ALL equine hoof-care professionals!

• Farriers
• Farrier Apprentices
• Farrier School Students
• Veterinarians
• Vet Techs
• Horse Owners
• Farrier Suppliers
• Farrier Equipment Manufacturers

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No other event gives you a 4-day learning opportunity featuring more than 70 targeted sessions that deliver the latest research, ideas and tools to help you build a better footcare practice and increase your value to hoof-care clients — increasing YOUR profits!

The IHCS features the most respected and knowledgebale farriers, veterinarians and equine professionals in the industry, reporting on the latest trends and topics critical to the hoof-care industry today.

You'll also get to discover the newest and best hoof-care products from today's leading equine footcare suppliers during the International Hoof-Care Summit Trade Show.

You are given an outstanding, unparalleled opportunity to network with fellow hoof-care professionals, experts, session presenters and exhibitors.

On average, Summit attendees take home more than $4,576 in ready-to-use hoof-care ideas.

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There are three easy ways to register to attend all 4 days of learning at the 2025 International Hoof-Care Summit:

Online
Register online at our secure website.

Mail
Download a registration form and mail it to:

International Hoof-Care Summit
P.O. Box 624
Brookfield, WI 53008-0624

Fax
Download a registration form and fax it to (262) 786-5564.

Phone
Call toll-free from within the U.S. and Canada at (866) 839-8455 or (262) 432-0388, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. Please be sure to have your credit card handy.

On Site
Sign up by visiting our registration booth during the International Hoof-Care Summit.

Spouses
All non-farrier/veterinarian spouses of attendees are welcome to attend the Summit and the Summit Spouse Program at no cost, but we ask that you please register them as a name badge is required. We’ll cover a series of classes that focus on business and well-being, as so many spouses are crucial to the success of their partner’s hoof-care practices. More information on the schedule for the 2025 Spouse Program will be available soon. For more information and to sign up for the Spouse Program, call us at (866) 839-8455 or (262) 432-0388.

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If after attending the International Hoof-Care Summit you don't agree this highly intensive, information-filled hoof-care conference isn’t everything we promise, write us and we'll send you a full 100% refund. Take up to 7 months to decide so that you can measure the return on your investment from this unique learning experience. This unsurpassed guarantee ought to convince you that we’re worthy of your trust and attendance at the 22nd annual International Hoof-Care Summit coming up Jan. 21-24, 2025.

At any point prior to the event, you may request that your registration be transferred to the following year’s event, or to a replacement attendee that would attend in your place. To cancel your registration, please contact American Farriers Journal by email at info@americanfarriers.com or by phone at (866) 839-8455 or (262) 432-0388. Your registration is 100% refundable through Dec. 31, 2024. Your registration is 50% refundable January 1, 2025 through January 20, 2025. Sorry, no refunds after January 20, 2025. NOTE: In the unlikely event that the International Hoof-Care Summit is cancelled in its entirety, all registrants will receive a full 100% registration refund.

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Your Summit registration includes an opportunity to qualify for a free 1-year subscription to American Farriers Journal and several other free "attendee bonuses" which can be found on page 7 of the event program found here.

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Visit the Summit hotel information page for more information.

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If a farrier is attending the International Hoof-Care Summit, his/her apprentice can register for only $259 — a 51% savings off the full registration price. This offer also is valid for current attendees of a hoof-care school, veterinary student program or veterinary technician program. This discount offer is valid only once as an apprentice and once as a student. In order to register as an apprentice or student you must provide the name and contact information of the farrier you are apprenticing under or instructor and school. Students and apprentices may register by calling (866) 839-8455 or (262) 432-0388.

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The Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center has self parking available for $25 per night; valet parking is available for $35 per night. A list of parking options for Kansas City can be found here.

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Yes, all non-farrier/veterinarian spouses of attendees are welcome to attend the Summit at no cost, as so many spouses are crucial to the success of their partner’s hoof-care practices. A name badge is required.

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Absolutely! You can register on-site and take advantage of the special Super Early Bird Rate and save on your 2026 Summit registration when you register before you head home from the 2025 conference. Please visit the registration area to complete your 2026 Summit registration.

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We are working on the 2025 agenda. To get a glimpse of what we've done in the past you can view the full agenda for the 2024 Summit by visiting the program page of the Summit website.

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The Summit will utilize the mobile application Whova, giving providing a convenient way for you to follow the event agenda, connect with other attendees, earn changes to win prizes and more. To be able to access these Whova features from your mobile device before, during or after the show, you will need to use the Whova mobile application which you can download here. If you don't already have a Whova account, create your free account using the email address you provided when signing up for the conference.  Once you're signed up, you should be taken directly to the International Hoof-Care Summit event. Stay tuned for updates in 2025.

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You can get your first glimpse of all of the new products for 2025 and talk one-on-one with company experts during a series of uninterrupted Trade Show sessions.

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The 2025 International Hoof-Care Summit will apply for credits in September 2024 and will announce approval as soon as it is available. Check back for more details.

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With a central location attached directly to Crown Center, there are a number of excellent restaurants in the area around the Summit venue.

Learn about other dining, shopping and entertainment options in Kansas City here.

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There is a note section in your International Hoof-Care Summit program to record all of the valuable information that you will glean from these 4 days of footcare education. Pens can be found at the registration desk.

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If you are looking for another attendee to share a ride to the Summit or a hotel room, we suggest you post your request to the IHCS Facebook page. You may also visit our online Ride Share page or call (866) 839-8455 or (262) 432-0388.

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If you are a Summit Trade Show exhibitor and have questions about the event, please contact Amy Johnson at 262-957-6552 or send an email to ajohnson@lessitermedia.com.

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