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“Get Hammered in the Heartland”
Cody’s shoe display.
Made for the Associate of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (AWCF) exam.
Heartland Horseshoeing School
Dear Prospective Student:
Thank you for your interest in Heartland Horseshoeing School. This is one
of the smaller schools as well as one of the most difficult. Not everyone graduates. Our classes are designed for those persons who wish to be the absolute best
at whatever they do. Farriery is a difficult skill to learn. Those who are diligent and willing will be successful; those who aren’t, usually do not succeed.
If you bring willingness, desire and dedication, we will provide top-notch,
proven education that will propel you to the top of this industry.
Horses have no say in how they are shod. That fact places a huge responsibility on anyone who wields a hammer with the intention of shoeing a horse.
It is therefore extremely important that you take this responsibility seriously,
becoming as knowledgeable and proficient as you are able. We will help you get
there.
Approach your school selection like you would if you were about to hire
an employee. You are in fact about to become an employer. You are about to
hire someone to teach you a skill that will change the rest of your life. Do some
research into the qualifications of the people who are going to be teaching you.
Talk to current and former students. If the students are happy, you will probably be happy as well. Ask to speak with some of the schools’ customers about
how the students shoe their horses. Whatever you do, don’t pick your school
based on just the brochure or geography. Pick the school based on whether or
not it can do the job of turning you into a reputable farrier that is in demand.
This is an extremely important decision you are about to make.
At Heartland Horseshoeing School we do not start a new class every Monday. This may make scheduling your time with us a little more difficult for
you, but it will be worth it. This is not a diploma mill that is only interested
in your money. All of our graduates have our name on them, and this is something that we take very seriously. The education you will receive at Heartland
Horseshoeing School is second to none. Rise to the challenge and come become
one of the best.
Sincerely
Chris Gregory, MS, CJF, FWCF
Letter from the school
Registered after examination by the
Worshipful Company of Farriers
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COURSES:
Our courses are designed to create
the ideal learning opportunity. If we
thought it could be done in less time,
we would try to do it. 8 weeks is the
shortest possible time frame for a
beginner to reach a level that they can
earn a living.
Kelly shoeing
Beginners Courses
Practical Farrier Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 weeks
Advanced Farrier Course . . . . . . . . . . . 16 weeks
Journeyman Farrier Course. . . . . . . . . . 24 weeks
Courses for any Level
Farrier Blacksmith Course . . . . . . . . . . . 2 weeks
Advanced Courses
National Certification Course . . . . . . . . . . 1 week
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 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 HHS is qualified to perform the skills required of a
professional farrier.
The cost of each course is listed on the enrollment application.
PRACTICAL FARRIER COURSE:
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Student shoeing
Shorter courses have been tried, but 8
weeks is about as short as a farrier course
can be, and still provide the experience that
students need to feel competent and confident about starting a shoeing business. Even
though this is the shortest beginners course
offered at HHS, graduating from this course
will enable you to start and run a successful
farrier business.
The Practical Farrier Course
is designed to teach an individual
to become a professional farrier.
Anatomy, shoeing theory, corrective
shoeing techniques, correcting
faults of gait, therapeutic shoeing techniques, tool and handmade
horseshoe forging, and running a
Nails in a handmade shoe
successful business are all taught in
this course. Students in this course will also perform a leg dissection.
The final horse test in this course is equivalent to the AFA
Certified Farrier exam, with the addition of toe-clips, just like the
certified farrier level exam Chris put together for the Association of
Brazilian Farriers. Shoeing in the time allowed with toe –clips is
actually more difficult than the AFA exam, which means that successful graduates will be prepared to take and pass the practical portion
of the AFA Certified Farrier test. Students will be assigned over 20
forge projects in this course, covering everything from simple tools
to complex handmade shoes such as the straight bar shoe. Successfully
completing all of the forge projects in this course will prepare you
for the shoe display portion of the AFA exam. There are 2 written
tests in this course. The first covers anatomy, and the second test is
comprehensive.
The Practical Farrier Course is offered 3 times a year. A Certificate
of Completion will be awarded to all students
that successfully complete all of the required
work to the high standard demanded at HHS.
