Successful farriers know that maintaining hoof health requires careful assessment, precision, and the right corrective techniques. Split-shoes can be a powerful tool for preventing and treating common hoof capsule distortions, including low-underrun heels, contracted heels, and sheared heels. Join American Farriers Journal for this interactive webinar, presented by Bartek, and learn the science, application, and practical strategies behind split-shoe corrective work.

You Will Learn:

  • How to identify the most common hoof capsule distortions and understand their underlying causes
  • Step-by-step strategies for addressing common hoof capsule distortions such as low-underrun heels, contracted heels and sheared heels
  • How to assess a hoof and develop a corrective shoeing plan on a case-by-case basis
  • Comparison of traditional solutions versus the split-shoe method, including application tips, pitfalls and techniques for resolution
  • Real-life examples from experienced farriers in both cold and hot shoeing applications, working with a broad range of disciplines in different environments.

This webinar is brought to you by American Farriers Journal and Bartek Equine LLC.

Email Jeff Cota at American Farriers Journal with any questions about the webinar.

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Meet the Speakers

Dr. Bart Halsberghe

Bart Halsberghe — Dr., Double Board and ISELP Certified

Dr. Bart Halsberghe is a double board-certified equine specialist with a focus on Equine Integrated Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, with podiatry as a cornerstone. Bart has over 20 years of experience covering all major equine disciplines. Bart is the founder of Global Equine Veterinary Consulting Ltd., providing worldwide veterinary-related services and co-founder of Bartek Equine, offering scientifically and practically proven hoof care and shoeing solutions contributing to healthier hooves and healthier horses.

David Mast

David Mast — Farrier

David Mast has been a farrier since 2007 and is the founder of Mast Farrier Services (Mansfield, OH), servicing clients in the northeast and central Ohio area. David has a client book of over 500 horses and covers all disciplines (mostly Western pleasure and Barrel Racing). David started showing with split-shoes in 2024 and is a firm believer and ambassador of the split shoe approach.

Didier Rondelez

Didier Rondelez — Farrier

Didier "DJ" Rondelez has been a farrier for 25+ years, including 23 years as the resident farrier at the University of Ghent, Belgium. Now in private practice (EquiPassioné), he specializes in shoeing sport horses and consulting on ortho- and therapeutic treatment of horses in different disciplines. He is a founder of the Belgian Farriers Educational Association and certifies farriers in the use of Twin™ Shoes.