We ask that you call the office for the next available openings for the 2, 6 and 12 week courses. We maintain small classes but they do fill up quickly.
This course is designed to teach the students how to properly shoe a normal horse for their own personal use or as a beginner course to advance into the six or twelve week courses. You will receive training in the classroom, by shoeing live horses and learn the necessary forging techniques. THIS SHORT COURSE IS NOT DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU A PROFESSIONAL FARRIER.
You will receive the equivalent of an eight week course in a six week period, allowing you to spend a shorter time away from home.
You will learn:
 How to change horse's mode of travel caused by poor leg and hoof conformation or previous improper shoeing.
How to handle spoiled horses.
How to recognize, prevent and correct lameness.
Basic horse psychology.
How to set up your own business and shoeing rig.
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You will also receive:
An in depth study of the anatomy related to proper balance and shoeing of all breeds and types of horses.
Classroom time.
Business Strategy Lectures.
Extensive live shoeing and forging
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This course prepares the student further to be a professional farrier. After the six week course you will concentrate your time on perfecting your techniques. You will work with the professional farriers in the the FNRC.
You will learn to use the arc welder in making more professional corrective shoes.
You will learn advanced shoeing techniques for lameness of the leg, hoof repair and leg braces.
Along with continuous live shoeing, classroom and forging each day.
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