More than 700 farriers and equine veterinarians are expected to attend the third annual International Hoof-Care Summit to be held at the Cincinnati Convention Center and the Hilton Hotel, Jan. 31-Feb 3, 2006. The crowd will include some of the most renowned horseshoers, veterinarians, and researchers from around the United States and the world, as well as hundreds of horseshoers looking to improve their knowledge and skills.

The International Hoof-Care Summit sets itself apart from other horseshoeing conferences by focusing on education, with no shoeing contests or association meetings. The IHCS provides education through various formats, including:

• General Sessions–Featured speakers present the latest information about hoof-care topics of widespread interest to all attendees.
• Classroom Sessions–Attendees choose hoof-care topics of personal interest from a wide assortment of offerings, gathering with others for a presentation and discussion led by a recognized expert on the subject.
• Roundtables–Again, attendees select topics of personal interest and gather for face-to-face discussions.
• Networking–Some of the most useful information is discovered during informal chats in the hallways and meeting rooms between scheduled sessions.

Attendees also receive several hoof-care publications valued at more than $100 from American Farriers Journal, which stages the event. Veterinarians and vet technicians also can earn continuing education credit for attending, as approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards