OUR PROGRAMS
Practical Farrier Program
This 2-week program is designed for those who want a better understanding of the shoeing and trimming process. The better understanding includes learning how to trim and give attention to basic shoeing necessities such as pulling a sprung shoe or replacing a missing shoe on your own horses. Another purpose of this class is for those of you who want more farrier knowledge for such things as buying horses, training horses or just having better communication skills with your farrier.
Professional Farrier Program
This 10-week program is for those who want to find work in the farrier industry or start a farrier business. After completing this program students will leave with the education necessary to start and successfully run a farrier service business. With cutting edge methods taught, students have the advantage of an easy learning environment along with efficient and simple instruction.
Internship Program
This 15-week program is for those who want to gain additional experience after completion of the Professional Farrier Program. Students will meet once a week at OFS to get under as many horses as they can handle and also to complete one straight bar shoe that meets the requirements of the AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier Exam minus the time requirement. Get many more horses under your belt and watch your confidence grow to a high level.
Tuition and Fees
*Prices will increase for all programs in 2024*
Practical Farrier Program – 2 weeks
Application: $50
Registration: $150
Tuition:$2,250
Books: $85
TOTAL: $2,535
Professional Farrier Program – 10 weeks
Application: $50
Registration: $150
Tuition: $6,995
Books: $160
TOTAL: $7,355
Internship Program – 15 weeks
Registration: $75
Tuition: $1,250
TOTAL: $1,375
Methods
As we dig into the farrier science, students find that the straight forward and basic principles that we break trimming and shoeing down into, make it easy for them to learn while at school and remember after graduation. The programs are designed to get students under as many horses as possible.
Types of horses that OFS has to offer experience on are: ponies, donkeys, drafts, miniatures, thoroughbreds, Arabians, Morgans, quarter horses, paints, warm bloods, PMUs, and horses that are used for many disciplines, inlcluding but not limited to: reining, cutting, roping, jumping, dressage, vaulting, pleasure, and trail.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
I highly recommend this school,the owner, instructors and all involved were so professional,knowledgeable and patient,was hands on right away,I went to see what I could do to improve my knowledge,little did I know it would would change my ways and make my business even stronger than I thought was possible,best decision I have ever made in business,my confidence level has grown and could not be happier thanks to Oregon Farrier School
Nino toll
Graduate of Oregon Farrier School
As a graduate from Oregon Farrier School I must say that this was a excellent school with very great instructors. Even after school Butch still helps me out with questions that I have and they really want to see their students succeed. I highly recommend Oregon Farrier School if you’re wanting to find a place to learn the trade!
Hahots Shabala
Graduate of Oregon Farrier School
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