Much is made of whether a hoof-care product is a gimmick or it will stand the test of time. In his former role as the University of California-Davis farrier, Shane Westman had the rare opportunity to apply various modern materials on horses at the veterinary teaching hospital.
Westman explores the world of materials beyond steel that are available to today’s farrier. He’ll review their uses, benefits and drawbacks.
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Hungry for more educational hoof-care content after watching this session?
Keep the momentum going by joining us at the 23rd annual International Hoof-Care Summit — returning to the Cincinnati Metro area, Feb. 3-6, 2026, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. It's your next best opportunity to dive deeper, connect with leading experts, and sharpen your craft alongside passionate hoof-care professionals from around the world.
A focused 4-day program covers the use of dozens of field-tested footcare ideas gleaned from successful farriers, equine veterinarians and hoof researchers from around the world. Soak up valuable tips to improve your work, slash costs, improve efficiency and build profits. Gather the latest footcare ideas from the dozens of hours of exceptional, unrivaled learning at the Summit!
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Unique from other conferences is the mix of general sessions, classrooms, face-to-face roundtables and networking with hoof-care professionals from around the world. Plus, your 4-day registration includes access to the 3 sessions at the world's largest hoof-care products Trade Show! This in-depth, unmatched educational format is something you can't get at a local clinic or anywhere else!
15 General Sessions — covering an abundance of proven hoof-care ideas and strategies. Among the experts this year are Simon Curtis, Patrick Reilly, Renate Weller and many more!
32 Face-to-face Roundtables — informal, moderated peer-to-peer discussions on specific hoof-care topics. Attendees should come prepared with 5 questions to get answered in this proven format for sharing what works and doesn't.
15 Classrooms — in-depth presentation-style sessions convey practical, actionable ideas from experienced hoof-care experts on the industry’s most pressing needs.
This year's conference also hosts the return of 2 attendee-favorite hands-on wet labs, over 9 hours of trade show time, and unlimited networking opportunities with hoof-care professionals from around the world!
For more information about the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit IHCS2026.com.
The Summit extends its thanks to our Educational Partners: Gold Level – Glue-U Adhesives, Zoetis, EasyCare, American Farriers Journal; Silver Level – SmartPak; Bronze Level – Purcell Farrier Supply / MFC Tools, HoofMD, and Anvil Brand.