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Focus on Hoof Care
for a Healthier Horse
January 21-24, 2020
Duke Energy Center and Hilton Netherland Plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio
2020
Attend the World’s Largest Equine
Footcare Event and Trade Show R E COMME
98.7%
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The 17th annual International Hoof-Care Summit, to be held
January 21-24, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio, is guaranteed to
deliver top-notch sessions and all-star speakers, providing OF PA S T A
T T ENDEE S
plenty of new ideas to save time, increase your profits and !
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your footcare work.
Hosted By American Farriers Journal And These Educational Partners ...
Register online today at IHCS2020.com #IHCS 1
Plan Out the Next
4 Days of Learning
and Get the Most Out of
Your Time at the Summit
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1:00 to 1:50 p.m. Now with evidence-based data collection
“Registration Time.” “Farrier Conversations and advanced diagnostics, has farriery
Pick up Summit materials, including Series, Presented by evolved in addressing the horse for its
FREE in-depth footcare materials includ- Anvil Brand — A Chat individual needs?
ed with registration. with Jim Ferrie and In this presentation, Usk, Wales, farrier
Craig Trnka.” Jim Ferrie Haydn Price will introduce this discussion.
8:30 to 9:30 a.m., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
– Rooms 200-205 He will lay out the application of con-
“Special Equine
We wanted to launch trolled study into the practicality of every-
Nutrition Session.”
the Summit’s general ses- day work and its impact on the industry.
– Rooms 200-205
sions with something fun Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
Farrier Darren Owen of Life
for the industry. We’ve Leave with considerations we should be
Data Labs will deliver this Craig Trnka
invited Hall of Fame far- making in our selection and application.
presentation, which will be
riers Jim Ferrie of New-
held twice. 2:55 to 3:10 p.m. “Best Speaker
milns, Scotland, and Craig Recognition and Awards.”
9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Trnka of Edgewood, N.M. – Rooms 200-205
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. In this session, the two Three individuals from last year’s Sum-
“Special Footcare Clinic.” will discuss their careers and challenges mit will be recognized for their outstand-
– Room 206 they’ve overcome over the decades. The ing presentations, as rated by attendees.
These hands-on footcare give-and-take format will make an enter-
workshops feature several taining talk. 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
workstations manned by Vettec clinicians. Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: “6 ‘How-To’ Hoof-Care Product
Take part or observe these. While this surely will be entertaining, be pre- Knowledge Clinics.”
pared to pick up gems that can change your We’re offering a series of informative
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.,
perspective on footcare. “How-To” clinics. You’ll select three of
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
these 20-minute sessions to attend.
“Special Equine 1:50 to 2:05 p.m.
(Each “How-To” session will be held 3
Management Session.” “Hallway Networking Opportunities.”
times during this time block.)
– Rooms 207-208 Stretch your legs while sharing footcare
SmartPak will deliver this talk, which ideas with others. 1. Shoeing Tips with
will be held twice. Castle Pads and
2:05 to 3:00 p.m.
12:50 to 1:00 p.m. Pour-in Urethanes.
“The Shoeing Process:
“Focus on Hoof Care Nick Denson, Castle Plastics
What We Already Know
for a Healthier Horse” – Room 211
... But if in Doubt Just
– Rooms 200-205 2. Causes of Microbial
Put a Bar Shoe on It!
American Farriers Journal staff will Haydn Price Infections and Topical
(Part 1)
outline proven steps to help you get the Treatment Protocols.
– Rooms 200-205
highest possible rate of return from your Sam Austin,
Years ago, the conventional remedy
Summit attendance. They’ll also share a Equine Digit Support
was to “just put a bar shoe on it.” And
motivational presentation to kick off the System
many farriers did.
IHCS. – Rooms 200-205
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3. Sole Searching: An Roundtable sessions tonight so that you
Exploration of Tissue. have a more focused selection to choose
Steve Foxworth, Equine from. These small group settings (32 held
Lameness Prevention Organization on Tuesday and Thursday evenings) offer
– Room 212 a remarkable learning atmosphere for
4. Over and Under information sharing.
Supplementation’s Select one of the following 8 Hoof-
Effect on the Hoof. Care Roundtables to attend. Topics
Mike Barker, Life Data Labs and moderators are:
– Room 208 1. Hands-On Anatomy Warm-Ups.
5. Hoof Moisture – Rosewood Room
Regulation: The This Roundtable will introduce three
Difference Between upcoming Summit lectures by utilizing
Feed Through Vs. Topical anatomy models relevant to specific
Application to Maintain program topics. Jim Ferrie, Dr. Maarten
a Healthy Hoof. Oosterlinck, and the team of David Giza,
Danvers Child, SmartPak Dr. Megan Mathias and Dr. Frank Reilly
– Room 207 will use Horse Science models from
6. Understanding how Allie Hayes as a “warm-up” to these lat-
Unique Adhesive er presentations. Attendees will rotate
Applications Will Help between three tables in 20-minute ses-
Your Business Grow. sions.
Esco Buff Vettec Why You Shouldn’t Miss These:
– Room 206 Pick up new ideas to learn even more
4:25 to 5:15 p.m. about upcoming Summit lectures and
“Take a Break On Your Way to the assist you in dealing with those problem
Hilton Netherland Hotel.” horses on your client list.
Head over from the Duke Energy Cen- 2. Addressing the
ter during this short break and get ready Clubfooted Horse.
for a double block of Roundtables. – Salon H/I
Stuart Muir, Lexington, Ky.
5:15 to 6:15 p.m. “8 Informative and 3. Recognizing and
Inspiring Hoof-Care Roundtables.” Overcoming Burnout.
Hearing that there are too many great – Salon B/C
footcare topics to choose from, we’ve Todd Allen,
listened to you and will repeat the two Vandergrift, Pa.
