International Hoof-Care Summit Spouse Program

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

Yoga For Farriers

Wear and tear on the farrier's body can be grueling. Factors like diet, medical care and exercise will prolong your career. Farrier Mitch Shelhamer and yoga instructor Suzi Shelhamer will talk about how yoga turned Mitch's career around and share repeatable techniques to build your own wellness program.

Mitch Shelhamer
Farrier

Suzi Shelhamer
Yoga Instructor

Planning For Emergencies

James Gilchrist of Wellington, Fla will be teaching a session on planning for emergencies. Emergencies can easily happen in a farrier practice. Having the knowledge to plan for them is key in avoiding something serious from happening.

James Gilchrist
Farrier

Q&A Panel

Balancing work and family life in addition to running a business can be an incredibly daunting task. During this question and answer style presentation, three powerhouse farriers are teaming up help you learn to balance it all. Farriers Eli Beiler of Gap, Ps., Dave Farley of Coshocton, Ohio and Beth Lewis of Rochester, N.H. will lead this information packed session.

Eli Beiler
Farrier

Dave Farley
Farrier

Beth Lewis
Farrier

We've Got Your Back

Shelley Walker of Nature Farms Farriers Supply will be heading up a roundtable for spouses called "We've Got Your Back." In this presentation, Walker will discuss and share advice about support and communication.

Shelley Walker
Farrier