At last winter’s fifth annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, two veteran farriers tackled a number of the most frequently asked questions about the footcare industry. For the second straight year, this “Point/Counterpoint” discussion was among the highlights of this annual event.

How do you know when it’s time to drop certain shoeing clients?

Facing steel price increases as high as 50 percent because of growing worldwide demand for steel, companies are being forced to pass increased shoe and farrier tool manufacturing costs along to customers.