That depends on what the class is able to do. It varies anywhere from one horse to several a day. We do not schedule more horses than what our students can handle, also, we always have enough for each student to work on.
As a student you should expect to stay busy. We cover a variety of items while you are here. We teach hot and cold shoeing. What to expect as a beginning farrier, forge work, horse leg anatomy, along with many other things.
No. What you receive from us is a diploma showing that you have completed the horseshoeing course. You do not have to be certified to be a farrier but if you are wanting to be certified you have to either go through the AFA or the BWFA.
We have a bunk house with bunk beds and some semi-private rooms. We also have what is considered efficiency apartments for our female students and larger classes. We have a recreation room with laundry facilities, pool table, refrigerators, grills, microwaves, food storage area, eating tables, TV, and lounging area for students to get together and relax. The efficiency apartments have a private bathroom and kitchenette with one set of bunk beds and a single twin.
We have around three girls on average per class. We have had classes with five girls before but in a normal class we have around 1-3 girls.
No. You are responsible for all of your own meals. We do offer a kitchenette area with refrigerators, freezer, microwaves, outdoor grills, toasters, etc for you to prepare your meals.
You will need to bring clothes, towels, wash cloths, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, bath soap, twin sizes sheets, blanket, pillow, any and all items you will need for six weeks away from home. Again, you will be responsible for all of your own food while you are here.
YES! Our forges and classroom are always open for our students to practice and study. We highly encourage our students to practice their forge work as much as possible.
“NO, we do not allow pets”. We no longer allow students to bring horses.
No. All of our facilities are here together onsite. As far as groceries if there is not another student to ride with, we will take care of you while you are here with us!
YES! We do have coin-operated washers and dryers located in the recreation room.
YES! We do have WIFI in our recreation room for our students to enjoy.
Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools and Approved by the SAA.
Yes but not federal pell grant. We work with VA, WIA, WIA 167, BIA, Vocation Rehab, and we also offer an in-house student loan program. (Please contact our office for more information)
Our normal class holds up to 22 students.
You do not need to have previous experience but you do need to be willing to do the work and understand that there may be risks involved. Sometimes a horse will step down unexpectedly. We do teach our students how to work with the horse and proper positioning.
YES, we do accept the Montgomery and Post 9/11 GI Bills®.
The total cost of our course is $7500
No, we do not let just everybody in. There are limitations and specifications required for farrier school.
(For more information please contact our office at 1-800-634-2811)
No. It does not hurt if you do have previous experience but we do not require that you do.
Any student, who is physically capable, of normal intelligence, at least 16 years of age and not under the jurisdiction of any secondary school is eligible for enrollment.
Upon submitting your application through our website and paying the $150.00 enrollment fee, we will verify your start date and provide you wth an application form for an M1 Visa. Once you receive this documentation, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee online through Homeland Security. After payment, please consult with your local Consulate for further guidance on the next steps. Also, you’ll need to take with you the paperwork we provide and the SEVIS payment receipt when travelling to the United States.
Upon submitting your application through our website and paying the $150.00 enrollment fee, we will verify your start date and provide you wth an application form for an M1 Visa. Once you receive this documentation, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee online through Homeland Security. After payment, please consult with your local Consulate for further guidance on the next steps. Also, you’ll need to take with you the paperwork we provide and the SEVIS payment receipt when travelling to the United States.