DUKE ENERGY CENTER, SECOND FLOOR
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205 203 203
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Registration
Open to Below
To Trade Show
(Third Floor) To Main
Entrance
All of the week’s morning and afternoon IHCS educational sessions
will be held on the second floor of the Duke Energy ConventionRosewood
Women
Center. The Trade Show is on the third floor.Men Rosewood Foye
Balcony
Open to
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4th Floor Balcony To Balcony
Entrance on 3rd floor Fo
4. Mechanics in Various Footing Types 10. Addressing the
for the Horse’s Job. Clubfooted Horse.
– Rookwood Room – Salon H/I
Jason Critton, Sedalia, Colo. Stuart Muir, Lexington, Ky.
5. Improving the Professionalism 11. Recognizing and
of the Industry. – Salon D/E Overcoming Burnout.
Darren Owen, Scottsville, Va.
– Salon B/C
6. Are We Looking at the
Todd Allen, Vandergrift, Pa.
Business the Wrong Way? (An
Interactive Analysis of Farrier 12. Mechanics in Various Footing
Business Practices.) Types for the Horse’s Job.
– Caprice 2/3 – Rookwood Room
Steve Kraus, Ithaca, N.Y. Jason Critton, Sedalia, Colo.
7. Veterinarian-Farrier 13. Improving the
Communication for the Best Professionalism of the Industry.
Outcome of the Patient. – Salon D/E
– Salon F/G Darren Owen, Scottsville, Va.
Mark Aikens, Norwich, England 14. Are We Looking at the
8. For New Farriers (Apprentice to Business the Wrong Way? (An
205 203
Third
203
Year) Only. Interactive Analysis of Farrier
– Hilton Continental Ballroom
Business Practices.)
200 201
(This session will focus on building a
farrier business geared for success.)
202
– Caprice 2/3
Steve Kraus, Ithaca, N.Y.
UNLIMITED
Bob Smith and Tiffany Gardner,
Pacific Coast Horseshoeing 15. Veterinarian-Farrier POSSIBILITIES
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Outcome of the Patient. tabs, both Aluminum and
6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
– Salon F/G Steel, with our patented
“8 More Hoof-Care Roundtables.”
Mark Aikens, Norwich, England blister application system.
Select another Hoof-Care Roundtable
to share what’s working for you, ask ques- 16. For New Farriers • Create customized glue-on
tions and learn from other attendees. (Apprentice to Third Year) Only. shoes on site to meet the
9. H
ands-On Anatomy Warm-Ups. – Hilton Continental Ballroom needs of your customer.
– Rosewood Room Bob Smith and Tiffany Gardner, Apply the Hanton tabs
(Repeated session, see Hoof-Care Pacific Coast Horseshoeing to any steel or aluminum
Roundtable #1.) School, Plymouth, Calif. manufactured shoe or to a
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. sponsored by VICTORY. See the top
“Registration Time.” shoes on display in the AFJ booth during
If you haven’t registered, pick up your the three Wednesday and Thursday
guide to the Summit, along with extra Trade Show sessions.
gifts from American Farriers Journal and 9:00 to 9:50 a.m.
sponsors. The Burney Chapman
8:00 to 8:05 a.m. Memorial Lecture,
“Get the Most Out of Presented By Life
Your Time at the IHCS.” Data Labs — “Current
Dr Maarten Oosterlinck
– Rooms 200-205 Concepts on
Before this morning’s opening general Biomechanical Basics of
session, learn how to spot the real gems Therapeutic Farriery.”
in today’s program. American Farriers – Rooms 200-205
Journal staff will outline proven steps to For centuries, farriery
help you select the specific sessions that has been a craft relying
will be most valuable in furthering your merely on tradition, personal experience
hoof-care education. and empirical evidence. However, over
the last decades, an increasing number
8:05 to 8:55 a.m.
of studies have provided insight in the
“Diagnosing and
biomechanics of the hoof, and evidence-
Treating Canker (Part
based data on the effect of specific trim-
2: Effect on the Equine
ming and shoeing techniques is gradually
Foot & Body).”
Dave Giza becoming available.
– Rooms 200-205
In this presentation, University of
The stench is diagnos-
Ghent researcher Maarten Oosterlinck
tically distinctive — the
will show how objective and quantitative
tendrils from the sole
tools to employ routinely in the assess-
unmistakable — and for
ment of equine locomotion and farriery
a horse with canker, the Dr. Frank Reilly techniques are gradually becoming avail-
ONLY $60
clock is already ticking
able to the equine clinician and farrier.
by the time you notice the signs. In this
This presentation reviews the current
per set + S&H presentation, Culpeper, Va., farrier Dave
biomechanical concepts that are impor-
Giza and West Chester, Pa., veterinarian
tant for evidence-based application of
Dr. Frank Reilly will share their evidence-
trimming and shoeing techniques in the
based research in equine canker treat-
treatment of lameness.
ment protocol along with tools for treat-
The main issues that will be discussed
ment and cure. From identifying factors
are hoof balance, shock absorption,
that cause numerous canker outbreaks,
grip vs. sliding, the pressure distribution
to assessing the impact of mud or foot-
within the hoof, and hoof breakover. Also,
ing on disease contraction, to evaluating
possible effects on the hoof mechanism
ADVANTAGES: canker symptoms that extend beyond
have to be considered. Ideally, these
• Stops the pain quickly the hoof — this presentation will provide
issues should be considered in the pre-
• Works with or without shoeing the answers needed to successfully treat
vention of injury rather than in the treat-
• Realigns the hoof wall to the coffin bone rather than euthanize.
ment of established pathology.
