The external appearance of the equine hoof offers farriers and veterinarians indications of what is transpiring with the internal structures. In this VIP Hands-On Dissection Wet Lab, Paige Poss of Tucson, Ariz., leads a lively and informative discussion in which attendees inspect cadaver limbs before, during and after dissection.
Admission is $199. Attendance is limited.
The 23nd annual International Hoof-Care Summit will be held for the first time ever at the Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter Hotel in Covington, KY., from February 3-6, 2026. To reserve your room at the room rate discount of $159/night, book your room here. Overnight parking is an additional $12/night in hotel parking garage.
2026 International Hoof-Care Summit
A focused 4-day program covers dozens of field-tested footcare ideas from successful farriers, equine veterinarians and hoof researchers worldwide. Discover proven tips to improve your work, cut costs, boost efficiency and grow profits — all through the Summit’s unmatched learning opportunities.
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What makes this event unique is its dynamic mix of general sessions, classrooms, roundtables, and global networking with hoof-care professionals. Your 4-day registration also includes access to 3 exclusive sessions at the world’s largest hoof-care products trade show.
- 7 General Sessions — packed with proven hoof-care strategies from experts like Hans Castelijns, Dave Farley, Blane Chapman, and more.
- 32 Face-to-Face Roundtables — interactive peer discussions where attendees bring real-world questions and exchange practical insights.
- 12 Classrooms — hands-on, presentation-style learning for today’s top hoof-care challenges.
- Plus, 3 wet labs, over 9 hours of trade show time, and unlimited networking opportunities with farriers and veterinarians from across the globe.
Learn more, register, and book your hotel at IHCS2026.com.
Educational Partners
Gold Level –
Glue-U Adhesives,
Zoetis,
EasyCare,
Mustad,
Platinum Performance,
American Farriers Journal
Silver Level –
SmartEquine
Bronze Level –
Purcell Farrier Supply / MFC Tools,
HoofMD,
Equine Care,
Anvil Brand,
Breed Improvement Services, Inc.
Paige Poss is the the owner and creator of Iron Free Hoof. She specialises in trimming horses’ hooves, conduction distal limb anatomy studies, and creating educational materials. Holding a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from North Carolina State University, Paige initially ventured into the field as a lab tech at various research facilities. However, her journey took a turn in 1999 when a lame horse ignited her passion for hoof care. In collaboration with her business partner, Jenny Edwards, Paige co-founded Anatomy of the Equine, LLC, a platform that publishes and sells education materials tailored for farriers and veterinary professionals.
