Cortona, Italy, veterinarian and farrier Hans Castelijns has worked with foals throughout his career. In this session, the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame member will share how this case was particularly challenging with multiple and severe angular deviations. It illustrates the techniques employed in detail and the results you can obtain with perseverance and commitment. This case also has a happy ending.

Compared to other areas in equine health, the hoof and lower limb are not as frequently studied in research. Who better to conduct the hoof research than those who pick up the horse’s foot every day?

Farriers face an uphill grind to maintain soundness in a horse that has navicular disease or palmar/plantar heel pain, particularly with those mounts that are expected to continue working for a living. In this presentation, Vernon, Texas, farrier Blane Chapman reviews the work he has completed, as well as discusses the practical management solutions he's used to help the horses in his practice.

Australian farrier Wesley Stewart has been a farrier for more than 3 decades. With a commitment to continuing education, he has developed a book covering New South Wales and Victoria, and a variety of horses. In this session, he'll share his experiences in providing hoof-care for a variety of horses, ranging from dressage to reiners. In addition to sharing what running  a successful operation in southeast Australia is like, he'll also provide tips he's developed over his career.