Welcome to Midwest Horseshoeing School

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.

Why choose Midwest Horseshoeing School?

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.

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.

After a two week isolation period, the cost is $40.00 per week for  pasture boarding.

See www.thestablesonhorsefarmroad.com for details.

Congratulations to our graduate,
 Jordan Barnim
upon becoming a AFA Certified Farrier!
We are proud of you!

One on one time with the instructor

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