In his recently published paper, which was the most-read equine paper in Animals journal, Yogi Sharp — The Equine Documentalist — shows a direct link between hind hoof balance and a camped-under posture with suggestions of predisposing horses to hock issues, stifle issues, sacro-iliac issues and kissing spines. The Brighton, England, farrier explores negative plantar angles, their potential link to posture, and vice versa, how they affect posture and the associated pathologies. He also explores shoeing protocols for negative plantar angles as outlined in the published papers.
You’ll Learn: Why leaning on the fundamentals of farriery serves the horse well.
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
Yogi Sharp, DipWCF, BSc(Hons) PCert, is a practicing farrier, PhD candidate in Farriery Science, and founder of The Equine Documentalist. Driven by the principle that hoof health impacts the entire horse, Yogi established his platform to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world practice. Through CPD courses, webinars, and evidence-based articles, he delivers cutting-edge insights directly to horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians.
