The 2026 Thoroughbred Wellness Expo was on February 28, 2026 at Virginia Tech’s Marion du Pont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg.

No Foot, No Horse: Managing and rehabbing Thoroughbred feet. We all know the stereotypes about Thoroughbreds and their feet: they can’t keep shoes on, their soles are always sore… the list goes on. However, don’t underestimate what can be accomplished with time and appropriate management. This classroom session with Amy Sidwar, APF-I, will offer insight on creating the strongest foundation possible for your horse through corrective shoeing and keeping them comfortable as they establish new angles and their feet mature.

Watch this classroom session: