Owned and operated by "Emmet Stevens Horseshoeing". 

VOTED #1 Horseshoeing School

in the State of Florida.

"shoe fits the hoof,  not hoof fit the shoe"

In order for our school to conduct an excellerated course, we keep our student body count to a minimum.  There is a maximum of 3 students at a time per course.  This allows each student to work on horses more often that watching other students work on horses.  We keep an average of 15 horses on the school premises for students to work on while Emmet guides the students through the shoeing process.  Expect to work on a large variety of horses ranging from backyard horses all the way up to your World Class Show Horses.  These sessions assure that you will be on your way to becoming a confident and qualified farrier.

A "tool package" is included in the 4 week course (professional farrier).  Additional tools are available for purchase upon request.

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EXPECT TO LEARN THE SKILLS & TECHNIQUES OF MASTERING THIS TRADE

• Learn how to fix problems with distorted hoofs
• Bring back proper hoof balance with corrective shoeing
• Learn hoof repair techniques and skils to bring the horse's hoof back to its natural angle
• Get hands-on experience for specialty and therapeutic shoeing
• Learn to evaluate a horse's condition
• Learn to determine if the shoeing process of the hoof is adequate for the horse's condition
• Forge work - Learn hot and cold shoeing

We also guide our students on how to obtain and keep a professional and trusting relationship with their clients.  You will see these clients on a rotation ranging from every 4 to 8 weeks depending on the way you schedule your clients and depending on the needs of your client's horses.

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                                                                                                   Proper hoof balance is essential.

Knowing the proper use of farriers tools and equipment ensures good quality work.  You will learn to recognize such tools of this trade and how to use them properly.  A "tool package" is provided to students that attend the 4 week course:

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Two (2) Rasps

Two (2) Rasp Handles

Two (2) Hoof Knives (left hand and right hand)

One (1) 14" or 15" Hoof Nippers

One (1) pair Pull-offs

One (1) pair Clinchers

One (1) Driving Hammer

One (1) Rounding Hammer

There is no extra charge for this "Tool Package" as it is included in our 4 week course and you will receive this package once you attend our school.  If you are not taking our 4 week course and would like to purchase this package, your cost is only $ 500.00 (prices subject to change).  For information on how to purchase this package, please contact our office by phone or email.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Bunkhouse  on  premises  contains  mini - fridge, microwave  oven,  coffee  maker,  toaster  and TV w/VCR.

Students are to provide their own food, drinks, bedding & pillows, towels & toiletries, etc.

CHECK-IN TIME:     Sundays (anytime after 4 PM).  Please call and advise us if you intend to arrive on Monday morning @ 7:30 AM instead of Sunday evening.

We accept VISA and MasterCard,

Cashiers Checks and Money Orders.  Sorry, no personal checks.

NO TUITION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE.

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