Should you choose to attend Priarie Farrier School
you will learn through a carefully structured combination
of lecture, lab, and practical experience the proper use of
all
Farrier tools and equipment, different
forging
techniques,
and the proper methods of trimming, hot and cold shoeing.
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Course Description, Skills & Objectives The farrier course at Prairie Farrier School is designed to introduce students to the basic skills needed to trim and shoe horses utilizing theory, practical knowledge and experience. Students will have an understanding of a farrier's responsibilities and the ability to apply the knowledge gained at Prairie Farrier School to everyday practical situations. Students will be expected to safely and effectively handle a wide range of horses from minis to drafts. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Students will obtain an understanding of the mechanics and anatomy of the horse as well as the proper use of tools necessary to do the job properly. Students will trim, and shoe horses specific to their uses. They will understand the anatomy of the horse identify the parts and overall workings of a horse and recognize irregularities and gait faults, with the ability to make the apporpriate adjustments for different situations, diseases and diciplines. |
This lab, lecture and hands on based course is 12 weeks in lenght. Allowing the students enough time to participate in and practice sound trimming and shoeing methods.
As with anything in life, you get out of it what you put into it.
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Farrier tools
and uses
Balance Common foot problems Welding safety, borium and metallurgy Foal and weanling foot care |
