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2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Burney Chapman Memorial Lecture, Presented by Life Data Labs How Our Understanding of Laminitis Has Changed: Nutrition, Care & Mechanics

August 23, 2026 | Posted in Education

Tackling one of equine medicine's more daunting diseases takes a complete strategy. Explore how historical insights and modern, evidence-based practices empower farriers to safeguard horses at risk and support those in active recovery. Shane Westman 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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[Video] 2026 Summit Workshop Preview with Hall of Fame Farrier Patrick Reilly

By Jeff Cota posted on January 6, 2026 | Posted in Education

International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Famer Dr. Renate Weller leads a highly informative, interactive panel discussion with International Horseshoeing Hall of Famers Patrick Reilly of Rowan University and Steve Kraus of Cornell University as they tackle real-world heel pain cases that illustrate the complexities of diagnosis and treatment.

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Veteran Farriers Offer Advice to Horseshoeing Graduates

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on July 21, 2025 | Posted in Clients, Business Practices, Education, Forging, Safety & Healthcare, Trimming

American Farriers Journal gathered advice from your peers to share with you in your first year after horseshoeing school

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Creative Ways to Use Modern Materials

By Maclaren Krueger posted on May 3, 2025 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing

There are a plethora of options when it comes to modern materials, many of which can be used in conjunction with each other to offer the most structure or support.

Creativity is Key When Working with Modern Materials

Aluminum, synthetics, plastics, adhesives and foam can have meaningful impacts on horses

By Maclaren Krueger posted on April 11, 2025 | Posted in Shoeing

Modern shoeing materials can pose unique challenges. The learning curve can be steep and the price tag higher than steel, but sometimes the horse’s needs require farriers to think outside the box.

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[Video] Farrier Shane Westman Delivers Inspiring Closing Remarks at 2025 International Hoof-Care Summit

January 24, 2025 | Posted in Education

We closed out the 22nd annual event with Woodland, Calif., farrier Shane Westman delivering the closing motivational lecture. He is one of the industry’s most enthusiastic supporters of hoof-care education.

This Week

Hoof-Care Highlights: Oct. 26, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 26, 2024

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Hoof-Care Highlights: Oct. 5, 2024

By American Farriers Journal Staff posted on October 5, 2024

This Week: Hoof-care professionals across the country and the ocean are sharing what they know with others in the industry through social media, webinars and videos. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Equine Diagnostic Imaging: What Must a Farrier Know?

September 20, 2024 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Shoeing

In his role as the University of California-Davis farrier, Shane Westman has the rare opportunity to apply various modern materials on horses at the veterinary teaching hospital. Westman explores the world of materials beyond steel that are available to today’s farrier. He’ll review their uses, benefits, and drawbacks.

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Modern Materials: Gimmick or Game-Changer

September 20, 2024 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Shoeing

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Organized & Efficient to Better Serve Farriers w/Oleo Acres: 2025 Supply Shop of the Year

Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.

Events

The Smart Way to Feed Horses - Part 2

Date: 09/15/26

Location: CO

Progressive Hoof Care Practitioners are hosting a two-part webinar, The Smart Way to Feed Horses. The clinician is Carol Layton.

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Equilox International

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