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Summit Countdown

February 3-6, 2026 | Cincinnati Metro

The 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit (IHCS) is excited to be heading back to the Cincinnati Metro area! 

The team is working hard to finalize the full speaker lineup, topics and agenda (to be released in mid-August!), but we wanted to share more details on the return of two attendee-favorites available to you at the 2026 Summit.

1. VIP 2-Hour Hands-On Dissection Wet Lab with Paige Poss ($199)

Returning for the third consecutive year, this bonus session delves into the equine hoof, offering farriers and veterinarians valuable insights into its internal structures. In this exclusive 2-hour VIP Hands-On Dissection Wet Lab, Paige Poss of Tucson, Ariz., guides an engaging and informative discussion as attendees examine cadaver limbs before, during and after dissection.

2. Special Equine Limb Dissection with Mitch Taylor ($99)

Understanding anatomy is the foundation of farriery. International Horeshoeing Hall of Famer Mitch Taylor of the Kentucky Horseshoeing School presents a special, extended equine limb dissection featuring an interactive discussion of vital structures that improves your understanding of quality hoof care. 

You can add one or both of these wet labs to your registration by calling or texting 262-777-2401 or call toll free 866-839-8455. If you haven't registered yet, you can add these on to your Summit registration online or call the numbers listed above.

These are just two exciting opportunities we're thrilled to make available to Summit attendees, and I look forward to sharing more session details in the coming months as we finalize the agenda.

I look forward to seeing you in February back in the Cincinnati Metro Area!

Jeff Cota
Editor
American Farriers Journal

Hall of Fame Farrier
Newmarket, England

Educator & Co-Owner of Anatomy of the Equine
Tucson, Ariz.

Hoof-Care Innovator & Inventor of the Polyflex Shoe
Wellington, Fla.

Farrier
Suffolk, England

GradDipELR
Rowan University

Veterinarian
Mocksville, N.C.

Farrier
Sagamore Beach, Mass.

Hall of Fame Veterinarian
University of Calgary

Hall of Fame Farrier
Kentucky Horseshoeing School

Farrier
Netherlands

Farrier
Bismarck, N.D.

Farrier
Cicero, Ind.

Farrier
Middlebury, Ind.

M.D.
University of Virginia

Before the Summit sessions begin on Thursday, Feb. 5, you're invited to join fellow attendees for an meaningful early-morning devotional. This special gathering, beginning at 7 a.m., offers a peaceful and uplifting start to the day. Led by a farrier, the session weaves faith-based reflections into themes from the hoof-care trade — offering practical wisdom, spiritual insight, and authentic conversation. It's an open, participant-driven experience where you're welcome to listen, share, and reflect in community with others who share your values.

To get an idea of what to expect, read this article that summarizes the early-morning Devotional held at the 2025 Summit led by Jason Critton, owner of C-Cross Farrier Services.

Early Bird Registration Saves You $80! Register for the early bird rate of just $479 by calling or texting (262) 777-2401 or click the register button below. Early Bird pricing is good through 9/30.

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