Expert farriers discuss their careers, how the industry has evolved, lessons they’ve learned from working with these horses and clients, and the memorable moments and farriers from yesteryear through today.
Sugarcreek, Ohio, farrier Conrad Kaufman details how and why he effectively positions traction devices that keep the conformation of the road horse in mind.
Vernon, Texas, farrier Blane Chapman covers
essential techniques for moving feet back, as well as dressing the hoof wall, how
to avoid over-dressing and other considerations.
Vernon, Texas, farrier Blane Chapman shares valuable
insights for aspiring and experienced farriers on how to
build and sustain a profitable hoof-care business.
Building off of her Summit presentations, Dr. Deb Bennett of the Equine Studies Institute, and Dr. Robert M. Timm, curator emeritus of the University of Kansas Museum of Natural History in Lawrence, Kan., lead a private behind-the-scenes guided tour of the museum’s Mammals Division.
Dr. Deb Bennett, of the Equine Studies Institute, explains how spinal function governs hindlimb reciprocation. She also discusses how reciprocation differs in the forelimb vs. the hind limb, with special reference to check ligament anatomy and function.
Dr. Deb Bennett of the Equine Studies Institute offers insights from 40 years of horsemanship experience in specific areas that are especially helpful to farriers. She offers effective, humane approaches to problems such as a horse that wants to pull back when tied, or that bites, balks, kicks, or strikes, as well as how to effectively teach a horse to pick up its foot and hand it to the farrier.
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.
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.