The 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit (IHCS) is officially open for registration, welcoming farriers, equine veterinarians, and hoof-care professionals from around the world to Covington, Kentucky, on February 3–6, 2026. This premier hoof-care conference returns to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center—just across the river from Cincinnati—for four days of intensive education, wet labs, dissections, networking, and the world’s largest hoof-care product trade show.
Why Attend the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit?
Every winter, thousands of hoof-care professionals gather at the Summit for nonstop classroom sessions, hands-on workshops, roundtables, live demos, and product showcases. The 2026 event continues this tradition with a powerful lineup designed to deliver practical, real-world solutions that farriers and equine practitioners can apply immediately.
Attendees gain access to:
▪️Dozens of hours of hoof-care lectures and case-based learning
▪️Anatomy and dissection labs led by elite educators
▪️Interactive problem-solving on trimming, shoeing, and lameness
▪️Exclusive product launches and demonstrations
▪️High-value networking with experts and suppliers
▪️The largest hoof-care trade show in the world
Special Wet Labs & Hands-On Education
This year’s Summit includes several limited-seat, specialized training sessions:
2-Hour VIP Hands-On Dissection Wet Lab with Paige Poss — $199
A dynamic limb dissection experience exploring structure, function, and pathology before, during, and after dissection.
NEW! 2-Hour Heel-Pain Workshop with Dr. Renate Weller — $199
An interactive, advanced session breaking down real-world heel-pain cases—from diagnosis to treatment strategies.
Special 2-Hour Equine Limb Dissection with Mitch Taylor — $99
International Horseshoeing Hall of Famer Mitch Taylor leads a deeper dive into limb anatomy and critical hoof structures.
Attendance for all add-on sessions is limited.
A Note for Equine Care Customers — Special $75 Discount
As part of this year’s educational partnership, Equine Care customers receive an exclusive $75 discount toward a full 4-day registration for the 2026 International Hoof-Care Summit.
Many hoof-care professionals who rely on Equine Care products shared that this event has transformed the way they approach hoof balance, trimming strategies, corrective shoeing, and client communication. Because of that strong connection, Equine Care is extending a special offer to help customers attend the Summit at a reduced rate.
Simply use the discount code EQUINECARE during online registration to automatically save $75.00 on your full conference pass.
The Equine Care team encourages customers to take advantage of this opportunity to join the industry’s most educational hoof-care gathering and experience the powerful mix of training, research, and hands-on knowledge the Summit is known for.
Bonus: 1-Year American Farriers Journal Subscription
During registration, attendees can choose to receive a complimentary 1-year Print + Digital subscription (8 issues) to American Farriers Journal—a leading resource for farrier research, case studies, and business insights.
Registration Details & How to Save Your Seat
4-Day Registration Price: $529.00
(Add-on labs/workshops priced separately)
To register:
- Visit the official registration page
https://www.americanfarriers.com/ihcs - Complete the attendee form
- Add any optional wet labs or workshops
- Apply discount code EQUINECARE (ALL CAPS)
- Proceed to secure checkout
You can also register by phone or text:
📞 (262) 777-2401
📞 Toll-Free: (866) 839-8455
Mention “EQUINECARE” to apply your $75 discount.
