Volume 5 | October 6, 2026 | 112 Days To Go
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Hosted by American Farriers Journal
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January 26-29, 2027 | Covington, Ky.
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Check out the latest Summit news and updates. |
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As we enter the final quarter of 2026, small businesses are often searching for ways to reduce their tax burden. One way to do so is by investing in yourself.
Each year, tax deductions fall through the cracks and farriers end up shelling out hard-earned money that could remain in your pockets. According to 26 U.S. Code § 162, farriers may claim deductions for “all the ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred during the taxable year in carrying on any trade or business.”
“You may be able to deduct the cost of work-related education expenses paid during the year if you’re a self-employed individual …,” according to the Internal Revenue Service. “To be deductible, your expenses must be for education that (1) maintains or improves skills needed in your present work or (2) your employer or the law requires to keep your present salary, status or job. … Expenses that you can deduct include:
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- Tuition, books, supplies, lab fees, and similar items.
- Certain transportation and travel costs.
- Other educational expenses, such as the cost of research.
- In certain cases, eligible educators may also be able to deduct a limited amount of work-related education expenses.
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In addition, ordinary and necessary expenses that generally apply to farrier businesses include:
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- Airfare
- Automobile expenses (either the standard mileage rate or the percentage of business auto expenses, such as payments, insurance, fuel, repairs, etc.)
- Train and bus tickets
- Car rentals
- Hotels
- Meals (50% is deductible).
- Parking
- Taxis
- Tolls
- Books, magazines and videos required for your business.
- Business entertainment (50% is deductible)
- Business meals (50% is deductible)
- Continuing education seminars and conferences
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All this to say, don't forget to include your Summit registration on your 2026 tax deductions!
Still need to get your registration pass? Choose a pass that fits your schedule and budget. We offer 4-day, 2-day, 1-day and Trade Show only passes. Check out the pricing and secure your spot here.
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Jeff Cota
Editor
American Farriers Journal
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Checkout the full list of the exhibitors you can expect to see at the 2027 Summit!
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There are 89 exhibitors confirmed and more are booked each week! Bolded below are the 2027 Educational Partners.
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- Fletcher Forge and Tool
- G.E. Forge & Tool
- Georgia Farrier Supply
- Gesundehufe.ch
- Glue-U Adhesives
- Grooms Hand
- Hawthorne Products
- Hemp for Horses
- Horse Hoof Products
- Ingraham Equine Podiatry
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JH Forge
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Kahn Forge
- KAUFFMAN'S Premium Equine Supplements
- Kawell USA
- Kentucky Horseshoeing School
- Keystone Leather
- Kombat Boots
- Life Data Labs
- Lineage Metallurgical
- Livingston Technologies
- Lone Peak Forge
- Mad Barn
- Madsteed
- Magnus Magnetica
- Mark Ling Blacksmith
- MFC Horseshoeing Tools
- Miller's Farrier Service (Miller Cool Tools)
- Motivity Equine
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Mustad USA
- Myron McLane Aprons
- Nanric
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- Nature Farms Farrier Supply
- NC Tool
- Nordic Forge
- Northeast Farrier Supply
- Nutramax
- Oleo Acres Farrier & Blacksmith Supply
- Pathfinder Farrier Products
- Platinum Performance
- Precision Canada
- Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners
- Ranchers Preferred LLC
- Schwartz Farrier Supply
- SmartEquine
- Stonewell Bodies
- Strahlfoili
- Texas Farrier Supply
- The Eight Pillars of Equine Podiatry
- The National Alliance of Equine Practitioners
- TK Steelworks
- Triple Crown
- Vetericyn Animal Wellness
- VICTORY Racing Plate
- Visani Horseshoes
- WALL-E Industries
- Well-Shod
- Yoder Blacksmith Supplies
- Yukon Forge
- Zoetis
- Zorgen Enterprises
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Don't Miss These Leading-Industry Speakers
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↓ Check out the full speaker list and session agenda! ↓
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"Spent the week in Cincinnati at the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit. The knowledge gained and experience was immeasurable. Thankful for those who have helped me thus far and continue to push me to be a better me for the horse. Here’s to a prosperous 2026!"
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— Lane Rowland, Stephenville, Texas
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Have you booked your hotel room yet?
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Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
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per night based on block availability
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The Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter is connected by an enclosed skywalk to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Overnight Parking is $12/night in hotel parking garage. Call ahead to inquire about truck parking.
Book your room online or call 877-465-9282. Be sure to mention "Lessiter Publications: International Hoof-Care Summit" when booking your room over the phone
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter
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per night based on block availability
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The Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter also has rooms available for Summit Attendees. While there is no skywalk that connects to the Convention Center, it is directly across the street. Overnight Parking is $12/night in hotel parking garage. Call ahead to inquire about truck parking.
Book your room online or call 877-465-9282. Be sure to mention "Lessiter Publications: International Hoof-Care Summit" when booking your room over the phone.
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Still Need to Save Your Seat?
Save $30 off the Full Rate.
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Register for a 4-day, 2-day, 1-day or Trade Show only pass by calling/texting (262) 777-2401or click the register button below.
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"It's always hard to get away from a 300-horse practice, but it is always worth it!"
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— Emmanuel Kempf, Seymour, Iowa
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2027 Educational Partners
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