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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Maintaining & Repairing Hand Tools

Dull or damaged tools drag down your efficiency and drain your wallet. Farriers can learn simple, professional maintenance and repair techniques to keep hand tools performing like new and dramatically extend their working lifespan.Mark Aikens will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Horseshoe Modifications Based on Equine Conformation Evaluation

Every hammer blow and modification should serve a clear anatomical purpose. Farriers can discover how to apply targeted shoe modifications that address specific conformational deviations, old injuries, and limb pathologies without compromising total-body function. Michael Wildenstein will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Is Hind Hoof Balance Linked to Spinal issues?

Can hind hoof balance actually trigger back, stifle, and hock pain? Farriers can dive into the research behind negative plantar angles and camped-under posture to understand whole-body pathologies and master evidence-based shoeing protocols.Yogi Sharp will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

It’s a Business!

Craftsmanship builds your reputation, but smart business operations build your livelihood. Farriers can unlock five decades of hard-won wisdom to master pricing structure, control overhead, and run a highly sustainable practice. Steve Kraus will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Special Equine Limb Dissection

Anatomy isn't just theory—it's the foundation of every trim and shoe placement. Farriers can go beneath the skin in an extended limb dissection to inspect critical internal structures firsthand and deepen their anatomical precision. Mitch Taylor will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Henry Heymering Legacy Lecture, Presented by American Farriers Journal Ground Reaction Force in Application

How do shoe placement and web width actually alter ground reaction forces under load? Farriers can explore rare FWCF award-winning research that replaces anecdotal theories with hard biomechanical data across multiple arena surfaces. Cody Gregory will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Respective Responsibilities: The Foundation of a Successful Business

Great horseshoeing skills won't keep your doors open if the business side falls apart. Farriers can learn proven financial, inventory, and client management strategies to build a highly profitable, sustainable practice that withstands industry challenges. Esco Buff will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Shoeing for Strength & the Importance of Third Phase Intervention

Three decades at the anvil teach lessons that textbooks simply can't capture. Farriers can unlock proven, field-tested insights from a Hall of Famer to maintain hoof wall integrity and capsular health throughout every shoeing and trimming cycle. Nigel Fennell will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Physiological Factors that Influence the Distal Limb

How does the hoof capsule absorb impact under massive workloads? Join Stuart Muir to explore locomotion dynamics and learn targeted shoeing strategies that farriers use to control load distribution and restore distal limb function. Stuart Muir will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.
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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Strategies for Evaluating Horses to Maximize Hoof Care

Looking beyond the foot changes everything. Learn how connecting full-body posture and movement to hoof wear empowers farriers to tailor individual shoeing plans that protect soundness and unleash athletic performance. Mike Stine will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.


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PRODUCTS

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Farriery - Foal to Racehorse

$46.00

Farriery- Foal to Racehorse is a crucial development process. It requires bi-weekly to monthly maintenance to correct angular limb deformities in newborns, support rapid bone growth in yearlings, and finally apply high-performance racing plates to withstand immense concussion and wear of race training. 

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Corrective farriery- Volume 2

$65.00

Corrective Farriery: Volume II focuses directly on advanced mechanical hoof repair, modern synthetic materials, and hospital-level trauma care. Edited by Dr. Simon Curtis alongside. a international team of equine experts, this volume provides practical guidance on using modern acrylics, fiberglass, and glue-on technologies rather than traditional nails. It offers specialized shoeing protocols for managing severe hoof cracks, supporting healing bone fractures, and detailing how professional farriers can work seamlessly alongside veterinary surgeons in a clinical environment. 

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Corrective farriery- Volume 1

$65.00

Corrective Farriery: Volume I is a highly regarded textbook that bridges the gap between traditional horseshoeing and modern veterinary science. Edited by renowned farrier Dr. Simon Curtis, this book provides farriers and veterinarians with a deep understanding of hoof anatomy, development, and pathology. It offers. practical, step-by-step guidance on advanced remedial shoeing techniques, hoof capsule repair, and managing complex conditions like laminitis. 

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The Hoof of the Horse by Simon Curtis

$129.00

The Hoof of the Horse will take you on a journey tracing the development of the equine hoof, from its beginning in the mare’s uterus all the way to old age. Written by world-renowned Hall of Fame farrier and author Simon Curtis, this 188-page hardcover book is a book to be read by anyone interested in the horse and how its unique hoof works.

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The Farrier by Simon Curtis

$150.00

The Farrier is a stunning visual tribute to the farrier’s trade, captured by world-renowned farrier and author Simon Curtis. This exclusive, 350-page limited-edition book takes readers on a pictorial journey across six continents, showcasing the incredible diversity of horse breeds, working environments, and farrier practices worldwide.

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