Dave Erb of VICTORY Racing Plate Co. tells American Farriers Journal about their newest nail, a line of rolled horseshoe nails, which they are unveiling to 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees.

Roger Newman of SomerSong Forge tells American Farriers Journal about about a product he created 4 years ago to make transportation, storage and working conditions a more user-friendly experience. 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees are able to see and experience this portable farrier tool table up-close.

Lou Sposito of Stonewell Bodies tells American Farriers Journal about their new walk-in designed trailer, which 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees are able to experience on the trade show floor. This trailer was made to fill in a gap Stonewell saw in the market, and is the first of it's type in their line of products.

Scott Lampert of ONTRACKEQUINE shows American Farriers Journal their software that documents and records horses so professionals like the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees, can better analyze issues like lameness.

Ken Scott of PurdyBilt by UPSCO tells American Farriers Journal about their many options in caps and trailers, including the F3 they were displaying for 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees.

Jim Phillips of The Better Bandage Company tells American Farriers Journal about their unique poultice product for horses that they are showing 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit attendees.

While it is true that increased weight exaggerates motion, the cost of that added motion is fatigue. Fatigue is due to the increased energy required to put that weight into motion. Horses with heavier shoeing packages work harder than those shod light; it is as simple as that. There is no better support to this point than the fact that so many trainers elect to race barefooted in big races, especially in second-heat races. A few special horses gait better with added weight and overcome the fatigue factor to win. Donato Hanover was a great example of this.

At the 2012 AAEP Convention, American Farriers Journal editor/publisher Frank Lessiter speaks with Lou Sposito of Stonewell Bodies about trends in farrier rigs.

At the 2012 AAEP Convention, American Farriers Journal editor/publisher Frank Lessiter speaks with Kevin Keeler of Equine Innovations about the value of hoof stands.

IHCS Speaker Frank Dugan (Vettec) gives us a sneak peek into the unique Vettec clinic Tuesday, January 29 at the 2013 International Hoof-Care Summit.