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As we gear up for the highly anticipated 2025 International Hoof-Care Summit (IHCS) in Kansas City, I am pleased to invite your company to join other
leading equine hoof-care suppliers as an exhibitor or sponsor at this premier
event. As the largest gathering in the industry, the International Hoof-Care
Summit offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, showcasing products
and staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in hoof care.

The team is working hard to finalize the full speaker lineup, topics and agenda, but we wanted to share details on two exciting learning opportunities available to attendees at the 2025 Summit.

1. VIP 2-Hour Hands-On Dissection Wet Lab with Paige Poss

Returning for the 2025 Summit is Tucson, Ariz., farrier Paige Poss, who will lead a lively and informative 2-hour discussion in which attendees inspect cadaver limbs before, during and after dissection.

2. NEW FOR 2025! University of Kansas Museum of Natural History Private Guided Tour

Building off of her three Summit General Session topics, Dr. Deb Bennett, of the Equine Studies Institute, and Dr. Robert M. Timm, curator emeritus of the University of Kansas Museum of Natural History, will lead a private behind-the-scenes guided tour of the museum’s Mammals Division. Attendees will 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 equine survivors of Custer’s Last Stand at the Battle of Little Big Horn; and explore various examples of equine hoof and bone pathologies.

These are just two exciting opportunities we're thrilled to make available to Summit attendees, and I look forward to sharing more session details in the coming months as we finalize the agenda. In the meantime, check out the current speaker line-up below and fun, family-friendly area attractions in the KC area that you can plan as part of your trip to the heart of America.

I look forward to seeing you in KC this January!

Jeff Cota

Editor
American Farriers Journal
262-777-2415
jcota@lessitermedia.com

"It's an event not to be missed, to network and meet farriers from around the world."

- Derek Poupard, Sarasota, Fla.
2024 IHCS Exhibitor, 3D HoofCare

Don't Wait! Reserve Your Exhibit Space Today

Booth space gets booked weekly. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Red booths pictured above denote space already reserved. When you reserve your spot now, you’ll have the best chance of securing your preferred location on the Trade Show floor.

Exhibitors can choose from five exhibit size options (in feet):

10x10
10x20
10x30
10x40 (4 booths)
20x40 (8 booths).

The Summit Trade Show runs Jan. 22-23, 2025. To secure your space, click on the "Reserve Your Booth" button below. For questions about your exhibitor contract application or other information, call Amy Johnson at 262-957-6552 or email ajohnson@lessitermedia.com.

RESERVE YOUR BOOTH →

Educational Partner & A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Don't miss out on any further promotional inclusion for the 2025 Summit if being an Educational Partner interests you. There are three levels to choose from -- Gold, Silver and Bronze.

There are also a la carte sponsorship opportunities that might resonate at varying price points.

Registration is tracking 25% ahead of last year and there's much buzz and excitement around the new Kansas City location.

Please give Michael Ellis a call at 262-777-2432 or email at mellis@lessitermedia.com for more details about this once-a-year opportunity. The sooner your company secures a spot, the more exposure you’ll receive throughout the entire promotional period leading up to the January event.

Check Out These Crowd-Drawing Speakers Coming to Kansas City!

Session Topics:

Horse Conformation for Farriers: Fallacies and Insights
Equine Check, Stay & Reciprocating Systems: The Big Pictured
Supporting the Hoof, Supporting the Client: Lessons Farriers Can Teach

Session Topics:

Forging a Successful Farrier Practice from the Ground Up
Best Foot Forward: Tried & True Methods for Moving Feet Back & Dressing the Hoof Wall
The Benefits & Trade-Offs of Hot & Cold Shoeing

Session Topics:

How Lameness Affects the Distal Limb
Pain in the Orthopedic Patient
Uneven Feet: Causes, Effect & Case Management

Session Topics:

Temporary & the Evolution of Hoof Care
Laminitis & Founder: Options on the Road

Book Your Hotel Room Early at the Captivating Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center

Live like a local at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, a shopping and entertainment district. With a central location attached directly to Crown Center, hotel guests are perfectly placed in the action. Premier shopping, dining and entertainment are a short stroll away at Crown Center.

The International Hoof-Care Summit room block is now open. The nightly room rate is $169/night.

We encourage everyone to book your room early. The deadline to reserve your room at the discounted room rate in the Summit block is December 28; however, rooms may fill up before then. Please plan ahead!

Reserve your room online by clicking the button below or calling (816) 474-4400. Be sure to mention "International Hoof-Care Summit 2025" or "Lessiter Media" for our discounted savings.

RESERVE YOUR ROOM →

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