Welcome To Midwest Horseshoeing School

The Midwest Horseshoeing School was established in 1964 because of the demand for skilled, competent, well-educated horseshoers. Through the years Midwest Horseshoeing School has met the challenge of this growing trade by continually graduating seasoned professionals.

Midwest Horseshoeing School is located just 10 miles south of Springfield Illinois, in the rich prairie region of central Illinois... the heart of the Midwest. Through the years students have come to Midwest Horseshoeing School from all over the United States to learn the trade of horseshoeing.

2012 Summer Highlights: 2 & 4 Week Sessions

Congratulations - Steve Hedges, CJF
recipient of the
2012 Outstanding Educator Award
from the American Farrier’s Association!
 

The June 2012 Summer Sessions are  2 or 4 Week Sessions geared to the student interested in the basics of hoof care and the anatomy of the distal limb. Students will have classroom education which covers the basic anatomy of the distal limb of the horse as well as shop time to explore basic trimming techniques. Students will  learn to pull a shoe correctly, and how to stand properly under the horse and the difference between  balance and a level hoof. These are only some of the topics that will be discussed.

One of the highlights of the 4 Week Session is the limb dissection lesson. Students will actually see the beauty of the distal limb structures. 

There will also be time dedicated to being in the forge as well as learning when to and not to use keg shoes. 

This class will be perfect for you if you fall into any of these categories:

**The student who has just graduated from high school.
**The student who is a horse owner and wants to learn to trim their own horse.
**The horse owner who would like to be able to communicate with  and have a better understanding of the instructions regarding the distal limb from their equine veterinarian.
**The person who is on their way to veterinary school and would like a head start.
**The person who seems to always need a quick trim for their horse at showing events.
**The horse lovers who would like to use their skills for extra income while attending college.
**The person fascinated with the horse and the way it moves.
**Those who are educated in equine massage therapy.
**The horse owner who would like to be knowledgeable about their animal.

These two sessions are a great introduction into horseshoeing. They are the precursors to the 12 and 16 Week Sessions.

Class begins June 4, 2012. Call 217-697-4899 if you would like to enroll!
Class size will be limited. Housing with internet access is available.
 

Why choose Midwest Horseshoeing School?

One on one time with the instructor

Should you choose to attend Midwest Horseshoeing School you will learn through a carefully structured combination of lecture, laboratory, and practical experience the proper use of all blacksmithing tools and equipment, forging techniques, and the correct methods of shoeing a horse.

This includes hot shoeing, corrective shoeing as well as an introduction to and understanding of cold shoeing. As a student, you will also learn how to maintain your own tools, how to set up your equipment, and examine successful ways to set up your own business.

Students at MHS will have multiple horses to work with each day. Finished work is critiqued by the instructor with the student present before the horse exits. 

Midwest Horseshoeing School is approved by Workforce Investment Act, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Veteran’s Administration, and Certificate of Approval to Operate issued by the Illinois State of Education, 100 N. First Street, Springfield, IL 62777

Bring your horse along!!

Students attending Midwest Horseshoeing School are now able to bring their horse while attending school.

See www.thestablesonhorsefarmroad.com for details.