Farrier Shop
Farrier Craftsmanship and Forging are two more career areas offered at Meredith Manor. While students in our Riding Masters and Equine Science Masters programs have Farrier courses available to them as electives, we also offer a 12-week Shoeing Short Course and a 36-week Equine Science Master with Farrier Emphasis program - both of which focus on farrier science. With either of these programs, students will start out learning about trimming and balancing the foot along with anatomy of the hoof and limb. As you continue through the program you get more involved with the shoeing process and how it relates to the horse industry.
Our farrier students also have career area electives that allow them to acquire additional skills that can improve their farrier business and provide additional sources of revenue. These skills include Forging, Training, Massage Therapy, Business Management, and many others. When enrolled in the farrier program, you do not need to bring any equipment of your own, the farrier shop is fully equipped and can handle eight horses at a time. For additional information visit our Farrier School site.
As a student, understanding why you are doing something is always important, which is why students at Meredith Manor are required to take theory classes. One place that these theory classes are held is in the library classroom, which is our next stop.
