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LENGTH:  4 WEEKS (160 hours of instruction)

REGISTRATION FEE:  $200.00 

CLASS DATES:  A new class begins every Monday – See Appendix A for specifics dates.

SCHEDULE:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

DESCRIPTION:  This is a very basic course for equine owners interested in maintaining the health of their own equine partners through balanced hooves and shoeing or for individuals who wish to have a part-time business. 

Course Objectives:

All objectives from the Farrier 2 Week Course in addition to the following.

The student will:

· Correctly modify horseshoes with clips, block heels, swedge heels, square toes, and trailers.

· Describe the basic circulatory functions of the lower leg.

· Explain the normal growth pattern of a hoof.

· Identify and define the functions of tendons and ligaments in the lower leg.

· Identify the difference between sensitive and horny structures.

· Identify the proper shoe for an equine’s needs. 

· Move hot steel safely and effectively.

· Apply egg bar shoes.

· Identify and treat common topical hoof diseases.

Total number of hours in course:  160 

Examination and theory:  4 hours 

Lecture and forge work:  20 hours 

Shoeing and field work:  136 hours 

 Final Grade Criteria

Written Tests – 20%

Forging Tests – 30%

Shoeing Test – 50% 

Four Week Course Cost:  $5,625.00  

Tuition:  $4,700.00

Tools and Books:  $925.00