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AVOTEC is available for active-duty soldiers ONLY.
Funding will only be available through November 2009.
Courses
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.
AVOTEC Tuition
Course
| Tuition
| Tools and Books
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| II. 6 weeks (30 days)
Total of 240 hours
III. 6 weeks (30 days)
Total of 240 hours
| $3,300.00
$3,500.00
| $1,200.00
$1,000.00
| $4,500.00
$4,500.00
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Lodging on the property is at no charge for these soldiers or they can stay in a nearby hotel.
Students will be responsible for their own meals.
Contact us for class start dates
Horseshoeing II
Tools and Books
Tools
Farrier Apron
Aluminum Shoeing Box
15" Hoof Nippers
Saddle Horse Clinchers
Shoe Pullers
Clinch Cutter
14 ounce Driving Hammer
24 ounce Rounding Hammer
36 ounce Rounding Hammer
2 Rasp with Handles
Hoof Knife
Pritchel
Forepunch
Creaser
Fire Tongs
Crease Nail Puller
Knife Sharpener
Handled Wire Brush
Books
School Manual
Clinical Equine Anatomy and Common Disorders of the Horse related to the lower limb and hoof
The Cavalry Horseshoer's technical Manual
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| Higher Education
Horseshoeing III
Tools
Hoof Gauge
Clip Starter
16 ounce Welding Flux
Clinch Block
Creaser
Bob Punch
Hot Fitting Tongs
Shoe Spreaders
Clinch Gouge
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AVOTEC Application
Print this page, complete and mail to
Casey & Son Horseshoeing School
14013 East Hwy 136, LaFayette, GA 30728
Phone (706) 397-8909  Fax (706) 397-8047 email: rcaseysch@aol.com
Application for Enrollment:
Name:________________________ Phone:____________________ Email:___________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________
City:__________________________________ State:___________ Zip:______________________
Social Security Number:__________________ Date of Birth: _________________ Age:___Sex: ___
Occupation:____________________________ Full or Part Time:___________Other:____________
Level of Public Education: ___________________________________________________________
Level of Knowledge in Horseshoeing and Background:_____________________________________
Reasons you would like to learn to shoe or become a farrier:________________________________
How did you learn about this school?__________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Please read and sign:
I will assume full responsibility for any injury to myself and will not hold the Casey and Son Horseshoeing School or anyone connected responsible for any accidents. I have read and understand this agreement.
I understand that my deposit is non refundable unless I notify the school thirty (30) days prior to the designated course date.
Date: ____________________________ Student Signature:_____________________________
Parent or Guardian if under 18 years of age: __________________________________________
Pricing effective as of December 1, 2008
Date you would like to begin
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Please circle your choice
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Total
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6 weeks ( 30 days) Horseshoeing II
6 weeks ( 30 days) Higher Education Horseshoeing III
Purchase Tools & books
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$3,350.00
$3,500.00
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$1,200.00
$1,000.00
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$4,500.00
$4,500.00
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Please note: Farrier Certification is available students. The $200.00 fee IS NOT included in the above tuition.
The tuition is due when you attend your first day of class. We will accept the TAR form as a promissory note. We will invoice the Army for the full amount on the first day of attendance. We now accept all forms of payment: We prefer personal checks, cash, money order, and cashiers checks. We also accept Visa, MasterCard - Credit and Debit cards. Make all payments to: Casey and Son Horseshoeing School.
Credit card information: Full Name on Card:___________________________________________________________
Card Number:_____________________________________ Exp. Date__________ CVV Code_____
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Certification
Farrier Certification with the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association
Farrier Certification
- A Student upon graduation has the opportunity to receive a certification as an Apprentice Farrier.
- After a year's work experience, he/she will be able to move up to Journeyman I
- After three years of work experience advance to Journeyman II.
- Within seven years he/she could advance to Master Farrier.
The certification is provided by the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association. The BWFA is the only farrier association that allows graduating students to certify directly from farrier school. Shoeing experience prior to attending farrier school is considered when certifying.
Although certification is not required to join the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association. They accept farriers, horse-owners, companies, and veterinarians. They have an open membership policy.
The Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association is currently the largest farrier association in the world. The BWFA offers students a discount if they join upon graduating from a Master Educator School and tested by a Master Educator and BWFA TESTER
$200 Certification Fee is not included in Tuition Cost
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