Farrier Training Programs
Meredith Manor offers two farrier training programs, a 12-week Shoeing Short Course and a 36-week Equine Science Master with Farrier Emphasis. For information about program costs, see the Fees and Payments section of our catalog.
12-Week Shoeing Short Course
Our 12 week program is well suited for the student with some previous farrier knowledge and skills. Apply Online
| Certificate Awarded: | Shoeing Short Course | |
| Time Required: | 12 weeks (1 quarter) | |
| Quarter Credits: | 36 | |
| Curriculum: | Farrier Craftsmanship I | 8 hrs/week |
| Farrier Craftsmanship II | 8 hrs/week | |
| 1 Career Area Elective | 8 hrs/week | |
| Horse & Barn Care | 8 hrs/week | |
| Farrier Working Case Study | 4 hrs/week |
36-Week Equine Science Master with Farrier Emphasis
Our 36 week program is more in depth with additional focus on anatomy, conformation, unsoundness, diseases, and forge work. Upon completion of the 36 week program, students will have the basic knowledge to test at a National Certification offered by any Farrier Association. Apply Online
| Certificate Awarded: | Equine Science Master | |
| Time Required: | 36 weeks (3 quarters) | |
| Quarter Credits: | 102 | |
| 9 Career Areas | 8 hrs/week | |
| 1 Theory | 2 hrs/week | |
| 1 Showing | 3 hrs/week | |
| 3 Horse and Barn Care (Management) | 8 hrs/week | |
Recommended schedule by quarter: | ||
| Quarter 1: | Farrier Craftsmanship I | 8 hrs/week |
| Farrier Craftsmanship II | 8 hrs/week | |
| Training I | 8 hrs/week | |
| Theory I | 2 hrs/week | |
| Horse & Barn Care | 8 hrs/week | |
| Quarter 2: | Farrier Craftsmanship III | 8 hrs/week |
| Farrier Craftsmanship IV | 8 hrs/week | |
| Forging | 8 hrs/week | |
| Showing I | 3 hrs/week | |
| Horse and Barn Care (Management) | 8 hrs/week | |
| Quarter 3: | Farrier Craftsmanship V | 8 hrs/week |
| Farrier Craftsmanship VI | 8 hrs/week | |
| Equine Massage Therapy | 8 hrs/week | |
| Horse and Barn Care (Management) | 8 hrs/week | |
Other Career Area elective options: Horse Health, Equine Business Management, Equine Breeding, Teaching I, or Training II