About the Courses

Farrier Blacksmith Workshop

Farrier Blacksmith Workshop

This workshop is designed for individuals at any level that wish to learn, or improve, forging aimed at farriery. While we may do some ornamental work, the primary focus will be on horseshoes and farrier related tools, such as tongs and punches.
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Farrier Certification Workshop

Farrier Certification Workshop

The highlights of farriery theory are covered during this week, shoe displays and forging requirements for the different exams are demonstrated and worked on, and a lot of horses are shod.  The horses are shod by students and graded to the exam standard, while the student gets one-on-one help and input from the HHS staff.  Students will have very little time for rest during this week.
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Professional Farrier Course

Professional Farrier Course

The Professional Farrier Course is designed to teach an individual to become a skilled and competent farrier.  Anatomy, shoeing theory, corrective shoeing techniques, correcting faults of gait, therapeutic shoeing techniques, tool and handmade horseshoe forging, and running a successful business are all taught in this course.  Students in this course will also perform a leg dissection.  
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Journeyman Farrier Course

Journeyman Farrier Course

The Journeyman Farrier Course is the ultimate course for those that demand only the best from themselves and those around them.  24 weeks is a long time to go to school, but it is a matter of perspective.  If you compare the amount of time people spend going to college to prepare for a career that is less rewarding (financially and the way you will feel about what you are doing for the horse and their owner) than farriery, it really isn’t that long.  The individuals who have the drive to successfully graduate from the Journeyman Farrier Course will have all the skills and knowledge to be the next generation of leaders in the farrier industry.
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