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   FARRIER COURSES

CHOOSE A COURSE DESIGNED FOR PERSONAL USE OR AS A PROFESSIONAL CAREER........

2 WEEK COURSE  -  $ 3500.00

This course offers basic trimming and balancing of the hoof.  Get the basic knowledge of shoeing a horse and learn proper hoof care.  Learn the anatomy of the lower leg and hoof and how to evaluate a horse properly.  This course can be described as an "introductory course" for a potential professional farrier.  This course is recommended for horse owners who are interested in shoeing their own horses.  You will need 2 hoof knifes (one left and one right hand ) and one pair of hoof nippers to start this course.  If you are not able to obtain these farrier tools before you attend our course, you may purchase them once you arrive.

4 WEEK COURSE  -  $ 5500.00

This course is designed for anyone interested on becoming a professional farrier.  Receive hands-on education of farrier skills and techniques needed in order to have a successful career.  Our 4 week course is equivalent to most 8, 10 and 12 week courses because we understand that it is very hard to stay away from home.  Our courses are extremely accellerated and have a maximum of 3 students at a time...we have set our courses up this way for each student to obtain as much hands-on training as they can possibly handle.  The "Farrier Tool Package" is included in the 4 week course.

Our in-depth courses are kept small in order for each student to have as much "hands-on training" as can be handled by each student.  We will move at your pace so if a student has some experience, we will work at your level and not hold you back.  We keep an average of 15 horses on the premises for students to work on at all times and with a small student body per course, each student has the opportunity to work on plenty of horses as Emmet conducts and guides them while learning  proper farrier skills and techniques.  "WE REFUSE TO HAVE OUR  STUDENTS STANDING AROUND WAITING FOR OTHER STUDENTS TO FINISH UP A HORSE".  Our students do not stand around with their hands in their pockets watching and waiting to work on a horse while the other 5, 10, 15 students are finishing up one horse....which could possibly take approximately 1 to 2 hours (time varies per student).  Emmet says, "I like to see my students working and getting their hands dirty".

WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR 4 WEEK COURSE: 

• TOOLS  -  Knowing the proper use of farrier tools and equipment ensures good quality work.  You will learn to recognize such tools of this trade and how to use them properly.
• SKILLS  -  Learn proper nailing, clinching and most importantly, how to adequately finish a hoof; learn to fix problems with distorted hoofs; how to bring back proper hoof balance; corrective shoeing for gate problems;
• FORGE WORK  -  necessary forge work....how to make and modify specialty shoes, you will also learn mig-welding specialty shoes 
• LEARN TO RECOGNIZE  -  lameness.....how to correct and even help prevent it; white-line fungus of the hoof wall and how to treat it, over-reaching, stumbling and interfering, contracted heels and heel soreness;
• BUSINESS  -  expect to be guided in the business end of having a good and trusting "farrier-client" relationship with your customers.

learning the anatomy of the hoof....	to pin-point an abscess.....

NOTE:  In order for the training process to be more effective when taking our courses, we ask that our students have a good sense of horsemanship background.  Your physical ability ALSO plays a very important role on learning this trade.  When you are working with these unpredictably large animals on a daily basis, we need for you to feel comfortable around them.

STUDENTS that attend our school will receive a "Study Guide" packet.  This study guide is to help prepare the student with commonly used farrier terms and their definitions, the horse's anatomy and parts of the hoof from different angles.  This is for the student to review before attending the first day.  Students will receive this packet once the completed application and deposit is submitted to our office.  Once the 4 week course is passed and completed, the student has the option of putting his/her contact information on our "List of Farriers" listed on our website by completing a form provided.  This list was designed to help are students along when we can......also for horseowners to locate a good "qualified farrier" in their area.

"Natural Hoof Angle...so important!"

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE HOURS:  All courses run Monday through Friday (weekends off).  Students begin at 8:00 a.m. (unless otherwise specified during your course period).  Students will travel to different barns throughout their course to work on different types of horses so the end time of each day will vary.  If a student needs to request being back on the premises early for any reason, please be sure to notify the instructor right away!

PART-TIME COURSES:  We offer part-time courses and are scheduled 2 weeks at a time.  You must complete the 4 weeks within a 3 month period (12 weeks).  The "tool package" is not included in the part-time course and may be purchased separately.  Please contact our office for available dates and fees.

COMPLETION OF COURSE:  Once you have passed and completed our 4 week course (part-time included), you are awarded a "Certificate of Completion" along with a laminated photo ID card.  Your records are kept on file in our office for review, if needed.  You will also be listed on our "List of Farriers" on our website with your contact information.  A "List Of Farriers" form is issued to the applicant once he/she has completed and passed the 4 week course.  Once this form is completed and returned to our office, the applicants contact information, etc. will be posted on our website.

TOOL PACKAGE:  Students that take the 4-Week Professional Farrier Course will receive a tool package that includes the following:  Two (2) Rasps, Two (2) Rasp handles, Two (2) Hoof knives (right hand and left hand), One (1) 14" or 15" pair Hoof Nippers, One (1) pair Pull-Offs, One (1) pair Clinchers, One (1) Driving Hammer, One (1) Rounding Hammer.

DRESS CODE:  No open toed shoes are allowed.  Shorts, skirts and sleeveless T-shirts are not to be worn while attending class.  This dress code is enforced for your own safety and protection - also makes for a comfortable learning experience.

DEPOSIT:  A $ 250.00 deposit must be submitted with your Application Packet in order to reserve your course.  This deposit is non-refundable 20 calendar days prior to your course start date.  If a student's application is denied, the applicant will be contacted immediately and $200.00 of the deposit will be refunded to the applicant.  If a student has already submitted an application and needs to change their course start date for any reason, he/she needs to contact the office as soon as possible to reschedule.  NOTE:  If an applicant is not able to take their scheduled course and requests a refund, he/she must contact the office 20 calendar days prior to their course start date AND he/she must speak to a live person; just leaving a message on the voicemail is not acceptable.

PAYMENT:  The remaining balance of the tuition is due on the first day the student arrives to Farrier U.  If the balance due is not paid in full on the first day the student arrives, the student will be sent home and will need to reschedule their course for a later date.  If this occurs, the student waives his/her rights to receive their deposit refunded.  PLEASE make cashiers checks and money orders payable to EMMET STEVENS HORSESHOEING.  Personal checks accepted for deposits ONLY.  We accept VISA and MASTERCARD.  No credit card checks or personal checks accepted.