The Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority (HISA) was created following a string of animal breakdowns and doping scandals. Five years after its creation, what has HISA done and why? 

You'll Learn: Why the farrier industry must be aware of its social license and share its expertise when tackling important issues.  

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.

Patrick Reilly is the assistant professor of equine podiatry at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine Faculty at Rowan University. Previously, he held the position of chief of farrier services at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine at New Bolton Center from 2006-2024. He also served as director of the applied polymer research laboratory, which is dedicated to investigation of materials suitable for equine orthotics, and curator of the UPenn Podological Museum, which is a collection of horseshoes and hoof specimens describing hoof care from the 18th century to the present. Reilly earned his graduate degree in equine locomotor research at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College.