Conference Updates

Get a Sneak Peek at Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck's 2027 Summit Sessions

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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2027 Summit Sessions Preview with Steve Kraus

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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[Video] 2027 Summit Sessions Preview with Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck

jcota@lesspub.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:56 -0400

Don't miss Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit this Jan. 26-29 in Covington, Ky.

Watch A Sneak Peak of Stuart Muir's 2027 Summit Sessions

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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[Video] 2027 Summit Sessions Preview with Steve Kraus

jcota@lesspub.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:56 -0400

Don't miss International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Steve Kraus at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit this Jan. 26-29 in Covington, Ky.

Methodology & Science of Dorsal Rounding

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Steven Beane will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

[Video] 2027 Summit Sessions Preview with Stuart Muir

jcota@lesspub.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:56 -0400

Don't miss Stuart Muir at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit this Jan. 26-29 in Covington, Ky.

JUST ADDED! Steven Beane, FWCF, to Take the Stage

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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International Hoof-Care Summit 2027 Countdown: October

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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Never Attended the Summit? Enter To Win Free 4-Day Registration

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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Invest in Yourself While Diminishing Your Tax Burden

jcota@lesspub.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As we enter the final quarter of 2026, small businesses are often searching for ways to reduce their tax burden. One way to do so is by investing in yourself.

The Equine Documentalist Yogi Sharp Shares a Sneak Peek of his Upcoming Presentations at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:00 -0400

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State-of-the-Art Treatment of Keratoma

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Equine keratomas can cause persistent, puzzling lameness by compressing internal foot structures. Farriers and vets can explore how advanced imaging like CT and MRI leads to precise localization, enabling minimally invasive surgical removal and successful post-op recovery. Maarten Oosterlinck will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Discounted Pricing Ends after September 30!

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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Maintaining & Repairing Hand Tools

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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.

Hoof MD Returns to the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit as a Bronze Level Partner

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400

The International Hoof-Care Summit is proud to welcome Hoof MD back as a Bronze Level Educational Partner for the 2027 event set to take place in Covington, Ky.

Horseshoe Modifications Based on Equine Conformation Evaluation

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

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.

Is Hind Hoof Balance Linked to Spinal issues?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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.

Don't Miss the 24th Annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Covington, Ky!

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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It’s a Business!

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

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.

Special Equine Limb Dissection

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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.

International Hoof-Care Summit 2027 Countdown: September

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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.

Respective Responsibilities: The Foundation of a Successful Business

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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.

Shoeing for Strength & the Importance of Third Phase Intervention

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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.

Taking the Stage: Nigel Fennell, Cody Gregory, Mike Wildentein

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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Physiological Factors that Influence the Distal Limb

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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.

Strategies for Evaluating Horses to Maximize Hoof Care

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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.

How to be Accurate about the Hoof Balance You Create

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Subjective opinions are no longer enough in modern hoof care. Farriers can discover how to capture objective, quantifiable hoof balance measurements that justify interventions, improve clinical outcomes, and clearly demonstrate progress to clients and veterinarians. Yogi Sharp will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.

Hoof Wound Healing: Differences & Similarities with Skin Wounds

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Why do foot wounds present such unique recovery challenges? Join Hall of Fame veterinarian Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck as he bridges general wound healing principles with equine hoof morphology, offering actionable methods to safeguard long-term hoof function. Maarten Oosterlinck will be a speaker at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. To learn more and register for the event, visit IHCS2027.com.