• Painless application Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
• Easy to apply This highly successful veterinarian-farrier
Gain a perspective on how evidence-based
• Multiple sizes available team has been researching and treat-
farriery is providing more clarity in discus-
ALSO AVAILABLE: ing equine canker for the past 12 years,
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who make up the horse’s care team.
session will enable you to understand the
vital roles veterinarians and farriers play in 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
the identification, treatment and preven- “Trade Show Time.”
tion of this disease. Get your first glimpse of all of the new
products for 2020 and talk one-on-one
8:55 to 9:00 a.m.
with company experts. You also can
“Recognizing Summit Mail-In
purchase a lunch so you can take advan-
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– Rooms 200-205 discuss ideas with more than 130 Trade
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1:15 to 2:15 p.m. practices to share their advice:
“5 Powerful Hoof-Care Classrooms.” Mike Stine, Marshville, N.C.
Choose from 5 Hoof-Care Classrooms Daniel Watson, Marshall, Va.
for specialized footcare learning that fits Sam Zalesky, Rood & Riddle
your exact wants and needs. Send oth- Equine Hospital, Lexington, Ky.
ers from your group to other Hoof-Care Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: Take
Classroom sessions to pick up valuable home practical tips for the common foot
footcare ideas — then later compare the problems encountered with these horses. TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES,
ideas each of you harvested.
Hoof-Care Classroom #3 PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS
Hoof-Care Classroom #1
“Recognizing and Treating Angular Limb
“BETTER BUSINESS or Flexural Deformities in Foals.”
SERIES: Don’t Sink the – Rooms 200-205
Boat! Be the Captain of Conference Director’s Note: A com-
Your Finances.” mon criticism of the Summit by attend-
– Room 211 David Barron ees is that there are too many class-
Almost everything we rooms to chose from in each class-
do in the business of hoof care is based room block. To provide opportunity to
on anecdotal information passed to us by learn from multiple presenters, we are
others, or concocted by ourselves after repeating this classroom Thursday.
acquiring some working experience. No The most dangerous tool in
one until now has taken an interest in the Cornell University Head your box is a blunt knife – be
primary reason that you’re in business, of Farrier Services Steve safe: take one of ours
which is to make money and facilitate the Kraus will provide this
lifestyle of YOUR choice! overview of the common
In this lecture, farrier-turned-financial- conformational problems
encountered in young Steve Kraus
planner David Barron will focus on WHAT
you want out of your business, HOW to horses. The key to developing correctly
plot a course for those objectives, and formed legs that will stay sound is early
WHY the hoof-care industry has been recognition and appropriate treatment.
a bed of misinformation on business for Some of these horses will need more
such a long time. exercise, some need less. Come to this
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: lecture and find out which. This lecture
Whether you’re starting out in hoof care, will present several cases from the Cor-
nell veterinary clinic as examples. Not just a chisel or a punch on a
you’ve been in it, or you’re looking to leave it
behind, this lecture will give you some ideas Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: stick – tough built-in value from
to ruminate on how to take the next step. Learn that timetables critical in develop- horseshoers for horseshoers
ment when working with young horses.
Hoof-Care Classroom #2 Visit our website to view
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Track Thoroughbreds.” Conference Director’s Note: A com- Phone: +44 (0) 1905 641640
– Room 206 mon criticism of the Summit by attend- Email: sales.theshoeinglab@gmail.com
According to the Ameri- ees is that there are too many class-
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can Horse Council, more rooms to chose from in each class-
Worcestershire WR2 6LR, U.K.
than a third of the Thor- room block. To provide opportunity to
oughbreds (OTTB) annually learn from multiple presenters, we are Shoeing Lab products
that don’t make it on the Mike Stine repeating this classroom Thursday. also available from:
track find a new job else- Meader Supply Corp.
– Rooms 207-208
where. When farriers take 23 Meaderboro Rd,
In his practice, just
on these horses, they often Rochester, NH 03867
like other farriers, Mark
are presented with foot 800-446-7737
Trussler must deal with
management problems, as
Daniel Watson the conformation pre- Northeast Farrier Supply
well as clients who lack the Mark Trussler 210 Holabird Avenue Winsted, CT 06098
sented by the horse. In
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this presentation, he will discuss the his
transition these horses.
process for working with these horses Palm Beach Farrier Supplies
In this session, we’ve 3500 Fairlane Farms Rd,
and helping them through correct shoeing
asked three farriers who Wellington, FL 33414
protocol. He will illustrate these changes (561) 204-5022
work with OTTBs in their Sam Zalesky with images from his own work.
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Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: 2:15 to 2:30 p.m. “Valuable Hallway normally perceived front
Gain considerations for evaluating your Networking Time.” foot balance and discuss
work with horses that present tough con- Stretch your legs and share the lat- mechanical forces that
formational challenges at the end of the est footcare ideas with fellow attendees affect the hoof.
trimming/shoeing cycle. before this afternoon’s general session By reviewing anatomy,
gets underway. he also will discuss using Jim Ferrie
Hoof-Care Classroom #5 2:30 to 2:40 p.m. “Rising Shoeing the external hoof to accurately locate
“Diagnosing and Treating Canker Star Awards.” the internal structures. He will stress
(Part 2): A Case Study of Equine – Rooms 200-205 the perspective of one dimension, the
London Bobby.” This program honors three outstanding lateral plane, while reviewing various
– Room 212 students who are earning a living as farri- issues and typical appliances.
