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2021 INTERNATIONAL HOOF-CARE SUMMIT PROGRAM COMING SOON...

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2021 Speaker Announcements Coming soon! here are just a few footcare Experts who spoke at the 2020 conference...

JIM FERRIE
FWCF

J & A Farriery
Perth, Scotland

MITCH TAYLOR
CJF, AWCF

Kentucky Horseshoeing School
Richmond, Ky.

NICK DENSON
IFS

Denson’s Farrier Service
Sagamore Beach, Mass.

STEVE KRAUSE
CJF, APF

Senior Lecturer
Cornell University
Ithaca, N.Y.

DAVID GIZA
APF-I

Genesis Farriers
Culpepper, Va.

DAVID GILLIAM

Equisport Hoof Care
Flower Mound, Texas

FRANK REILLY
DVM, APF-I

Equine Medical and Surgical Associates
West Chester, Pa.

SAMMY PITTMAN
DVM

Innovative Equine Podiatry
Collinsville, Texas

MIKE STINE
CJF II, RJF, APF-I

Equine Dynamics
Marshville, N.C.

HAYDN PRICE

Farrier
Usk, Wales

DAVID BARRON

ISU Insurance Solutions Group
Woodinville, Wash.

MARK TRUSSLER
FWCF

Trussler Farrier Services
Sturton-By-Stow, England

PAUL SKAGGS
MS, CJF, APF

Paul Skaggs Horseshoeing
Fults, Ill.

MAARTEN OSTELINCK
DVM, PhD, Dip ECVSMR, ECVS

Department of Surgery of Domestic Animals
Ghent University, Belgium

Daily Agenda

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Registration Time

Stop by the Summit registration desk at the Duke Energy Center to pick up your attendee badge and materials, including five valuable bonuses jam-packed with critical hoof-care information. To continue your footcare education once you return home from the 16th annual International Hoof-Care Summit, you’ll be able to review at your leisure the latest tips, tricks and techniques gleaned from the very best minds in the footcare world in these five free bonuses valued at $557.70. These free bonuses alone will pay for the cost of your Summit registration!

8:30 to 9:30 a.m., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Equine Nutrition: A Farrier’s Tool

Join 2019 Educational Partner Life Data Labs and farrier Darren Owen as they provide two special 1-hr educational presentations on nutrition. Sign up here for this educational presentation. Summit attendees must register for this session before Jan. 18, 2019 to secure a spot.

9:00 to 10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Special Footcare Clinic

2019 Educational Partner Vettec provides two special hands-on clinics. Attendees can visit several stations to learn about the use and application of Vettec materials for various hoof-care needs. Each station will feature a different application. Enrollment for each clinic session is limited to 50 participants. Sign up here by Jan. 18, 2018 for this special hand-on experience.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Overweight Horses And Metabolic Conditions

Join SmartPak, Educational Partner for the 2019 International Hoof-Care Summit, as they provide two special 1-hour presentations focusing on join health. Sign up here for this educational presentation. Summit attendees must register for this session before Jan. 18, 2019 to secure a spot.

12:50 to 1:00 p.m.

Where Footcare Comes First

American Farriers Journal staff will outline proven steps to help you get the highest possible rate of return from your Summit attendance. They'll also share a motivational presentation to kick off the International Hoof-Care Summit.

1:00 to 1:50 p.m.

General Session: Anatomy Review: Form And Function

It is crucial for farriers to understand hoof and lower limb anatomy to better serve the horse. But is it clear how these components work together and what occurs when there are disruptions to these parts that inhibit or stop performance?

In this dissection, Kentucky Horseshoeing School’s Mitch Taylor will review the anatomy of the hoof and lower limb, focusing on key components and highlight several points crucial to sustained performance of the horse.

Mitch Taylor
Kentucky Horseshoeing School

1:50 to 2:05 p.m.

Hallway Networking Opportunities

Stretch your legs while sharing footcare ideas with others. Attendees find all of the hallway-networking opportunities alone are well worth the price of attending the Summit.

