Farrier Training Programs

Meredith Manor offers two farrier training programs, a 12-week Shoeing Short Course and a 36-week Equine Science Master with Farrier Emphasis. For information about program costs, see the Fees and Payments section of our catalog.

12-Week Shoeing Short Course

Our 12 week program is well suited for the student with some previous farrier knowledge and skills. Apply Online

Certificate Awarded: Shoeing Short Course
Time Required: 12 weeks (1 quarter)
Quarter Credits: 36
Curriculum: Farrier Craftsmanship I 8 hrs/week
Farrier Craftsmanship II 8 hrs/week
1 Career Area Elective 8 hrs/week
Horse & Barn Care 8 hrs/week
Farrier Working Case Study 4 hrs/week

36-Week Equine Science Master with Farrier Emphasis

Our 36 week program is more in depth with additional focus on anatomy, conformation, unsoundness, diseases, and forge work. Upon completion of the 36 week program, students will have the basic knowledge to test at a National Certification offered by any Farrier Association. Apply Online

Certificate Awarded: Equine Science Master  
Time Required: 36 weeks (3 quarters)  
Quarter Credits: 102  
  9 Career Areas 8 hrs/week
  1 Theory 2 hrs/week
  1 Showing 3 hrs/week
  3 Horse and Barn Care (Management) 8 hrs/week

Recommended schedule by quarter:
Quarter 1: Farrier Craftsmanship I 8 hrs/week
Farrier Craftsmanship II 8 hrs/week
  Training I 8 hrs/week
  Theory I 2 hrs/week
  Horse & Barn Care 8 hrs/week
Quarter 2: Farrier Craftsmanship III 8 hrs/week
  Farrier Craftsmanship IV 8 hrs/week
  Forging 8 hrs/week
  Showing I 3 hrs/week
  Horse and Barn Care (Management) 8 hrs/week
Quarter 3: Farrier Craftsmanship V 8 hrs/week
  Farrier Craftsmanship VI 8 hrs/week
  Equine Massage Therapy 8 hrs/week
  Horse and Barn Care (Management) 8 hrs/week

Other Career Area elective options: Horse Health, Equine Business Management, Equine Breeding, Teaching I, or Training II

Disclosures
  1. Occupations programs prepare students to enter:
  2. Costs: 2012-2013
    Program Length Tuition Room & Board
    Riding Master I 12 Weeks $8,310 $1,230
    Riding Master II 12 Weeks $8,310 $1,230
    Riding Master III 12 Weeks $8,310 $1,230
    Riding Master IV 12 Weeks $8,310 $1,230
    Riding Master V 12 Weeks $8,310 $1,230
    Riding Master VI 12 Weeks $8,310 $1,230
    Comp. Riding Master III 36 Weeks $24,930 $3,690
    Comp. Riding Master VI 36 Weeks $24,930 $3,690
    Equine Science Master 36 Weeks $18,900 $3,690
    Shoeing Short Course 12 Weeks $6,873 $1,230
    Other Fees:
    • Breeding Class lab fee: $325
    • Leather Repair lab fee: $145
    • Teaching III lab fee: $30
    • Farrier Craftsmanship text: $105
    • Farrier Craftsmanship hoof knife: $34
  3. 2011-2012 On Time Completion Rate for students completing Comp. Riding Master III, Comp. Riding Master VI and Equine Science Master programs: 90%
  4. 2011 Placement Rate for students completing Comp. Riding Master III, Comp. Riding Master VI and Equine Science Master programs: 87%
    Placement Rate Data
  5. 2011-2012 Median Program Loan Debt incurred students participating in Comp. Riding Master III, Comp. Riding Master VI and Equine Science Master programs:
    • Median Title IV Loan Debt: $5,474
    • Median Private Educational Loan Debt: $0
    • Median Institutional Finance Plan Debt: $0
The progress we have seen in Erin's riding and other horse skills has been tremendous. She came to Meredith Manor without a significant amount of riding experience. Today she is a proficient rider, and the confidence she has developed in the care and training of horses is very satisfying for both of us.
Parents of Erin McElmury: 1996 Riding Master Graduate