks off the fourth and final #IHCS general session with his presentation, "Considerations For Shoeing The Caudal Aspect Of The Foot."

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During the Better Practices, Better Results Lecture, presented by Kinetic Vet, Dr. Scott Morrison of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital discusses, "Shoeing Strategies -- Covering 'Normal' Through Pathologies." #IHCS

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Friday, January 27, 2017

Hall Of Fame farrier Simon Curtis discusses "How Should We Apply The Findings On Foot Growth And Hoof Compression In Our Farrier Work?" #IHCS

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Grant Moon discusses the need to question every trim during our Summit Friday Panel: Focus on the Hinds, presented by Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center #ihcs

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Friday, January 27, 2017

We may know more about the ancient horse than ancient man, says Brian Hampson during his presentation on the true wild horse. #ihcs

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Thanks to Life Data Labs Inc. for sponsoring the Burney Chapman Memorial Lecture. Because of their commitment to farrier education, a new generation of farriers will learn about Burney's work. #ihcs

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Friday, January 27, 2017

Dr. Mike Steward discusses the mechanics at play and required to help in laminitis cases. #ihcs

Posted by International Hoof-Care Summit on Friday, January 27, 2017