How short is too short- and how long is too long? Explore how ground reaction forces, soft footing, and internal strain impact the horse's foot, giving farriers an objective framework to measure ideal toe length. Yogi Sharp will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Rehabilitating a lame horse isn't just about restoring soundness; it's about restoring performance. Explore how conventional and split-shoe techniques help farriers bridge the gap between initial healing and athletic return. Bart Halsberghe will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com. 

This Week's Lineup:

• Footing & Biomechanics
• Managing Hoof Cracks
• Steroids & Insulin Dysregulation
• Lateral Extension Whip Across Bar Shoe
• Learning from Mistakes

Hall of Fame veterinarian George "Marvin" Beeman passed away. He was 93.

This Week's Lineup:

• Extensor Tendons
• Discipline-Specific Lameness
• Powers of Observation
• Unloading the DDFT
• Oregon Horseshoeing School

Kansas farrier Jerry Mathews passed away August 1, 2026. He was 77.

This Week's Lineup:

• Frog Support Pad
• Laminitis Management
• Case of the Month
• Forging a Specimen Shoe
• Glue-On Education