6 Week Classes

INTERMEDIATE SIX WEEK SESSION

Lecture on Anatomy

10 hrs.

Lecture on corrective & Pathological Shoeing

12 hrs.

Horsemanship

3 hrs.

Basic Hoof Trimming

55 hrs.

Forging

32 hrs.

Corrective Shoeing

94 hrs.

Written Exams

2 hrs.

Field Trips/Veterinarian Clinic

14 hrs.

Tool Maintenance

3 hrs.

This session is recommended for those students interested in part time shoeing. Students will learn to shoe horses with factory made shoes as well as hand made shoes. This session includes learning intermediate anatomy, conformational defects, faulty gaits, and proper shoeing techniques. The instructors will teach proper horse handling, trimming, squaring toes, making flat shoes, bar shoes, clips, heel caulks, trailers, welding, and using pads. Students will also learn to help correct conformational defects and gait problems with corrective shoes.

Students are responsible for all assignments and homework.
All tools will be furnished for students.

                 Total number of hours in course: 225 hours.

Hours in session: Monday through Friday
 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The school shop is opened after regular school hours to allow students to perfect their skills.

Upon successful completion of the
 Six Week Session students will receive a certificate.

Start Dates  for the Six Week Session are as follows:

2011 Dates:

April 04, 2011
July 05, 2011
Oct. 03, 2011
 

2012 Dates:

Jan. 03, 2012
April 09, 2012
July 16, 2012
Oct. 22, 2012

The cost of tuition for the Six Week Session is $3750.00.
The price of the text book is $150.00.
Housing is offered in the school dorm for $300.00

Deposit required on housing/tuition is $150.00.

All tools and supplies needed can be purchased through Midwest Horseshoeing School at any point during the session or before leaving the school at a discounted price.

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