2:05 to 2:55 p.m.

General Session: Working Together For The Horse Lecture, Presented By Dechra —
A Case Study For Successful Veterinarian And Farrier Teamwork

There is no denying the need for veterinarians and farriers to work together for the good of the horse. So why does this relationship break down in certain cases?

In this unique presentation, equine veterinarian Bob Grisel of Hoschton, Ga., and farrier Tim Shannon of Moreno Valley Calif., will provide their key insights for working with the complementary colleague. This duo has never worked together, so they will be presented with a case history. By reviewing this case, they will discuss not only their approaches for treating a horse with a navicular issue, but also how they work with their colleague to ensure the best outcome for the horse.

Dr. Bob Grisel
equine veterinarian, Hoschton, Ga.

Tim Shannon
farrier, Moreno Valley, Calif.

2:55 to 3:10 p.m.

Best Speaker Recognition And Awards

Three individuals from last year’s International Hoof-Care Summit will be recognized for their outstanding presentations, as rated by attendees.

3:10 to 4:25 p.m.

6 ‘How-To’ Hoof-Care Product Knowledge Clinics

Helpful Advice For Better Results.
Managing Leverage To Treat Lameness And Enhance Performance With The Freedom Shoe.
Mapping, Grading Distortions And Trimming.Can They Be Done Together?
Nutritional Imbalance: The Effect On Hoof Quality.
Tips For Successful And Appropriate Client Conversations About Horse Health.
Helpful Tips For Frog And Sole Support.

View the 2019 Program for additional information

4:25 to 5:15 p.m.

Take A Break On Your Way To The Hilton Netherland Hotel

Head over from the Duke Energy Center to our host hotel during this short break and get ready for a double block of roundtables.

5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

8 Informative And Inspiring Hoof-Care Roundtables

Hands-On Anatomy Warm-Ups.
Addressing Breakover For The Performance Horse.
Synthetic Footing And Traction Concerns.
Managing Mismatched Feet.
Shoeing The Dressage Horse.
Better Business Practices To Energize Your Practice.
Attracting Clients; Determining Which Ones To Keep.
For New Farriers (Apprentice To Third Year) Only.

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6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

8 More Hoof-Care Roundtables

Hands-On Anatomy Warm-Ups.
Addressing Breakover For The Performance Horse.
Synthetic Footing And Traction Concerns.
Managing Mismatched Feet.
Shoeing The Dressage Horse.
Better Business Practices To Energize Your Practice.
Attracting Clients; Determining Which Ones To Keep.
For New Farriers (Apprentice To Third Year) Only.

View the 2019 Program for additional information

Learn Successful Hoof-Care Strategies From These Top Experts and Many More!

Jay Tovey

Bedfordshire, England farrier Jay Tovey has over 20 years of farrier experience and has many distinguishing accomplishments, including passing the Fellowship exam in 2017 — an achievement held by only a handful of people in the world. He was also awarded Farriery examiner and judge by The Worshipful Company of Farriers. Tovey was a farrier for the 2012 Olympics in London.

Dr. Simon Curtis

Simon Curtis is a practicing farrier and worldwide lecturer from New Market, England. With 40 years of hoof-care experience, he has demonstrated farriery on six continents and published three textbooks on farrier practices. Curtis was awarded a doctorate for his project studying the development of the foal's hoof and has completed a six year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the University of Central Lancashire. Among many of his accomplishments, Curtis was awarded an Honorary Associateship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, being the first farrier to ever receive this award.

Mike Wildenstein

Mike Wildenstein is among only four people in the world to have passed the distinguished Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers examination in the United Kingdom with an “Honors” designation, as well as one of only a handful of farriers in the U.S. who have passed the Fellowship exam. He spent 19 years as resident farrier and adjunct associate professor at Cornell University and continues to share his knowledge through clinics, consultations and various other forms of media.