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Farrier Schools in Canada

Horses are a big industry up in the great white north and there are several major schools that train the farriers who service them. As a practical consideration, Canada is a big country and unless you’re very fortunately located close to the school of your dreams, you’ll have to think about moving to pursue your education. Fortunately, many schools also have or have connections to some kind of…

Farrier Schools in the Eastern U.S.

The Eastern and mid-Eastern states in the U.S. have a few different options for potential farriers to learn the trade. Some have close ties with veterinary colleges, giving students opportunities to gain experience working with the medical side of the industry. Continuing educationand advanced placements are a feature of many of these schools, although the basics are usually covered for the…

Farrier Schools in Colorado

Colorado has a range of choices for people wanting to make a living as a farrier, either as a part-time gig or as a full-time professional career. There are also a few blacksmithing programs if you’re more interested in learning or refining your forge work. From basic weekend classes to full equine sciencedegrees, Colorado’s variety of programs reaches students of all levels and interests.…

Farrier Schools in the Midwest

The Midwestern United States is home to a number of schools for people wanting to make horseshoeing a career. A number of programs offer different levels of certification with the American Farriers Association and the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association, as well as give students opportunities for apprenticeships and practical experience.

Illinois

Midwest Horseshoeing Schoolprovides a…

Deciding between Farrier Colleges and Schools

Choosing a farrier college is just as important to a farrier’s career as this decision is for any doctor, accountant or business person. Part of the trouble in deciding where to go is that not every farrier program is created equal and there are many different kinds of schools out there.

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably ruled out taking a weekend horseshoeing course and setting up shop as…

Farrier Schools in Florida and the Southeast

The Southeastern U.S. has a number of schools that specialize in horseshoeing. These schools cater to future professional farriers as well as horse owners who just want to learn enough to properly trim and shoe their own horses. Many schools offer some level of certification, as well as flexibility in scheduling so more people can access their programs.

Florida

Carolina School of Horseshoeing,…