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Wyoming School of Horseshoeing
WYOMING SCHOOL OF HORSESHOEING MAKING FARRIERS AND CREATING LEGACIES
COURSES
COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT OUR COURSES
ARE MEALS AND LODGING INCLUDED IN TUITION?
YES, ALL COURSES INCLUDE TWO MEALS A DAY AND LODGING.
IF YOU SIGN UP FOR 2 WEEK COURSE AND WANT TO EXTEND TO A 4 OR 8 WEEK COURSE CAN YOU?
YES YOU CAN
CAN YOU BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS?
NO, YOU CANNOT BRING YOUR OWN TOOLS. THE TOOL PACKAGE HAS TO BE PURCHASED THROUGH WSOH
DO YOU HAVE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE FOR COURSES?
YES PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE, ALL TUITION AND TOOLS COSTS MUST BE PAID BEFORE ATTENDING. ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE ON TIME OR COULD RESULT IN FORFEIT OF SPOT AND DEPOSIT.
DOES CLASSES RUN ON WEEKENDS?
NO, CLASSES RUN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. WEEKENDS ARE DOWN TIME FOR STUDENTS TO STUDY AND REST.
IS THE LODGING THAT IS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS SHARED ROOMS OR INDIVIDUAL ROOMS?
ROOMS TYPICALLY ARE NOT SHARED, EACH STUDENTS GETS THEIR OWN ROOM.
CAN STUDENTS BRING THEIR OWN FOOD?
YES, THE BUNKHOUSE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FRIDGE, MICROWAVE, COFFE POT, TOASTER AND GRILL.
DO THE MEALS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS, ENCOMPASS GLUTEN FREE, AND OR A STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES?
YES, ANY STUDENTS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES OR FOOD RESTRICTIONS WILL BE GIVEN APPROPRIATE MEAL CHOICES
2 Week Course — $2,375
This is our entry level Horseshoeing course. The classroom portion of this introductory course focuses on the basic anatomy of bones, tendons, and ligaments of the leg. Students will also explore some common diseases and lameness of the leg and proper methods of treatment.
The horse work and forging portion of this course will focus on the basics of safely trimming hooves and nailing a shoe on the foot. Students learn proper body positioning under the horse, functional use of tools while under the horse, and basic horsemanship skills related to body language and approach. The forging portion includes a background in differences and applications of shoes, sizes, and nails. Students also learn basic shoe shaping techniques while using the forge to better match a shoe to the hoof.
Upon graduation from this course, students will leave the school with the ability to confidently trim hooves. This is not a course designed to send a student out on their own. It is a very basic course for beginners.
Tool packages are a required expense that is not included in the tuition cost.
4 Week Course — $3,975
This is our intermediate course for the students who are looking for a deeper understanding of horseshoeing and the responsibilities of a professional farrier. The classroom aspect of this course continues with bone anatomy and function, tendon and ligament purpose, and a more in depth look at pathology of injuries and diseases of the horse.
The horse and forging portion of this course includes the basics of making a standard shoe from scratch, practice of simple shoe modifications using the forge, and proper applications of these modifications to hooves. Students also gain valuable time building confidence and ability while under the horse.
Graduates from our intermediate course will leave with a well-rounded knowledge of the functioning leg of the horse, common lameness/disease diagnosis and confidence of proper treatments, and the ability to modify shoes at a worksite therefore becoming more marketable to clients.
Tool packages are a required expense that is not included in the tuition cost.
8 Week Course — $7,500
This is our "Pro-Class" course and is a very high achievement of education for our students. In the classroom, students will examine the detailed hoof structure, aspects of blood circulation, and a thorough analysis of conformation and gaits of horses. There will also be further exploration of disease of the horse, and tendencies that cause lameness with relation to conformation and gaits.
Horse and forging aspects of this course involves the most time under the horse while continuing to build confidence and ability - the place a farrier spends the most time! This is a complete blend of basic fundamentals of trimming, to the professional adaptation of properly shoeing each individual horse. In front of the forge, students continue to learn more shoe modifications, and begin to refine their abilities of making shoes by hand. Professionalism of the farrier and craftsmanship of their work is our emphasis with this course.
Upon graduation, students will have a proper background and developed understanding of aspects to confidently take the AFA Classification Exam. This entry level testing will begin to distinguish the student in marketability and aptitude and provide professional services to clients.
Tool packages are a required expense that is not included in the tuition cost.
TERRY BISON RANCH
is proud to work with
OLEO ACRES FARRIER SUPPLY
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