Isolation, client relations, complications of operating a small business and the rigors of hoof care can increase stress and anxiety. This classroom explores practical techniques and strategies to manage stress in a physically demanding and mentally taxing profession.
Our panel of experts, led by Dr. Terri Babineau, discuss effective time management for a balanced work-life dynamic, strategies for managing challenging client relationships and expectations, recognizing and addressing burnout and coping techniques.
You’ll Learn: Insights to help you maintain well-being and thrive in your career.
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.
Terri Babineau, MD, FAAFP, MSt, is an associate professor of family medicine at the University of Virginia. Her clinical interests are in underserved populations. She helps others manage burnout and stress and writes on this topic. She is interested in all aspects of teaching with residents and medical students as she feels this sharpens her thinking skills and broadens her knowledge base.
