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Summit Countdown

February 3-6, 2026 | Cincinnati Metro Area

The editorial and production teams at American Farriers Journal are currently working on both the January/February issue and the official Show Program for the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit. This Show Program will be included within the January/February issue that will be distributed to all Summit attendees onsite, serving as a key reference throughout the event.

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To be included in the printed Show Program, booth payment in FULL is due December 1, 2025. 
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If payment in full is not received by December 1st, you will NOT be listed in the printed Show Program. 

ADVERTISING
Attendees rely on the Show Program to plan their Trade Show visits. As an exhibitor, you have the opportunity to enhance your visibility and attract more traffic to your booth by adding a special "See us at the International Hoof-Care Summit" banner, along with your booth number. There's no better opportunity to be present and reinforce your marketing message at a time when attendees are 100% focused on products to elevate their footcare practice.

The advertising reservation deadline for American Farriers Journal’s Jan./Feb. issue is next Friday 11/21. I want to make sure that you don't miss this first opportunity for your 2026 media planning, especially with the extended reach of this issue getting put in the hands of 2026 Summit Attendees.

Please let me know if you would like more information on advertising.

If you already have your ad booked in the Jan./Feb. issue, please disregard this message.

Michael Ellis
Director of Sales
American Farriers Journal & International Hoof-Care Summit

If you haven’t already done so, please submit the names of those who will be working your exhibitor booth. Each booth that you reserve includes two exhibitor badges for company personnel only. 

If you would like to purchase additional badges beyond the 2 badges that are included with each booth you reserved, please let us know right away.

Additional badges can be purchased for $75 each.

Please submit your names to Michael Ellis at (262) 777-2432 or email mellis@lessitermedia.com.

Led by Dr. Renate Weller, internationally recognized equine veterinarian and Hall of Fame inductee, this interactive panel discussion with Patrick Reilly and Steve Kraus goes beyond textbook definitions. Attendees explore real-world case studies, learn how to better characterize heel pain, and discuss treatment strategies that have shown practical success in the field.

This special bonus workshop is designed to give farriers, veterinarians and hoof-care professionals a deeper understanding of one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: heel pain. Whether you call it navicular disease, caudal heel syndrome, or palmar foot pain, these conditions continue to frustrate professionals due to their complex and often shifting nature.

Through open dialogue with Dr. Weller and the newly-added panel speakers, you’ll gain: 

This workshop promises to be both educational and collaborative, helping attendees walk away with new tools and confidence to address this widespread problem.

This workshop has limited seating. Admission is $199. Add this workshop when you register or call/text 262-777-2401 to add it on to your existing registration.

Sponsored By Farrier Industry Association

We are honored to announce that the exhibitor lounge at this year's Summit will be dedicated to the memory of Amy Johnson, our former Client Services and Trade Show Manager who passed away in August. The Amy Johnson Exhibitor Lounge will be sponsored by the Farrier Industry Association, which will hold its annual meeting during the Summit. Further details will be released as they become available.

Let customers in your network know you're attending the 2026 International Hoof-care Summit by marking yourself as "Going" or "Interested." 

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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.

The room block is already filling up!

Don't miss out on any further promotional inclusion for the 2026 Summit if being an Educational Partner interests you. There are three levels to choose from — Gold, Silver and Bronze.

There are also a la carte sponsorship opportunities that might resonate at varying price points.

Please give Michael Ellis a call at 262-777-2432 or email at mellis@lessitermedia.com for more details about this once-a-year opportunity. The sooner your company secures a spot, the more exposure you’ll receive throughout the entire promotional period leading up to the February event.

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