we recommend the following safety equipment and tools:
- Hard Toe Shoes or Boots (no open-toe shoes allowed at the farm/ranch)
- Safety Glasses
- Gloves (preferably leather)
- Tool Box for Farrier Tools (tools will be distributed on the 2nd day of class at the farm)
- Thermos or Jug (for drinking water or similar)
NOTE: Course fee includes Farrier Tool Kit, and required textbooks: Principles of Horseshoeing P3, and Elements of Farrier Science
Farrier Tool Kit includes: Farrier Apron, Nippers, Rasp, Rasp Handles, Hoof Knife, Hoof Gage, Dividers, Nailing Hammer, Turning Hammer, Nail Puller, Shoe Puller, Tongs, and Pritchel
Class Schedule - Meeting Dates & Times:
Each week there will be three hours of classroom lecture and twelve hours of hands-on lab.
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Classroom lectures meet from 9:00 to 12:00 on Mondays at the Central Lakes College Brainerd Campus. Room E203 (enter through Door 6) Classroom lecture dates: 9/9; 9/16; 9;23; 9/30; 10/7; 10/14; 10/21; 10/28
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Lab meets from 9:00 to 1:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Labs will be held at various farms in the area. Location of farm will be discussed first day of class/orientation. Lab dates (Pine River Equine Farm ): 9/10; 9/11; 9/12; 9/17; 9/18; 9/19; 9/24; 9/25; 9/26; 10/1; 10/2; 10/3; 10/8; 10/9; 10/10; 10/15; 10/16; 10/17; 10/22; 10/23; 10/24; 10/29; 10/30; & 10/31/2024 last day of class (combo lab & campus graduation date)
