Hall of Fame farrier Simon Curtis and Gavin Moody, FWCF, share a groundbreaking study tracking hoof angle changes in 36 Thoroughbred racehorses during 90 days of training.
The research suggests how hoof morphology can be restored and help prevent early retirement and lameness associated with hoof shape.
You’ll Learn: Exciting insights into improving horses’ hoof health and long-term performance.
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.
Gavin Moody started his career in farriery in 1994, working as apprentice to the world-renowned Simon Curtis and brother Mark Curtis at O.A. Curtis & Sons in Newmarket, England – the home of horseracing. He became a qualified farrier in 1999. During his successful career, he has built a reputation for the quality of his workmanship and innovative approach to shoeing horses, especially remedial shoeing. He has also worked overseas, including Japan, France, Ireland, Dubai and Turkey. He earned his Fellowship with the Worshipful Company of Farriers in 2025.
