Soft Ride on the
Road Spring 2026

Making sure all the humans on your horses’ team are aligned on best practices in performance, hoof care, and soundness is key to keeping equine athletes at their best. This spring, Soft Ride will be out supporting premier educational events for equine professionals across veterinary medicine, farriery, podiatry, and sports science. We hope to see you at these great opportunities to learn, connect, and advance your skills. We look forward to connecting with our Soft Ride community at these events — whether you’re attending sessions, sharing insights, or exploring how Soft Ride can support hoof health and performance. Stay tuned for updates on more events throughout the year!

The Soft Ride Team

Ignite: 3rd Annual Sports

Science Seminar

Ignite’s 3rd Annual Sports Science Seminar brings together a broad spectrum of equine performance professionals — from veterinarians and physiotherapists to trainers, riders, farriers, and owners — for a one-day deep dive into the science behind equine athletic performance. Attendees will gain evidence-inspired insight into horse-rider interaction, biomechanics, cutting-edge rehabilitation tools, and current industry technologies designed to elevate both wellness and performance. The seminar features a mix of focused talks, rotating afternoon workshops, and an interactive round-table happy hour discussion on the future of equestrian sports.

Topics Covered

• Horse-rider interaction from physiological and psychological perspectives

• Technology in equine performance (like whole body electric stimulation)

• Controlled tendon recovery and objective gait analysis

• Shoeing strategies and training stimulus-adaptation research

• Interactive workshops including mental prep and practical applications

Keynote / Featured Speakers

Kirk Peck PT, Emily Rose DPT, Jenny Susser PhD, Roland Meszter PhD, Veronique Swagemakers DVM, Melissa King DVM,  Stephanie Davis DVM, Henk Offereins DMV, Cris Navas DMV, Jamie Textor DVM, Bart Halsberghe DVM, Didier Rondelez and more leading experts from around the equine world.

Event Information

• Location: Wellington, Florida (Ignite for Equine Athletes Seminar Venue)

• Date: February 23rd, 2026

• Registration / Contact: Visit Igniteforequineathletes.com for tickets and details (discount for members available via joop@igniteforequineathletes.com)

NAEP Equine Hoof

Biomechanics Wet Lab

The NAEP Regional Wet Lab is a hands-on, two-day educational experience focused on essential aspects of equine hoof biomechanics and podiatry. Designed for veterinarians, farriers, and allied professionals, this event blends expert lectures with interactive cadaver labs, case presentations, and team challenges that enhance practical skill and clinical decision-making. Registration includes CE credits and access to collaborative learning opportunities in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Topics Covered

• Distal limb biomechanics fundamentals

• Managing negative palmar angle, navicular disease, and club foot

• Practical wet lab stations including biomechanics, club foot management, and podiatry essentials

• Team-based podiatry challenge using real cadaver limbs

Featured Presenters

Dr. Ramon Batalla DMV, Dr. Scott Morrison DVM, Dr. Jaret Pullen DVM, Dr. Scott Fleming DVM, and others leading in podiatry and farriery.

Event Information

• Location: Heritage Place Inc, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• Dates: March 6–7, 2026

• Contact / Registration: NAEP (info@thenaep.com; 585-205-5122)

Rood & Riddle International Podiatry Conference

The 2026 Rood & Riddle International Podiatry Conference is a premier biennial gathering that unites equine veterinarians and farriers from around the globe to share knowledge, techniques, and research that shape the future of equine podiatry. This immersive three-day program includes lectures, demonstrations, and networking opportunities that deepen expertise in equine hoof care, applied biomechanics, and performance enhancement.

Topics Covered

• Comprehensive podiatry principles, lameness management, and biomechanics

• Applied hoof health strategies linking farriery and veterinary insights

• Hands-on demonstrations and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Practical tools and approaches to enhance performance and soundness

Keynote / Featured Speakers

Dr. Sammy Pittman DVM, Travis Burns CJF, Dr. Shawn Morrell DVM, and Dr. Ben Flakoll DVM bring extensive experience in advanced podiatry topics, with additional guest speakers focused on cutting-edge techniques.

Event Information

• Location: Rood & Riddle Conference Center, Lexington, Kentucky

• Dates: April 26–28, 2026

• Contact / Registration: Rood & Riddle CE portal online (registration links available on roodandriddle.com/ce)

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Soft Ride Mission

As we continue our drive to keep your horse on his feet, we've received more than 15 patents, ship to over 50 countries, and work with more than 6,000 veterinarians around the world, as well as every veterinarian school in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. And with horse owners from every discipline using our products, we can safely and proudly say, "The best in the world rely on Soft Ride."