What is profit margin and how does a good or poor margin affects a business? It shows how people in less affluent areas can sometimes compete with more prestigious areas if they control their expenses. Paris, Ontario, farrier Andrew DeVisser explains these important factors, as well as shows how having a good margin helps farriers control their business, take home more money and set themselves up for earlier retirement.

You’ll Learn: How to improve your bottom line and prepare for life after hoof care.

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.

Andrew DeVisser, CJF, is a Certified Journeyman Farrier based in Paris, Ontario, Canada, who has been shoeing horses for over a decade after training at Butler Professional Farrier School and serving an apprenticeship under Leo Chapman. He works primarily with hunter/jumpers, Fox hunters, and eventing horses and is known for sharing business insights to help hoof‑care professionals succeed and grow their practices.