Volume 11 | January 6, 2026 | 28 Days To Go

Experience What No Other Hoof-Care Event Or Clinic Can Offer

Hosted by American Farriers Journal

Summit Countdown

February 3-6, 2026 | Cincinnati Metro Area

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About Cincy

The Summit is less than a month away! Check out the latest Summit news and updates below.

Hotel Details — Block Closes Saturday, Jan. 10.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter

♦ Discounted room rate = $159/night available through 1/10/26 or until the block SELLS OUT. The regular room rate is $310+, so booking within the Summit block saves you nearly 50% per night.
♦ FREE Breakfast included with your stay.
♦ Address: 10 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011
♦ Phone: 1-877-465-9282 mention "Lessiter Publications: International Hoof-Care Summit"
♦ Overnight Parking: $12/night in hotel parking garage. Call ahead to inquire about truck parking.

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FREE Shuttle Pass for Summit Attendees

All registered attendees will receive a free TANK Convention Shuttle Pass. These passes will be printed on your name badge.

The TANK Shuttle runs until 7:00 PM in the winter. Here is the map of where the Shuttle runs: https://www.tankbus.org/bus_routes/southbank-shuttle/

The Shuttle goes across the river into Cincinnati and has stops at the Newport on the Levee mall. The Shuttle pick-up and drop-off is right at the intersection of the host hotels and the Northern Kentucky Convention center.

Wet Labs & Bonus Sessions

NEW FOR 2026! 2-Hour Heel-Pain Workshop & Panel Discussion Led By Renate Weller

This interactive panel discussion with International Horseshoeing Hall of Famers 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.

♦ Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
♦ Limited spots still available
♦ Cost: $199

Watch and listen to Patrick Reilly share details about this special first-ever workshop by clicking here or the on the video below.

Have a case you'd like reviewed? Submit your case(s) to preillyshoe@gmail.com and yours maybe chosen to review during the workshop. Case submissions will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 30.

*Must be a registered Summit attendee to sign up

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Mitch Taylor — 2-Hour Interactive Equine Limb Dissection

Experience the unrepeatable! No two dissections can ever be identical. Witnessing the unique pathologies and findings in each equine limb makes this wet lab a singularly unique and critically engaging learning event. You'll gain invaluable, never-before-seen insights, fueling new questions and receiving cutting-edge answers directly from an industry legend.

♦ Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
♦ Limited spots still available
♦ Cost: $99

Watch and listen to Mitch Taylor share details about this special distal limb dissection by clicking here or the on the video below.

*Must be a registered Summit attendee to sign up

Add On Dissection

See you in Cincinnati Metro!

Jeff Cota
Editor
American Farriers Journal & International Hoof-Care Summit

New Speakers & Sessions Added

Session Topics:

Morning Devotional
Unlocking True Potential in Your Business
Shoeing Today with Tomorrow in Mind

Session Topics:

2-Hour Heel Pain Workshop & Panelist with Hall of Famers Dr. Renate Weller and Patrick Reilly.

Session Topics:

HOCI: Rejuvenation of a Historic Product

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American Farrier's Association Written Exams

Tuesday, February 3, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Meet the Assigned Examiner ...

Jacob Manning, CJF

Registration for this Certification is available only through the AFA website.

Visit AFA Website

Earn Continuing Education Credits

Members of the International Association of Professional Farriers who attend the entire International Hoof-Care Summit will earn 27 credit hours. That's more than the minimum hours for their annual continuing education requirements.

Check out the full 4-day program to learn more about the speakers and topics!

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Don't Come Alone!

Bring A Colleague, Industry Friend or Apprentice

Bringing a colleague, industry friend or apprentice allows you to maximize your learning by using a strategic “divide and conquer” approach during breakout sessions. Split up, cover more sessions, and regroup to share key takeaways.

Pass along the special coupon code LESSITER to save $75 on 4-day and 2-day passes.

Registration Type	Registration Rate	Valid Through
4-Day Pass	$529 $454 w/ code LESSITER	1/26/26
Student/Apprentice	$279	2/6/26
1-Day Pass	$259	2/6/26
2-Day Pass	$438 $363 w/ code LESSITER	2/6/26
Trade Show Only Pass	$145	2/6/26

See FAQs for apprentice/student registration requirements. Students and apprentices should register by calling (262) 777-2401 or (866) 839-8455 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.

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“Neville Wright carried the heavy anvil on his 9,850-mile airplane journey back home …”

Neville Wright once bought an airline ticket for a 200-pound anvil when returning home to Bobinawarrah, Australia, from the International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. The seat was cheaper than shipping the anvil home.

Suppliers and manufacturers across the globe showcase their products at the world’s largest Hoof-Care Trade Show each year in the Cincinnati Metro Area. The Trade Show allows attendees to talk directly with the people who make your favorite — or new favorite — hoof-care tools and supplies.

While most people either ship or carry home their footcare purchases, one attendee found a unique, cost-effective and likely now forbidden way to bring home his new 200-pound anvil.

The late Australian farrier and frequent Summit attendee Neville Wright crunched the numbers and found that buying his anvil its own plane ticket was cheaper than international shipping. So, he carried it from the Trade Show to his hotel several blocks away, placed it in a taxi to the airport, lugged it through security and then strapped it into the seat next to him for the 9,850-mile journey home. Fortunately, he didn’t catch any passengers in the forehead with the horn as he walked down the aisle.

While we can’t guarantee this would be allowed today, Wright’s determination and ingenuity showcase the value of the Trade Show. Find the product you’re most excited to incorporate into your business this February 3-6 and bring it home — safely!

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Your Summit Registration Includes Access to the World’s Largest Hoof-Care Products Trade Show

Get hands-on with 2026’s newest and best products. Talk over product applications with key industry leaders. Find unbeatable one-of-a-kind deals, exclusively available to Summit attendees only.