A farrier's objective when addressing conformation is to allow the horse to perform to the best of its ability with what it has. International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Michael Wildenstein of Sharon, Vt., examines the types of conformational deviations farriers are likely to encounter and how to identify them so you are in a better position to provide the best hoof-care solution for the horses in your care. 

You’ll Learn: How to evaluate the horse from the ground up, so you can identify common conformational characteristics. 

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

Michael Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (Hons) is an acclaimed farrier and 2006 International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame inductee holding top credentials in both the US and UK. He spent nearly two decades as the resident farrier and Adjunct Associate Professor of Farrier Medicine and Surgery at Cornell University, where he specialized in heavy horses and complex lameness cases. An accomplished author and educator, he co-authored Draft Horses: An Owner’s Manual and produced several instructional resources. Today, he conducts international educational seminars, clinics, and professional consulting across the farrier and veterinary industries.