See unique before, dur- ers just 3 years after graduating in 2016 Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
ing and after treatment of from one of North America’s more than Leave with a multi-dimensional sense on
advanced canker with video, 50 public and private horseshoeing establishing your goals when trimming
photos and lab reports of schools. The program’s goal is to promote and/or shoeing a horse.
equine London Bobby’s Dave Giza the importance of continuing footcare 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.
emergency field treatment education, while encouraging young sho- “More Trade Show
— a 6-hour process that ers to develop the talents needed for a Footcare Product Time.”
involved monitoring vitals, successful career. Here’s your second chance to talk over
administering sedation, Sponsors include: Adeptus Nutrition,
new products and existing product appli-
blocking three feet and Dechra Veterinary Products, G.E. Forge &
Dr Megan Mathias cations with key industry leaders.
tourniquet applications to Tool, Pyranha Inc., Texas Farrier Supply.
control blood loss while three deeply rooted 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
hoof resections were completed 210 all while
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standing. In this presentation, Culpeper, Va., 205 203 203 Professional Farriers/International
farrier David Giza and Warrenton, Va., veteri- Association of Professional Farriers
212 211 207
narian Dr. Megan Mathias discuss how vet- 206 Annual Meeting.”
200 201 202
erinarian/farrier collaboration saved a horse
208 – Hilton Continental Ballroom
213
with severe canker after several other vet- 2:40 to 3:30 p.m. All Summit attendees are invited
Registration
erinarians had recommended euthanasia. “Looking at the Hoof in to the AAPF/IAPF’s annual meeting,
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: Three Dimensions (Part 1).” where you will hear about the group’s
Learn what made this partnership suc- – Rooms 200-205 previous year’s activities and look ahead
cessful, the specific roles veterinarians and Hall of Famer Jim Ferrie returns to to the plans for 2020-2021.
the Summit with a thorough review of
farriers should be prepared to take, andOpen to Below Take advantage of this session to
how open respect, communication and the foot to compel farriers to think of learn about programs that can further
shared expertise can ultimately lead to full their work in three dimensions. The your education and improve your work
recovery for the canker infected horse. Newmilns, Scotland, farrier will cover with horses.
To Trade Show
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(Third Floor) HILTON
To Main NETHERLAND HOTEL, FOURTH FLOOR
Entrance
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All of Wednesday’s morning and afternoon IHCS educational Most Tuesday and Thursday Roundtables will be held at the
sessions will be held on the second floorMen
Women
of the Duke Energy Hilton Netherland Hotel on the fourth floor. Roundtables 8,
Rosewood
Rosewood Foyer
Convention Center. The Trade Show is on the third floor. 16, 24 and 32 will be held on the hotel’s mezzanine level.
Balcony
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Open to Pavilion
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
“Registration Time.” Learn to evaluate problems with more
More SportTM
Pick up Summit materials, including accuracy and understand how dynamic
additional gifts. and complicated the foot truly is.
Horseshoeing:
8:00 to 8:05 a.m. 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“Latest Summit News. “Your Last ‘Tool-Time’ Opportunity —
– Rooms 200-205 Trade Show Wrap-Up.”
Get the latest International Hoof-Care Here’s your final opportunity to check
Summit updates from American Farriers out new footcare products for 2020.
TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES,
Journal staff members. Lunch will be available for purchase in the PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS
Trade Show area.
8:05 to 8:55 a.m.
“Increase Your Profit with Basic 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Shoe Modifications.”
– Rooms 200-205
“Networking Break.”
Take a break after spending time at NEW
Skills in modify- the Trade Show and share the product
ing shoes will not only knowledge you gained before the next
improve your ability to classroom sessions begin.
help horses, but Fults, Ill., 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
farrier Paul Skaggs says Paul Skaggs “5 More Hoof-Care Classrooms.”
that using these skills From among 5 Hoof-Care Classrooms,
decreases your expenses. select the one that will have the biggest
In this lecture, he’ll share how using impact on your footcare practice in 2020.
these five simple shoe modifications will z Counteract the adverse
help decrease inventory and increase Hoof-Care Classroom #6 affects of working on
profit margins. But it makes more than artificial surfaces
good business sense. Honing your skill “BETTER BUSINESS SERIES: z Add width to the toe
with these basic tips will help those The Future of a Hoof-Care Business:
What’s Coming and What Can You Do.” and heel for flotation
horses with specific needs addressed by z Add traction for horses
these modifications. It doesn’t matter if – Room 212
The one thing you on silicon based surfaces
you are just starting out or a seasoned
can count on is change. z Rolled toe fronts available
farrier in need of a refresher, this session
What is the leading toe or side clipped
will help you.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: demographic pool for Visit our website to view
hoof care providers in
This session is perfect for anyone look-
the next 5, 10 or 20
David Barron the rest or our products and
ing to fine tune their business methods the science behind them
at the anvil. years? How are horse
owners and other equine TheShoeingLab.com
8:55 to 9:45 a.m. professionals changing
“Orientation of the Distal Phalanx the landscape of the
as Related to Pathologies (Part 1).” equine industry, what
– Rooms 200-205 Misty Pleiness
does that mean for hoof
The shape of the hoof care providers, and what Phone: +44 (0) 1905 641640
is a moment in time. This practices should you Email: sales.theshoeinglab@gmail.com
means that it is constantly implement in order to Location: Walton Lane Grimley,
changing. Recognizing stay safe, relevant and Worcestershire WR2 6LR, U.K.
these changes is the successful?
Mike Savoldi Amy Cairy Shoeing Lab products
first step in developing a We’ve asked these
healthy foot. also available from:
three equine industry experts to share
In this presentation, Hall of Fame farrier their views in this panel discussion. Meader Supply Corp.
and researcher Mike Savoldi will discuss the 23 Meaderboro Rd,
David Barron, Woodinville, Wash.
