The International Hoof-Care Summit is proud to announce Breed Improvement Services as a Bronze Level Educational Partner for the Feb 3-6, 2026, event set to take place in Covington, Ky.
Breed Improvement Services is a family company that has been devoted to helping animals stay happy for over 30 years, changing hands from father to daughter in 2022. Breed Improvement Services brought the Tecnoplastica Perletti (TP) Block from Italy to the U.S. cattle market in 2018 and is now introducing a horseshoe made from 100% polyurethane without a metal core.
The International Hoof-Care Summit, now in its 23rd year, is the world’s largest equine footcare conference, attracting thousands of veterinarians, farriers, hoof-care professionals and industry experts from around the globe. This annual event serves as a hub for education, collaboration and the exchange of cutting-edge techniques and advancements in hoof care.
As a Bronze Level Educational Partner, Breed Improvement Services plays a pivotal role in enhancing the educational experience at the Summit. Their commitment to hoof care and dedication to innovation align with the Summit's mission to advance equine footcare worldwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Breed Improvement Services as a Bronze Level Educational Partner for the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit,” says Jeff Cota, Editor of American Farriers Journal. “Their expertise and contributions to the field of hoof care are invaluable, and their participation greatly benefits our attendees.”
The 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit will feature a diverse range of educational sessions, hands-on wet labs, live demonstrations, networking opportunities and several uninterrupted hours of the world’s largest hoof-care trade show, providing attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to excel. Download your Summit program here.
The Summit is returning to the Cincinnati area, with all attendees’ favorite spots right across the river. For more information about the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit, to register and book your hotel room, visit AmericanFarriers.com/IHCS.




