SCHEDULE 2010 June 21 – August 13, 2010 September 27 – November 19, 2010 2011 January 3 - Feb 25, 2011   March 28 - May 20, 2011   June 27 - Aug 19, 2011   Sept 26 - Nov 18, 2011 Course Outline This is a basic outline only. There is much more to be discussed in detail. Over the 8 week period the course will include, but not be limited to:     Anatomy: External Structures of the Hoof Sensitive Structures of the Hoof Bones of the Lower Leg Tendons of the Lower Leg Ligaments of the Lower Leg Dissections of the Lower Leg Recognizing Hoof Distortion Basic Shoeing Specialty Shoeing Therapeutic Shoeing Shoeing for Soundness and Conformation Working with Veterinarians on Lameness Cases Barefoot Trims Natural Balance Parameters - What It Is and What It Isn’t Bio Mechanics of the Natural Hoof Wild Horse Research Re-thinking Healthy Foot Function Lamenesses: What Goes Wrong Angular Limb Deformities Environmental Influences and It’s Effect on Domestic Feet Shoeing to Correct Gait Faults Forging: Anvil Basics Modifying Keg Shoes Front and Hind Patterns Hand Made Shoes, Creasing & Plain Stamped Identification and Classification of Horseshoes & Nails Pads, Packing, and Frog Support Support Systems Horsemanship - Handling Bad Actors American Farriers Association (AFA) Certification Study, and the Guild of Professional Farriers (GPF) Setting Up Your Business and Beginning Inventory Combining Natural Balance Principles with Traditional Craftsmanship.       Therapeutic Shoeing is a regular part of our curriculum.  Our clientele regularly include: Laminitis cases, white line disease, stumbling problems, Cushings and Peripheral Cushings cases, and veterinary referrals.  We also trim and shoe a variety of sound horses from all breeds and disciplines.  Students considering farrier school are invited to visit our facility and are encouraged to ask questions.  Please feel free to call or email to confirm an appropriate day to visit.