We suggest that you purchase your own hand tools and books. If you cannot, then we can provide Loaner Hand Tools. There is a deposit of $50.00 in case of loss or theft of any tool. This deposit can be used towards the purchase of any tool at the end of your training or refunded. The tools are quality brands including Mustad, Diamond, Anvil Brand, NC Tool, Save Edge, etc.
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| All students have
the option of buying their own Tool
Kit. This is a basic set of tools that every
farrier will need to shoe horses. The tools are all good quality
brand name tools such as Diamond, Anvil Brand, Mustad, NC
Tool, SaveEdge, and other brands. The school offers these
tools, the school manual, and the textbook (The Principals
of Horsehoeing III).
The Student Hand Tools and Books consists of:
| Hoof Nippers, 15" |
Saddle Horse Clinchers |
| Shoe Pullers |
Driving Hammer, 14 oz. |
| Clinch Cutter |
Rounding Hammer, 24 oz. |
| Pritchel |
Rounding Hammer, 36 oz. |
| Forepunch |
"The Knife" Hoof
Knife |
| Rasps, 2 each |
Fire Tongs |
| The Calvary Manual |
Wire Brush |
| Farrier Apron |
Shoeing Box - Aluminum or wooden of your choice |
| Rasp Handles, 2 each |
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| The Principles of Horseshoeing III or Clinical Equine Anatomy and Common Disorders of the Horse, Volume One |
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The tools needed for the Trim
Class:
(Bring these with you or purchase here)
| Hoof Knife |
| Rasp and Handle |
Optional: |
| Finnegan Balance Gauge |
| Brass Hoof Gauge |
| Hoof Nippers |
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Please note : The cost of farrier supplies changes annually, please refer to the Application for Enrollment for the current cost of the complete set of tools. Call or email our office and request a printed brochure for more details to be mailed to you.
Thank you .
Our retail tool shop
can provide you with any and all of your supplies to begin
your business.
| Anvil |
Boxes |
Aprons |
| Forge |
Stands |
Shoes |
Other
Hand Tools |
We offer a variety of name brands and will be glad to assist
you in choosing the best for you. The price lists are available
when you begin your class. In planning a tools budget, we
estimate spending an additional $500.00 to $1,200.00 in
equipment other than hand tools needed to begin shoeing.
We accept Visa and MasterCard and personal checks from the
state of Georgia. Please NO out of state checks. We suggest
your payments be made by cash, money orders, cashiers checks,
etc.
Book - The Principals
of Horseshoeing III by Doug Butler is available at retail
price of $167.95 |
