<body><div>Attendees get an up-close view of the skeleton of Ethan Allen, America’s most famous horse from 1850-1875; see the Comanche exhibit dedicated to one of the few survivors of Custer’s Last Stand at the Battle of Little Big Horn; and explore various examples of equine hoof and bone pathologies. The museum is a 45-minute drive from the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel. The tour, on Saturday, Jan. 25, is open exclusively to 15 registered Summit attendees. Admission is $50. Attendees will need to arrange their own transportation to the museum.A focused 4-day program covers the use of dozens of field-tested footcare ideas gleaned from successful farriers, equine veterinarians and hoof researchers from around the world. Soak up valuable tips to improve your work, slash costs, improve efficiency and build profits. Gather the latest footcare ideas from the dozens of hours of exceptional, unrivaled learning at the Summit!View the full speaker agenda and topics here.Unique from other conferences is the mix of general sessions, classrooms, face-to-face roundtables and networking with hoof-care professionals from around the world. Plus, your 4-day registration includes access to the 3 sessions at the world's largest hoof-care products trade show in the world! This in-depth educational format is something you can't get at a local clinic or anywhere else!<ul><li>15 General Sessions — covering an abundance of proven no-tilling ideas and strategies. Among the national experts this year are Hans Castelijns, Dave Farley, Blane Chapman, and many more!</li><li>32 Face-to-face Roundtables — informal, moderated peer-to-peer discussions on specific hoof-care topics. Attendees should come with 5 questions to get answered in this proven format for sharing what works and doesn't.</li><li>15 Classrooms — in-depth presentation-style sessions convey practical, actionable ideas from experienced hoof-care experts on the most pressing needs.</li><li>This year's conference also hosts 3 hands-on wet labs, over 9 hours of trade show time, and unlimited networking opportunities with hoof-care professionals from around the world! </li></ul>For more information about the 2025 International Hoof-Care Summit, to register for the event and to book your hotel room visit IHCS2025.com. The Summit extends its thanks to our Educational Partners: Gold Level – Glue-U Adhesives, Zoetis, Hemp for Horses, EasyCare, American Farriers Journal; Silver Level – SmartPak; Bronze Level – Purcell Farrier Supply / MFC Tools, HoofMD, Anvil Brand and International Association of Professional Farriers.Dr. Deb Bennett has studied the classification, evolution, anatomy and biomechanics of the horse. She worked at the Smithsonian Institution until founding the Equine Studies Institute. She’s an author of several books on horse-related topics, in addition to articles in most major equine magazines in North America.Dr. Bennett will also be presenting the sessions "Supporting the Hoof, Supporting the Client," "Equine Check, Stay &amp; Reciprocating Systems: The Big Picture," and "Conformation: Fallacies &amp; Insights" at the 2025 International Hoof-Care Summit.</div></body>

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Attendees get an up-close view of the skeleton of Ethan Allen, America’s most famous horse from 1850-1875; see the Comanche exhibit dedicated to one of the few survivors of Custer’s Last Stand at the Battle of Little Big Horn; and explore various examples of equine hoof and bone pathologies.