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LENGTH:  8 WEEKS (320 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 course is designed for people who are interested in horseshoeing as a career and provides the basic experience that students need to feel competent starting a shoeing business.

Course Objectives:

All objectives from the Farrier 6 Week Course in addition to the following.
 

The student will:

· Identify and correct breakover issues in an equine.

· Identify and correct basic interference issues in an equine.

· Identify equines that need additional support with corrective pads, packing, or shoes.

· Explain exceptions to common forging rules.

· Demonstrate and explain the importance of each step of the shoeing procedure.

· Identify and explain the uses of the parts of an anvil.

· Identify and demonstrate proper usage of basic forging tools.

· Explain the consequences of an unbalanced hoof.

Total number of hours in course:  320 

Examination and theory:  8 hours 

Lecture and forge work:  30 hours 

Shoeing and field work:  282 hours 

Final Grade Criteria

Written Tests – 20%

Forging Tests – 30%

Shoeing Test – 50%
 

Eight Week Course Cost:  $9,625.00 

Tuition:  $8,700.00 

Tools and Books:  $925.00