Objective: Upon graduation of our Horseshoeing III course we emphasize that the first year out of school is the hardest. Taking this into consideration many of our graduates have chosen to specialize in shoeing a particular breed or event horse such as serving only show horses, polo, roping, reining, barrel, walking horses, hunter, jumper, drafts and the list and possibilities go on and on.  This will depend on the type of horses, occupations and recreation in their area.

Course Description:  The intent is to provide Specialty Shoeing Courses on a more professional level to provide a higher paying self-employment for these men and women. At the completion of this course, the farrier can apply for the Journeyman level Farrier Certification.  We have 4 topics for a total of 6 weeks of advanced training. We will offer one course a month, year round, allowing the working farrier to work around the schedule.

Total Clock Hours:  270.0 hours

Classroom/Shop/Total:  50/220/270

Curriculum:  We have included the use of an Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera known as Thermography where images are downloaded into a computer program to evaluate the horses. A technique known as Equine Flexion Therapy will help in identifying the particular weakness in the performance of the horse due to improper shoeing. Extensive work and research will be performed and documented on each case. Includes gas and coal forge work, shoeing, evaluating, theory in the classroom. Lameness issues that occur to horses will be a high priority to ensure a safe and sound horse. Additional tools, books, DVD’s and supplies will be needed. Promoting and How-to sponsor a horse owner clinic in your area will be practiced.

Note: Farriers must have completed our 12 week course or have one year working experience on their own, when we will suggest a one day interview. 

Courses              Clock hours

Advanced Forge Work and Blacksmithing..…………90 hours… 2 weeks

Shoeing the Gaited Horse, Flat and Padded

………………………..……. .45 hours…. 1 week

Shoeing the Western Style Horse Breeds

…………………….………...90 hours…..2 weeks

Shoeing the English Style Horse Breeds

……………………………….45 hours…..1 week

Total hours 270

Tuition: $7,000.00

Hand Tools: $1,500.00

Books and Supplies: 500.00

Farrier Certification testing fee $200.00

Total: $9,200.00

We ask that you bring your own shoeing rig with the hand tools and equipment. We will provide the coal forge(s). The $2,000.00 list we priced includes:

A Forge and swing out arm (or stand) 

Leveling Plate

2 hoof gauges

Shoers Ruler

Clip Starter

2 Hardies

Creaser

Bob Punch

Welding flux and sure weld

Drill Tech sticks, borium

Butcher block brush

Bees wax

Hot Shoeing Tongs

Clinch Block

Shoe Spreaders

Clinch Gouge

2 forge hammers

4 pair tongs

Steel and Aluminum Bar stock, various sizes

Rasp – variety with handles

3 specialty hoof knives

3 books, 10 DVD’s (or more)