Entrance Requirements
Prospective students must be at least 17 years of age and in good physical health. No previous experience with horses is necessary. Class size is limited to 14 students per session.

School Calendar
Classes are held beginning in January, April, June, August, and November this year (2012). 16 week classes start in January and August. Specific session dates are listed on the application. Sessions are held Monday through Friday from 8:00 A. M. to 4:00 P. M..  All classes meet daily except Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving.

Housing
Furnished 2 person dorm room with common kitchen facilities and bathrooms are available for all sessions. The dorm is air-conditioned. All rooms come with free internet service. The housing fees are on the application and payable when you report to class. However, to hold a room students must send a $100.00 Security Deposit when sending the application. This deposit will then be held as a damage deposit, and will be refunded at the end of the session provided the dorm and contents are not damaged and are thoroughly cleaned when the premises are vacated. Students will want to bring a pillow, blankets, towels, and any other personal belongings needed for the length of stay.

Facility
Midwest Horseshoeing School contains a comfortable air conditioned classroom for lectures, a modern shop area, and a large shoeing area. Hand tools, a workbench, a forge, and anvil will be assigned to each student for personal use throughout the term of the course.

Textbook
Midwest Horseshoeing School requires students of the 2, 4, 6 and 12 week course to furnish or purchase the textbook, “Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery”. The textbook is available for purchase at the school for $150.00. Anyone enrolled in the 16 week course will receive their textbook at no cost.