ADVANCED FARRIER COURSE:
Students shoeing
Course Descriptions
The Advanced Farrier Course is 16 weeks
long, and is offered twice a year. This is a
very intense course that is designed to bring
students to an extremely high standard. In
our experience, people that complete the
Advanced Farrier Course are about 3 times
more proficient than those enrolled in the
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Practical Farrier Course. What this means
to a student is the additional investment in
time will more than double the return.
All of the classroom material covered in
the Practical Farrier Course is covered
in the Advanced Farrier Course twice. By
having the theoretical aspects presented
twice, students gain a more complete and
thorough understanding of these complex
aspects of farriery. Going through the class
work twice is a huge advantage, as it makes
the material that is covered part of the
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students long-term memory.
The major differences between this course and the Practical
Farrier Course is that there are more than twice as many forge
projects that become more difficult as the students skills increase.
In addition, the student will be involved in 2 horse leg dissections,
and at least twice as many horses with supervised instruction. This
helps create the confidence that is so important for anyone who
wishes to become a self-employed farrier in high demand.
The final horse test in the Advanced Farrier Course is the application of handmade shoes with quarter-clips. It is similar to half of the
AFA Journeyman Farrier exam, with the exception that the time
limit is extended. Successfully completing this course will take a
person a long way toward the goal of becoming an AFA Certified
Journeyman Farrier.
There are also 2 written tests in this course, however, they are
much more difficult than the tests in the shorter course. Dedication
and motivation are a must for all applicants that aspire to graduate
from the Advanced Farrier Course.
Students enrolled in the second
Advanced Farrier Course each year can
choose whether they would like to do
an internship like the students in the
Journeyman Farrier Course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded to all
students who successfully complete
all required work. This class isn’t for
Finished front foot with toe clip
everybody, just those that are driven to
be successful.
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JOURNEYMAN FARRIER COURSE:
This is it! The course that we always
dreamed of having at HHS. The Journeyman Farrier Course is the ultimate course
for those that demand only the best from
themselves and those around them. 24
weeks is a long time to go to school, but it
is a matter of perspective. If you compare
the amount of time people spend going
to college to prepare for a career that is
less rewarding (financially and the way you
will feel about what you are doing for the
Handmade shoes
horse and their owner) than farriery, six
months really isn’t that long. The individuals who have the drive to
successfully graduate from the Journeyman Farrier Course will have
all the skills and knowledge to be the next generation of leaders in
the farrier industry.
The first 16 weeks of this course are the same as the Advanced
Farrier Course. Students will be required to take all of the same tests
to the same standard as those in the Advanced Farrier Course. At the
end of the 16 weeks, it really starts to get interesting. HHS closes for
a long break, and the students in the Journeyman program will be
placed in an internship wherever they may wish to go. Chris has farrier contacts around the world to draw on, so students can pick where
they would like to spend their time away from school. Students will
have to pay for their transportation to and from where they chose,
but room and board will be exchanged for their work while they
are doing the internship. This makes the Journeyman Farrier Course
an even greater value since it can be considered longer than the 6
months scheduled. However, the internship is not a requirement if
you wish to take the break as time at home.
When class resumes, there will be many complex and advanced
forge projects during the last 8 weeks that will test and build the
skills to a very high standard. Students will only be allowed to use
handmade shoes that they have made for the last 8 weeks while shoeing. This will help prepare students for the AFA Certified Journeyman
Farrier exam, as well as their final horse, which will be the equivalent
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to the practical portion of the AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier test.
The final horse consists of shoeing 4 feet with handmades, toe-clips in
front and quarter-clips behind, in 2 hours.
In addition to the advanced forge work required in this course,
students will also be involved in 3 leg dissections and have to write a
paper on an aspect of farriery. Students that are meeting the standard
can choose to sit through the classroom portion of the course during
the last 8 weeks, or use that time for forging or research on their papers. There is one additional written test for our Journeyman Farrier
Course students. By the time you are taking this test, as well as your
final horse, your skills and knowledge will be up to the challenge.
The Journeyman Farrier Course is only offered once a year. It is
our least expensive course on a per week basis, as well as the course
we recommend the most. We know that not everyone can afford to
spend that much time away from home, but if you are able, you
won’t be disappointed. Like all the courses at HHS, successfully
completing all required work to a high standard will earn a Certificate
of Completion.
Skeleton Build Clinic at HHS
with Walter Varcoe of New York.
