It's no secret that farriery is a dangerous profession. Yet, when confronted with the numbers, the reality hits hard. Like many farriers, Mark Aikens is no stranger to work-related injuries. The Norwich, England, shoer pulls back the curtain on an illuminating survey about injuries conducted by the British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association.
You’ll Learn: The severity of the problem and how you can better protect yourself while providing hoof-care services.
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
Mark Aikens, FdSc, BSc (Hons), DipWCF, is a credentialed farrier and international educator with over 30 years of professional practice. Based in Norwich, England, where he owns and operates Trinity Farrier Services, Mark integrates rigorous academic training with practical podiatry. Mark specializes in proactive, performance-focused shoeing for elite international competition horses in eventing, dressage, driving, and endurance. His work blends advanced gait analysis and evidence-based practice with international clinical experience across Europe, the US, the UAE, and New Zealand. In addition to running his practice, Mark consults, lectures, and provides farriery instruction globally.
