Achieving optimal conformation in the developing young horse is important for economic as well as functional purposes, maintains Robert J. Hunt. Hunt also outlines the need for surgical manipulation to take advantage of the growth potential at the physis and techniques to enhance growth or retard bone growth.  (Total Run Time: 51 minutes, 31 Seconds; File size: 47 Megabytes)

Michael Steward has had tremendous success treating laminitis as well as other lameness issues with his system of wooden shoes. In this presentation, Steward shares the science behind the success of this cost-effective treatment.  (Total Run Time: 1 hour, 7 minutes; File size: 54 Megabytes)

Esco Buff, who holds a Ph.D in business administration, has developed a simple, practical approach to the farrier business that you don't need an advanced degree to understand. You'll leave this session with many new ideas for building a solid foundation for your hoof-care business. (Total Run Time: 1 hour, 3 minutes; File size: 51 Megabytes)

Radiographs can help spot structural changes within a laminitic foot and serve as an essential guide when trimming and shoeing a horse with chronic laminitis, says Stephen O'Grady. O'Grady cites different chronic laminitis cases to illustrate radiographic interpretation, application to the foot and reveal eventual outcomes. (Total Run Time: 1 hour, 4 minutes; File size: 58 Megabytes)

Hans Castelijns says the goal of therapeutic shoeing with these soft tissue injuries is to keep the healing tendon or ligament from overloading during rehabilitation. Castelijns suggests these shoeing strategies should be based on good diagnostics, including ultrasound. (Total Run Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes; File size: 83 Megabytes)

This audio CD features the top 10 speaker presentations from the International Hoof-Care Summit. With nearly 11 hours of information, this is the best way to supplement your hoof-care education.