FARRIER COURSESOwned and operated by "Emmet Stevens Horseshoeing".
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 excellerated 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:
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.
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COURSE INFORMATION
COURSES RUN: Monday through Friday, promply at 8:00 a.m. and we work until finsihed. Please contact us to verify the next available dates.
PART-TIME COURSES: We do 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 a part-time course and may be purchased separately. Please contact our office for available dates and fees.
TESTING: You will be quizzed from time to time to see what you have learned and understand....you MUST pass the Final Written Exam and a Live Shoeing Test of a horse in order to receive your "Certficate of Completion" and Photo ID.
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.
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 is to be sent in with your "application packet" in order to reserve your course. This deposit is non-refundable 20 days prior to your course start date. (You must contact the office by phone when an emergency arises and must speak to someone OR you must leave a message for the office to call you back for confirm receipt of your phone call). The remaining balance of the full-tuition is due on the first day the student arrives to class. If the balance due is not paid in full on the first day the student arrives to class, 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 back. If the application is denied, the applicant will be contacted immediately and $200.00 of the deposit will be refunded to the applicant.
PAYMENT: Please make cashiers checks and money orders payable to EMMET STEVENS HORSESHOEING. We accept VISA and MASTERCARD. No credit card checks or personal checks accepted.
We fill our calendar with students who are
motivated, eager and ready to learn!!! Join us for the
greatest, well-rounded and most enjoyable learning
experience in your life!!! Check out our upcoming dates....
"IN HOPES FOR ALL TO BE BLESSED WITH
A VERY SPECIAL HOLIDAY SEASON!!!!"
**** 2009 Calendar ****
4 WEEK COURSE
JANUARY 5th - Open
FEBRUARY 9th - Open
MARCH 16th - Open
APRIL - to be determined
MAY - to be determined
JUNE - to be determined
2 WEEK COURSE
JANUARY 5th - Open
JANUARY 19th - Open
FEBRUARY 9th - Open
FEBRUARY 23rd - Open
MARCH 16th - Open
MARCH 30th - Open
APRIL - to be determined
MAY - to be determined
JUNE - to be determined
***** LAST UPDATE: December 17, 2008 @ 3:28PM *****
Please be sure to email us if you have a question that we have not answered. If you would like to visit our school before attending, we ask that you please contact us to schedule an appointment.
THANK YOU!!!!
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