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.
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: | 40 | |
| Curriculum: | Farrier Craftsmanship I | 8 hrs/week |
| Farrier Craftsmanship II | 8 hrs/week | |
| Career Area Elective (Forging recommended) | 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: | 114 | |
| Farrier Craftsmanship I-VI | 8 hrs/week | |
| 3 Career Area Electives | 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 | 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: Leather Working I, Horse Health, Equine Business Management, Equine Breeding, Teaching I, or Training II
Program Objectives
Equine Science Master
Following successful completion of Equine Science Master Program, the student will demonstrate an understanding of concepts, principles, skills, & dispositions of the required and career area courses and be prepared to apply their learning to a career in the equine industry. The student will be able to:- an understanding of the concepts and principles of the required & career area courses
- the skills required for the chosen career area that pertain to employment in the horse industry
- a realistic perspective of knowledge and skill levels related to career areas completed
- dispositions (attitudes & values) necessary for success in a career in the horse industry.
- Farrier: ability to apply concepts to the assessment of the foot care needs of the horse & perform skills of trimming, shoeing, & maintenance of the foot; ability to recognize diseases of the hoof, determine appropriate types of shoes for different purposes, & apply forging techniques.
Shoeing Short Course
Following successful completion of the Shoeing Short Course, the student will demonstrate an understanding of concepts, principles, skills, & dispositions of the required and career area courses and be prepared to apply their learning to a career in the equine industry. The student will be able to:- describe and demonstrate basic knowledge and skills for an entry level position in shoeing
- demonstrate a basic understanding of knowledge in the areas of Farrier Science, Farrier Craftsmanship, and forge work
- demonstrate dispositions (attitudes & values) necessary for success in a career in the horse industry
- describe a realistic perspective of his or her knowledge and skill levels in relation to career levels in the horse industry
- describe the 12 week program in relation to his or her levels of achievement and accomplishment, and future goals for success in the horse industry.
Disclosures
- Occupations programs prepare students to enter:
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Costs: Fall 2017 - June 2021
Other Fees:Program Length Tuition Room & Board Riding Master I 12 Weeks $9,342 $1,377 Riding Master II 12 Weeks $9,342 $1,377 Riding Master III 12 Weeks $9,342 $1,377 Riding Master IV 12 Weeks $9,342 $1,377 Riding Master V 12 Weeks $9,342 $1,377 Riding Master VI 12 Weeks $9,342 $1,377 Comp. Riding Master III 36 Weeks $28,026 $4,131 Comp. Riding Master VI 36 Weeks $28,026 $4,131 Equine Science Master 36 Weeks $21,249 $4,131 Shoeing Short Course 12 Weeks $7,725 $1,377 - Breeding Class lab fee: $325
- Teaching III lab fee: $30
- Leather Working toolkit: $145
- Leather Working lab fee: $225
- Farrier Craftsmanship text: $105
- Farrier Craftsmanship hoof knife: $34
- 2014-2015 On Time Completion Rate for students completing Comp. Riding Master III, Comp. Riding Master VI and Equine Science Master programs: 92%
- 2015 Placement Rate for students completing Comp. Riding Master III, Comp. Riding Master VI and Equine Science Master programs: 91%
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2014-2015 Median Program Loan Debt incurred by students completing Comp. Riding Master III, Comp. Riding Master VI and Equine Science Master programs:
- Median Title IV Loan Debt: $5,444
- Median Private Educational Loan Debt: $0
- Median Institutional Finance Plan Debt: $0