Rochester, NH 03867
importance of protecting bone structure, Misty Pleiness, Metamora, Mich. 800-446-7737
bone position, and bone movement within Amy Cairy, Longmeadow, Mass.
the hoof capsule to produce a healthy foot. Much of the time will be reserved for
Northeast Farrier Supply
210 Holabird Avenue Winsted, CT 06098
Savoldi suggests traditional farrier science your questions to the panel. (866) 333-6337
is in many ways hindering the farrier’s abil- Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
ity because it does not apply to the internal Palm Beach Farrier Supplies
Learn trends that will affect your clients 3500 Fairlane Farms Rd,
portions of the foot. This is the first part in and you business in the coming decade Wellington, FL 33414
his two-part presentation. and beyond. (561) 204-5022
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Hoof-Care Classroom #7 legs that will stay sound Even for an experienced
is early recognition and farrier or veterinarian, subtle
“Regardless of the appropriate treatment. abnormalities may not be
Modality, Basic Some of these horses will readily observable, espe-
Farrier Principles need more exercise, some cially at gaits faster than
Must be Addressed in need less. Come to this Steve Kraus the walk. Radiographs can Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck
Therapeutic Cases.” lecture and find out which. This lecture be made to help make trimming and shoe-
– Rooms 211 Mitch Taylor
will present several cases from the Cor- ing decisions, but this is only a static evalu-
When Mitch Taylor of the Kentucky nell veterinary clinic as examples. ation and therefore, does not reflect the
Horseshoeing School took his sabbati- Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: dynamic hoof balance during locomotion.
cal in a Qatar veterinary hospital for 18 Learn that timetables critical in develop- In this presentation, veterinaratian and
months, he was presented with numerous ment when working with young horses. researcher Maaten Oosterlinck will show
challenging cases. how when contrary to common beliefs,
In this presentation, Taylor will review Hoof-Care Classroom #10 even in “normal,” balanced hooves visually
these cases, which often took some cre- landing flat or symmetrically, forces are
ative approaches. But to gain the desired “Understanding and Managing
Conformational Weakness.” not evenly distributed across the hoof-
result in each, he stresses principles vs. a track interface. How should this under-
– Room 206
one-size-fits-all approach. standing affect the farrier’s decisions?
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: Conference Director’s Note: A com- Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: Gain
Gain alternative ideas on certain cases mon criticism of the Summit by attend- insight that will help guide you when pro-
you may encounter. ees is that there are too many class- viding footcare with the individual horse.
rooms to chose from in each class-
Hoof-Care Classroom #8 room block. To provide opportunity to 4:30 to 5:20 p.m.
“Laterally Offset
“SHOEING FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS learn from multiple presenters, we are
Hoof Capsules and
SERIES, PRESENTED BY EQUILOX: repeating this classroom on Thursday.
Assessing Lameness and Shoeing Their Effect Upon
In his practice, just the Medial Hoof.”
Western Pleasure Horses.” like other farriers, Mark Mark Trussler
– Rooms 207-208 – Rooms 200-205
Trussler must deal with the The medial hoof distorts in response to
Based in Collinsville, Tex-
conformation presented by the forces that constantly load onto it from
as, veterinarian and farrier
the horse. In this presen- the body above and from the ground below,
Sammy Pittman’s clientele Mark Trussler
tation, he will discuss the but in a laterally offset hoof capsule, distor-
include Western Pleasure
his process for working with these horses tion can be exaggerated.
horses in need of his help Dr. Sammy Pittman and helping them through correct shoeing In this presentation, Lincoln, England, far-
to return to their work.
protocol. He will illustrate these changes rier Mark Trussler shares the findings from
In this presentation,
with images from his own work. his Fellowship research with the Worshipful
he will share how he approaches cases, and
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: Gain Company of Farriers. He explores the use
determining his trimming and shoeing of
considerations for evaluating your work of individual shoeing plans for five horses
these lame horses in relation to their move-
with horses that present tough conforma- with laterally offset hoof capsules over a
ments. He will use cases from his practice,
tional challenges at the end of the trim- 12-month period. It was hoped stabiliza-
Innovative Equine Podiatry, to help illustrate
ming/shoeing cycle. tion of landing and loading during move-
these goals.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: Gain 2:45 to 3:00 p.m. “Networking Break.” ment would redistribute force more evenly
insight on determining lamenesses in Take a few well-deserved minutes to throughout the entire hoof capsule reducing
these horses when they move. stretch, relax and swap footcare ideas medial hoof distortion and allowing the
with others before this afternoon’s gen- medial hoof to develop and strengthen.
Hoof-Care Classroom #9 eral session gets underway. Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
See the findings from Trussler’s study and
“Recognizing and Treating Angular 3:00 to 3:40 p.m. consider how they can influence your work.
Limb or Flexural Deformities in Foals.” “2020 International
– Rooms 200-205 5:20 to 6:10 p.m.
Halls of Fame Induction.”
“Looking at the Hoof
Conference Director’s Note: A com- – Rooms 200-205
in Three Dimensions,
mon criticism of the Summit by attend- The American Farriers Journal staff will
(Part 2)”
ees is that there are too many class- introduce inductees into the 2020 Interna-
– Rooms 200-205
rooms to chose from in each class- tional Horseshoeing Hall of Fame and the Jim Ferrie
In the second part of his
room block. To provide opportunity to 2020 International Equine Veterinarians
talk, Jim Ferrie will look at the hoof/limb in
learn from multiple presenters, we are Hall of Fame with moving video tributes.
two dimensions, surveying foal and mature
repeating this classroom on Thursday.
3:40 to 4:30 p.m. angular limb problems and how to trim or
Cornell University Head of Farrier “Pressure Plate Analysis shoe for them. Finally, he’ll explain how taking
Services Steve Kraus will provide this Findings to Influence Shoeing.” the three-dimensional approach to the hoof/
overview of the common conformational – Rooms 200-205 limb can help with common conformational
problems encountered in young horses. The visual evaluation of dynamic hoof issues. He’ll offer his insight on the trimming
The key to developing correctly formed balance is limited by human perception. and shoeing of the problems presented.
