Success as a farrier requires more than exceptional hoof-care skills. It demands the ability to operate a profitable, professional, and sustainable business. Hall of Fame farrier Steve Kraus draws from his more than 50 years as a farrier to provide practical guidance on the essential elements of running a hoof-care business, including pricing, managing expenses and much more.
You’ll Learn: Proven strategies and real-world examples for operating a successful farrier business
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
Steve Kraus, BS, CJF, is the technical editor for American Farriers Journal and retired Head of Farrier Services and Senior Lecturer at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, with over 50 years of experience in therapeutic and performance horse shoeing.
