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IHCS 2026

Hosted by American Farriers Journal

Summit Countdown

February 3-6, 2026 | Cincinnati Metro Area

Check out the latest Summit news and updates below.

One of the standout perks of attending the International Hoof-Care Summit is your exclusive access to the world's largest Hoof-Care Trade Show. You'll have the opportunity to explore the latest tools and products for 2026, watch live demonstrations and engage with the industry's top suppliers and manufacturers.

The trade show floor is already 78% sold out and features a fantastic lineup of leading companies in the hoof-care industry.

There are 89 exhibitors confirmed and more are booked each week! Bolded below are the 2026 Educational Partners. Here is a full list of the exhibitors you can expect to see at the 2026 Summit:

  • 3D Hoofcare
  • 3M Animal Care
  • American Farrier's Association
  • Anatomy of the Equine
  • Anvil Brand
  • Badger Built
  • Bartek Equine
  • Bellota
  • Broadline Farrier Solutions
  • California Farrier Supply
  • Charlee's Fly Spray
  • Cody Gregory Tools
  • Creative Equine Solutions
  • Cronimet Specialty Metals
  • Dechra Veterinary Products
  • Double S Horseshoes
  • Doug Butler Enterprises
  • Dufour Forge USA
  • East Coast Horseshoeing School
  • EasyCare
  • Elite Forge Tools
  • ElleVet Sciences
  • Equine Digit Support System
  • Equine Lameness Prevention Org
  • EponaMind
  • Equestrian Bits
  • Equine Care
  • F.LLI Bassoli
  • Farrier Product Distribution
  • Farrier Science Clinic
  • Freedom Health
  • G.E. Forge & Tool
  • Georgia Farrier Supply
  • Glue-U Adhesives
  • Green Island Resource
  • Grooms Hand
  • Hawthorne Products
  • Hemp for Horses
  • Horse Science Anatomyworks
  • Ingraham Equine Podiatry
  • International Association of Professional Farriers
  • JH Forge
  • Kahn Forge
  • KAUFFMAN'S Premium Equine Supplements
  • Kawell USA
  • Ken Davis & Sons
  • Kentucky Horseshoeing School
  • Keystone Leather
  • Kombat Boots
  • Life Data Labs
  • Lineage Metallurgical
  • Livingston Technologies
  • Madsteed
  • Magnus Magnetica
  • Markel Insurance
  • MFC Horseshoeing Tools
  • Mustad USA
  • Myron McLane Aprons
  • Nanric
  • Nature Farms Farrier Supply
  • NC Tool
  • Nordic Forge
  • Northeast Farrier Supply
  • Nutramax
  • Oleo Acres Farrier & Blacksmith Supply
  • Ore Branch Forge
  • Werkman Hoofcare USA
  • Platinum Performance
  • Precision Canada
  • Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners
  • Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoe Factory
  • Rusty Brown Jewelry
  • Schwartz Farrier Supply
  • SmartEquine
  • Stonewell Bodies
  • Texas Farrier Supply
  • TK Steelworks
  • TLC Animal Nutrition
  • Triple Crown
  • Vetericyn Animal Wellness
  • VICTORY Racing Plate
  • Visani Horseshoes
  • WALL-E Industries
  • Well-Shod
  • Yoder Blacksmith Supplies
  • Yukon Forge
  • Zanellati Horseshoes
  • Zoetis
  • Zorgen Enterprises
Frank Lessiter

Frank Lessiter
Editorial Director
American Farriers Journal & International Hoof-Care Summit

Experience the World's
Largest Hoof-Care Trade Show

Experience the World's Largest Hoof-Care Trade Show

Included with your Summit registration is the chance to experience 9.5 uninterrupted hours at the world’s largest equine hoof-care products trade show. Get hands-on with 2026’s newest and best products. Talk over product applications with key industry leaders, and find unbeatable deals exclusively available to Summit attendees. The International Hoof-Care Summit Trade Show is an attendee favorite year after year.

Interested in only attending the Trade Show and not the Summit educational sessions? Purchase a Trade Show Pass for just $145. Call or text 262-777-2401 or call toll free (866) 839-8455.

Simon Curtis

Plus, Two Special Book Signings with Simon Curtis at the American Farriers Journal Trade Show booth!

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Reserve Your Room Yet?

The room block is already filling up!

Marriott at RiverCenter

$159

per night while rooms are still available

The Marriott at RiverCenter is the official host hotel for the 2026 Summit. An enclosed sky walk connects this hotel to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.  

Book your room online or call 859-261-2900. Be sure to mention "Lessiter Publications: International Hoof-Care Summit" when booking your room over the phone.

STILL NEED TO REGISTER?

Join us for our 23rd annual event at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in the Cincinnati Metro area, this February 3-6, 2026. This event promises focused learning opportunities that can transform your practice forever. Come see for yourself why past attendees say they take home an average of $4,576 in ready-to-use ideas!   

IHCS 2025

Thank You to Our 2026 Educational Partners

 GOLD PARTNER 

Glue-U Adhesives

 GOLD PARTNER 

EasyCare

 GOLD PARTNER 

Zoetis

 GOLD PARTNER 

Mustad

 GOLD PARTNER 

Platinum Performance

 GOLD PARTNER 

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 SILVER PARTNER 

SmartEquine

 BRONZE PARTNER 

Anvil Brand

 BRONZE PARTNER 

Equine Care

 BRONZE PARTNER 

Hoof MD

 BRONZE PARTNER 

Purcell Farrier Supply


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