20 17th Annual International Hoof-Care Summit • #IHCS
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: 23. Buy a Shoe for That
Gain a better understanding between the Vs. Making Your Inventory.
digital cushion and heels that can affect – Caprice 2/3
considerations you give to the hoof health Paul Skaggs, Fults, Ill.
of the horses you work with. 24. Respectfully Educating
Clients Despite the Influence
6:40 to 7:40 p.m.
“16 More Powerful of the Internet TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES,
Hoof-Care Roundtables.” – Hilton Continental Ballroom PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS
Mike Stine, Marshville, N.C.
This is your opportunity to exchange
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egies with fellow farriers. Go toe-to-toe “8 More Hoof-Care Roundtables.”
with fellow attendees on the topic that Repeated topics and moderators include:
holds the most interest for boosting your 25. Working with the Client Whose
hoof-care work and income in 2020. Find Mindset is the Horse is a Family
answers to your pressing footcare con- Member/Pet.
cerns — or become a hero to another far- – Rosewood Room
rier by offering solid advice based on your Daisy Bicking, Parkesburg, Pa.
own hoof-care experiences. The sessions 26. Pros and Cons of
from the 6:15 p.m. block will be repeated Diversifying Your Practice.
during the 7:15 p.m. block. – Rookwood Room
Topics and moderators include: Curtis Burns, Wellington, Fla.
17. Working with the Client Whose 27. Managing Client Expectations
Mindset is the Horse is a Family as a Farrier or Veterinarian in
Member/Pet. Laminitis Cases.
– Rosewood Room – Salon H/I
Daisy Bicking, Parkesburg, Pa. Dr. Sammy Pittman,
18. Pros and Cons of Diversifying
Your Practice.
Collinsville, Texas
28. Dealing with Mismatched Feet in
MoreAid =
– Rookwood Room
Curtis Burns, Wellington, Fla.
Your Practice.
– Salon F/G MoreSport =
19. Managing Client Expectations Tim Shannon,
as a Farrier or Veterinarian in
Laminitis Cases.
Moreno Valley, Calif.
29. Case Reviews: How Would You
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– Salon H/I Address This?
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– Salon F/G – Salon B/C
Tim Shannon, Doug Anderson, Mt. Airy, Md.
Moreno Valley, Calif. 31. Buy a Shoe for That
21. Case Reviews: How Would You Vs. Making Your Inventory.
Address This? – Caprice 2/3
– Salon D/E Paul Skaggs, Fults, Ill. Phone: +44 (0) 1905 641640
Steve Foxworth, Berthoud, Colo. 32. Respectfully Educating Email: sales.theshoeinglab@gmail.com
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– Salon B/C – Hilton Continental Ballroom
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FARRIER
209
SPOUSE PROGRAM: IT’S A TEAM EFFORT
205 203 203
Spouses are integral parts of many farrier practices. Beyond pro- 2:45 to 3 p.m. “Hallway Break.”
viding moral
207
support, spouses actively contribute by performing 3 to 3:45 p.m. “Taking a Team
212 211
some — or many — of the business duties related to the practice.
206 Approach.” – Salon M
The Farrier Spouse program, 200 which201
was led
202 for many years Teri and Clayton Wilber of Florida
208
by Shelley Walker of Nature Farms Farrier Supply, is designed Farrier Services in St. Cloud, Fla.
to offer practical educational sessions, as well as an opportunity share their tips for business and
Registration
to network with other farrier spouses and exchange knowledge. Clayton Wilber Teri Wilber
family success.
The program will take place Thursday, Jan. 23, starting at
2 p.m. in the Hilton Netherland Hotel in Salon M on the fourth 4 to 4:45 p.m. “Hoof-Care Professional Panel.” – Salon M
floor. This year it will be hosted by American Farriers Journal Therapeutic shoer Nick Denson, Hall of Fame farrier Mike
Managing Editor Kristen Kubisiak. Wildenstein and veterinarian Dana Gilliam (also a farrier spouse)
Open“SCORE:
to BelowFree Business share their insights and answer your questions.
2 to 2:45 p.m.
Mentoring & Education.” – Salon M 4:45 to 6 p.m. “Dinner Break.”
SCORE Greater Cincinnati chapter chair Patricia 6 to 7 p.m. “We’ve Got Your Back” Roundtable. – Salon M
McKay will provide an overview of free services Get to know other members of this tight-knit equine community
available to small business entrepreneurs — like and share your experiences: We learn from each other.
Patricia McKay
farriers — in locations across the country.
Show
Most Tuesday and
loor) Thursday Roundtables To Main HILTON NETHERLAND HOTEL, FOURTH FLOOR
will be held at theEntrance
Hilton Netherland
Hotel on the fourth
floor. Roundtables 8,
16, 24 and 32 will be Rosewood
held on
Women the hotel’s
Men Rosewood Foyer
mezzanine level.
Balcony
Women
Open to Pavilion
cony Hall of Mirrors 4th Floor Ballroom
To Balcony
Entrance on 3rd floor Foyer
Balcony
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Elevators
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Caprice
Salon M
cony To Balcony Business 2 3
Rookwood Center Men
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22 17th Annual International Hoof-Care Summit • #IHCSFRIDAY, JANUARY 24
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Hoof-Care Classroom #13 Hoof-Care Classroom #14
“Final Call — Pick From 5 Highly- “SHOEING FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS “Strategies for Evaluating Horses to
Intensive Hoof-Care Classrooms.” SERIES PRESENTED BY EQUILOX: Maximize Hoof Care.”
