Successful rehabilitation of a lame horse requires more than simply restoring soundness. It demands a strategic transition from providing stability during the early sages of healing to restoring the mobility necessary for athletic performance. 
Dr. Bart Halsberghe of Belgium-based Global Equine Health Consulting explores the farrier's critical role in guiding that progression through evidence-based therapeutic shoeing and an understanding of equine biometrics. 

You’ll Learn: Various approaches to using conventional horseshoes, as well as the split-shoe to return a lame horse to competitive soundness.

2027 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.

  • 16 General Sessions — packed with proven hoof-care strategies from experts like Yogi Sharpe, Nigel Fennell, Blane Chapman, Cody Gregory and more.
  • 32 Face-to-Face Roundtables — interactive peer discussions where attendees bring real-world questions and exchange practical insights.
  • 15 Classrooms — hands-on, presentation-style learning for today’s top hoof-care challenges.
  • NEW Bonus Session! Hoof Mapping Workshop with Stuart Muir
  • 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 IHCS2027.com.

Educational Partners

Gold Level – Glue-U Adhesives, Zoetis, EasyCare, Platinum Performance, American Farriers Journal
Silver Level – SmartEquine
Bronze Level – Purcell Farrier Supply / MFC Tools, Equine Care, Anvil Brand

Bart Halsberghe is a double board-certified equine specialist (Dipl. ECVSMR, Equine; Dipl. ABVP, Equine Practice) with a focus on Equine Integrated Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (Cert. ISELP, cVMA, cVSMT, CERT) of which podiatry is one of the cornerstones. Bart has over 20 years in-depth international experience covering all major equine disciplines and is founder of Global Equine Veterinary Consulting Ltd. providing worldwide veterinary related services.