The Courses

Our courses are designed to create the ideal learning opportnity.

Beginner's Courses:

Practical Farrier Course - 8 weeks

Advanced Farrier Course - 16 weeks

Journeyman Farrier Course - 24 weeks

Advanced Courses:

National Certification Course - 1 week

Farrier Blacksmith Course - 3 weeks

Upon successful completion of all forge-work, tests, and satisfactory attendance, the student will be issued a certificate of completion. This certificate is recognized throughout the farrier industry as a coveted and hard-earned reward for competence and diligence. It lets perspective employers know that the individual who holds a diploma from Heartland Horseshoeing School is qualified to perform the skills required of a professional farrier.

Expectations
This is by no means an easy school. On the contrary, it is challenging and strenuous. Anyone with enough drive and ambition will be able to achieve their goal, but it takes a lot of hard work. We put forth a lot of effort in seeing that you graduate with the skills you will need to succeed, and we expect the same from you. If you believe in yourself, and are willing to work, then this is the school for you. The material is all presented in a manner in which you can understand and learn from it, and you will get out of any course, whatever you are willing to put in to it.

Certificate of Completion
Upon successfully completing all of the assigned course work, as well as meeting all other requirements such as attendance, and financial obligations to the school; students will receive a Certificate of Completion. Having earned a Certificate of Completion from this school is no small feat, and is recognized throughout the horse and farrier industries and is quite an accomplishment.

Placement
The courses taught here are designed to make you a self employed individual. If you would like to find an apprenticeship after graduation, we will do all we can to help, although the majority of graduates go to work for themselves.