This is the final block of classrooms, Focus on Being Proactive Vs. Reactive – Room 212
which runs 5 simultaneously. Attend in Your Footcare.” When Marshville, N.C.,
the Hoof-Care Classroom that will have – Rooms 207-208 farrier Mike Stine first
the biggest impact on your 2020 foot- Flower Mound, Texas, began learning to trim and
care work. farrier Dave Gilliam says shoe, most of the focus was
it is paramount that farri- on the hoof, and very little Mike Stine
Hoof-Care Classroom #11 ers increase their aware- about the rest of the horse. After meeting
“BETTER BUSINESS ness when observing the late Tony Gonzales, author of Proper
hoof distortions to best Dave Gilliam Balance Movement, A Diary of Lameness,
SERIES: Are You a address them for the that perspective began to change. This ses-
Liability?” performance horse. sion will touch on equine balance, body pos-
– Room 211
Using examples of the hunters/jumpers ture, conformation, movement, hoof balance
What is “liability? ”
David Barron that he works with, Gilliam will discuss and other outside pressures that impact
Why does everyone
how understanding what developing or equine soundness and performance.
think that what I do is so precarious,
present distortions of the hoof capsule Although we have many modern tools
and how can I protect my empire from
can indicate, as well as his strategies in for measuring equine movement and for
suffering the consequences of a profes-
addressing them to move toward the opti- studying the hoof, when we are in the
sional catastrophic event?
mal outcome for the horse. field, we often have to rely on our obser-
In this lecture David Barron, a former
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: vational and practical skills. These evalu-
CJF farrier, will examine how evalua-
Although Gilliam’s emphasis will be on ation skills translate that into the work
tion appraises the risks associated with
the hunters/jumpers he works with, these we do to help the horse remain sound or
hoof-care work, what would happen in
insights are applicable to other perfor- regain soundness, and perform to their
the event of a liability claim arising and
mance horses. maximum potential.
what financial products are available to
build a moat around the castle you’re
busy building.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
Learn more about the impact a liability
case could have on your practice and the
immediate steps you should take to pre-
vent financial catastrophe.
Hoof-Care Classroom #12
“Shoe Modifications:
The Business Breakdown.”
– Room 206
Earlier in his career,
Paul Skaggs cold shod
every horse. After
developing his prac-
tice and committing to
shoeing full time, he Paul Skaggs
focuses on improving
his skills at the forge and anvil with his
horses.
In this continuation of his Thursday
lecture, Skaggs gets into the actual
numbers behind shoe modifications
and their impact on your business.
Doing the math on these modifications
to maximize profit margins by minimiz-
ing overhead.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: If
your practice uses steel shoes, consider
these business principles regarding your
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210 209
205 203 203
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. 212 211 207
By developing the ability to see subtle “Networking Break.” 208
206
200 201 202
213
patterns of movement, and effects of con- Take a quick break before the final
Registration
formational or postural features of each General Session.
horse on the hoof, you can use evaluation 9:45 to 10:35 a.m.
skills to make better informed hoof care “The Shoeing Process: What We Open to Below
decisions for each individual horse. Already Know ... But If in Doubt, Just
Hoof-Care Classroom #15 Put a Bar Shoe on It! (Part 2)”
– Rooms 200-205
“Can the Hoof be Shod Without In the second session To Trade Show
Limiting Heel Movement? ” from Hall of Fame farrier (Third Floor) To Main
Entrance
– Rooms 200-205 Haydn Price, the Usk,
As a component of the Wales, native will pull All of the week’s morning and afternoon IHCS
hoof mechanism, heel Rosewood
from his own research educational sessions will be held
Women Menon the second
movement plays an impor- and work to examine Haydn Price floor of the Duke Energy Convention Center. TheBalcony
tant role in shock absorp- the shoeing processes Trade Show is on the third floor. Open to
tion, which is a crucial fac- Dr. Maarten Oosterlinck involving conditions associated with the 4th Floor Balcony Hall of Mirro
The position of theTodistal Balcony
phalanx is Entrance on 3rd
tor for the orthopedic longevity of equine navicular and navicular bursa. critical when it comes
Hall of Mirrors 3rd FloortoFoyer
both hoof health Balcony
athletes. Conventional shoeing restricts Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: and capsule shape. The shape of the hoof
heel movement, and there is an ongoing Leave with a fresh perspective on the To Balcony
capsule will be determined
4th Floor Balcony
and prescribed
quest to overcome this problem. effects on contemporary shoeing applica- Rookwood
Elevators
Elevators
University of Ghent researcher Maartin by the shape of the sole arch. The sole
tions you may be using.
Oosterlinck has conducted a comparative arch can be very Julep deep (cupped foot) or it Salo
Room
10:35 to 11:25 a.m. can be flat and shallow (flat foot).
study between barefoot, shoeing with con-
“The Progressive In part two of his presentation on the
ventional shoes and a novel split-toe shoe.
Stages of Pathology distal phalanx, Hall of Fame farrier and
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
Associated with the researcher Mike Savoldi will share strate-
Gain a better understanding of the
Distal Phalanx (Part 2).” gies to learn how to work with the foot
mechanics at play as determined by appli- Mike Savoldi
– Rooms 200-205 instead of dictating to it.
ance selection.
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24 17th Annual International Hoof-Care Summit • #IHCSWith modern diagnosing tools it gone too far in shorten- 2:40 to 3:00 p.m.
becomes obvious that pathology does ing the toe in shoeing “Closing Notes.”
not always agree with biomechanics and practices. This presenta- – Rooms 200-205
so new techniques must be developed in tion is largely based on We’ll close the 17th
order to control or prevent the developing observations regarding annual International
pathologies. influences on the indus- Nick Denson Hoof-Care Summit with
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: try that affect the decisions farriers an inspirational talk
Learn the small changes you can make with each horse. from Lafayette, Ind., far-
introduce that will develop into big gains Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: rier Danvers Child that Danvers Child
over time. Leave with considerations for your trim will fire you up to head home and use
and what influences it with each horse. the knowledge you’ve gained.
11:25 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
“Proper Geometry for
Shoeing the Hind End.”
