Scott Lampert of ONTRACKEQUINE shows American Farriers Journal their software that documents and records horses so professionals like the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees, can better analyze issues like lameness.

Ken Scott of PurdyBilt by UPSCO tells American Farriers Journal about their many options in caps and trailers, including the F3 they were displaying for 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees.

Jim Phillips of The Better Bandage Company tells American Farriers Journal about their unique poultice product for horses that they are showing 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees.

While it is true that increased weight exaggerates motion, the cost of that added motion is fatigue. Fatigue is due to the increased energy required to put that weight into motion. Horses with heavier shoeing packages work harder than those shod light; it is as simple as that. There is no better support to this point than the fact that so many trainers elect to race barefooted in big races, especially in second-heat races. A few special horses gait better with added weight and overcome the fatigue factor to win. Donato Hanover was a great example of this.

At the 2012 AAEP Convention, American Farriers Journal editor/publisher Frank Lessiter speaks with Lou Sposito of Stonewell Bodies about trends in farrier rigs.

At the 2012 AAEP Convention, American Farriers Journal editor/publisher Frank Lessiter speaks with Kevin Keeler of Equine Innovations about the value of hoof stands.

IHCS Speaker Frank Dugan (Vettec) gives us a sneak peek into the unique Vettec clinic Tuesday, January 29 at the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit.

Check out the latest thrush and anti-fungal treatments from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Late on a recent Saturday night, I turned on the History Channel’s highly popular “Pawn Stars” television show that features the trials and tribulations of the “World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop” in Las Vegas.