– Rooms 200-205
The horse’s hind end
tends to be neglected as
a source of problems for
We all know
the front end. According the old saying:
to Cornell University Chief
of Farrier Services Steve
Kraus, understanding
Steve Kraus
the importance of the hind end, how the
“No Hoof
horse uses it, what can go wrong with it,
and how trimming and shoeing can help
the various conformation faults. In this
No Horse”
presentation, he’ll survey how the hind
end is the key to giving most performance
horses their competitive edge.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: Gain
considerations for improving your work Hoof / Wound / Skin Antiseptic
with the hind limbs and help your horses
succeed in their work.
12:15 to 1:00 p.m. “Hallway Ì Conditioning Dry,
Networking and Lunch Break.” Brittle or Cracked
Take time before the home stretch of
this Summit to grab a bite to eat and
Hooves
chat with other hoof-care professionals.
Ì Treatment
1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. of Thrush &
“Principles and Solutions for Helping
Horses with Poor Sole Depth.” White Line Disease
– Rooms 200-205
Management of horses Ì Softening Hoof
with poor sole depth is a for Trimming
common challenge for farri-
ers, regardless of the breed Ì Extending
or disciipline. In this presen- Tool Life
tation, Collinsville, Texas, Dr. Sammy Pittman
farrier and veterinarian
Sammy Pittman will pull from his practice to
Ì Softening Hoof
review practical strategies for helping these for Driving Nails
horses, as well as cautionary advice.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This: Ì Improving
Gain some ideas to utilize when you need Hoof Growth
a fresh perspective on horses with poor
sole depth. Ì Improving
1:50 to 2:40 p.m. Hoof Condition
“Re-evaluating Hoof Length.”
– Rooms 200-205
Sagamore, Mass., farrier Nick Denson
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17th Annual International Hoof-Care Summit • #IHCS25Successful Strategies For Preparing
For The 4 Days Of The Summit
How veteran farriers plan for continuing education events
A
ttending an event that takes you away from your hoof-care When looking at your schedule, you’ll want to give your replace-
practice for an extended period of time can be challeng- ment enough notice. Rikard asks another farrier a couple of weeks
ing. Yet, the benefits of continuing education events often before the event. You’ll also need to give clients plenty of advanced
outweigh the rigorous planning that makes attendance possible. notice. Shannon lets his clients know 6 to 8 weeks beforehand so
they’re aware of the schedule change. Gardner and Rikard let their
Planning The Trip clients know as soon as possible in case anything comes up.
The first order of business is setting aside the necessary money for
this business expense. Moreno Valley, Calif., farrier Tim Shannon Benefits Of Continuing Education
suggests that every farrier should have continuing education events The trio finds that there are a number of advantages to attending
built into their budget. “It’s a mandatory part of being a farrier,” a hoof-care event such as the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Shannon says. Gardner looks forward to learning about new research.
Plymouth, Calif., farrier Tiffany Gardner agrees. Farriers should “It’s presented in a very thorough way instead of just reading
set aside enough in a business savings account to cover the about it in a peer-reviewed journal,” she says.
expenses of attending these types of events. Shannon describes the continuing education events as an oppor-
When you’re starting out, Shannon advises picking a regular barn tunity to get “us to work outside our bubble.”
you service and don’t count into your budget. Rather, put it directly “We all work alone,” he adds. “The Summit gives us a place
into a separate savings account. to bounce ideas off other farriers and get other input. And it’s
Save that account for events. Shannon attends a safe place for farriers to be where there’s no competition. And
about three events a year that are 3 days in we’re free to talk about our successes and failures, and it helps us
length or longer. You can also use that savings educate the farrier community as a whole.”
account later for retirement, he says. All three farriers agree that a major benefit of attending these
In addition to Shannon’s advice, Gardner events is the ability to network. It can be rewarding and inspiring
touches on an important savings tactic that to interact with colleagues about hoof-care techniques. The vast
anyone can relate to. “Pay yourself first,” she experiences that other farriers have can offer opportunities to expose
says. Choose a set amount each week to put aside you to other ideas and perspectives that could challenge how you
into a separate savings account. This is how Gardner is might approach different cases. Gardner finds that this is not only
able to attend at least two events each year that are 3 days or longer. beneficial for farriers but their clients as well.
The farriers don’t charge their clients for continuing educa- “You have a resource that you can tell your clients, hold on,
tion fees; the cost is factored in when farriers make decisions on let me double-check something,” she says. “I have a resource we
yearly rate increases. can refer to on this case.”
After number-crunching, it’s time to make sure your schedule Returning from such an event, Rikard likes to inform his clients
can allow for time away. Gardner makes time in her schedule to about a new tool or product that he can use on the horse to improve
accommodate these types of events and time away. Birmingham, it. When using the new item, he explains about the continuing edu-
Ala., farrier Mark Rikard has many older clients, so he does the cation event and what he learned there. However, if he doesn’t tell
scheduling for them. Rikard will schedule his clients’ horses before them about it, his clients don’t ask.
and after the week of the event, much like Shannon and Gardner. “You have to tell them,” Rikard says, “or they don’t know.”
At a barn that Rikard visits weekly, he uses a whiteboard to write
the names of the horses due the next week.
“Here I’ll write ‘Mark will be gone for a week’ and put the
name of another farrier in case something comes up,” Rikard says.
At this barn where he visits once per week, Rikard is one of two
farriers servicing the horses. The two farriers work out a schedule
when one or the other takes time away, so the farrier who stays will
be responsible for the horses. If it’s a barn that doesn’t have two
farriers, Rikard will contact a farrier he knows well or has worked
with in the past.
Rikard says that it is “extraordinarily important” on selection of
who will cover you. You don’t want the other farrier coming in and
doing a bad job, says Rikard. It will reflect poorly on you. Only
recommend a farrier you know well and trust for attending to
your clients’ horses while you’re away.
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