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AFA Certification at the school
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
COURSE:
This was one of the first
courses in the US that is
dedicated to helping people
achieve their American Farrier’s Association certification goals. It is a very intense
course, and is taught at a high
AFA Certification at the school
rate of speed. Regardless of
your level of certification, or the level you are trying to achieve,
this course can help you get there. It is also recommended as a great
refresher course, even if you are not trying to take any exams.
The highlights of farriery theory are covered in this course, and
the CJF Bar Shoe and CF Shoe Display are demonstrated and worked
on. Students will have very little time for rest during this week.
Every day is spent doing horses
that are graded to the AFA standard,
while the student gets one-on-one
help and input from the HHS staff.
Cody became an AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier at the age of 15, so
he is able to offer some remarkable
advice and input that anyone can
use. Chris became an AFA CJF in
Cody’s first attempt at AFA Certified Farrier 1991, and is the only American that
status. He was 12.
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has become an Examiner for the Worshipful Company of Farriers.
Couple that with the fact that he wrote the certification and
administered the first exam for the Association of Brazilian Farriers,
and judged the first farrier exam for the South African Farrier’s
Association; Chris and Cody can offer unparalleled guidance as you
pursue your goal.
FARRIER BLACKSMITH COURSE:
This course is designed for individuals at any level that wish to learn,
or perfect, forging aimed at farriery.
While we may do some ornamental
work in this course, the primary focus
will be on horseshoes and farrier
Making bolt tongs
related tools, such as tongs and
punches.
For any students that are also coming to one of the beginner
courses at HHS, the Farrier Blacksmith Course is a tremendous
advantage. Getting to learn about forging without all the rest that
the regular courses are throwing at you allows for you to be a step
ahead of your classmates when regular classes start.
There are no horses or class time with this course, just 2 weeks
of hands-on forge time. It is a good time for the novice to learn the
art of forging; the cold-shoer to evolve into a farrier; and the skilled
farrier to improve and take their skills to the next level. Becoming a
skilled farrier requires that one become proficient in the art of blacksmithing, and we can help you get there.
The first project will be a horseshoe sandwich, followed by simple
shoes and bar shoes. We will also
make tongs, drifts, forepunches,
chisels, pritchels, and maybe even
some handled tools like a creaser or
handled hot-cut. This class is a lot
of fun, and a good time for the
working farrier to take a break from
the normal routine, and become
better at their job while they do so.
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Making bolt tongs
Since it can be so hard for a practicing farrier to get away for two
weeks, this course is set up so that you can attend on a daily or one
week basis. Just contact the school for pricing if you would like to
come for a shorter time during this course. Since it is like a handson clinic, working with individuals at their level is not a
problem.
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CLASSES:
There are beginner classes at HHS that are 3 different
lengths, and incoming students often ask about which one
would best suit their needs. The Practical Farrier Course
is 8 weeks, and this is the shortest amount of time that
we feel we can turn out a competent farrier that is ready
to make a living.
At one time, there was a 6-week course at HHS. With
the experience of a few students staying on for additional
weeks, we found that the extra time produced great
results. The longer classes are not just the 8-week
Finished bolt tongs
course three times. Each session builds on the last,
and students are continually pushed to higher levels
throughout their stay at HHS. It seems that the 16-week graduate
is three times more skilled than the 8-week graduate. Beyond that,
the 24-week graduate is twice as skilled as the 16-week graduate.
This means that the additional time invested, compounds the return.
Which class is right for you is based on your personal situation of time
and finances available, but we will always suggest the longest class
you can afford.
Retired Budweiser Clydesdales
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STAFF:
CHRIS GREGORY, CJF, FWCF
A professional horseshoer since 1987,
Chris Gregory is one of the most trusted
names in farriery and hoof-care education.
Through his commitment to improve equine
footcare, over 1000 students have graduated
from his horseshoeing programs, many times
that have attended his clinics and lectures
and thousands of hoof-care practitioners
Chris’ first shop when he ran a farrier
around the world have read his various
school in Colorado. Age 23
articles and guides.
Chris holds several academic
degrees, including a master’s degree
in human resource development, two
bachelor’s degrees (with a minor) and
an associate’s degree.
An American Farrier’s Association
Certified Journeyman Farrier, Chris has
successfully passed this certification
several times since first doing so in
Chris being interviewed for
1991.
The AFA has recognized Chris
Horse TV Brazil
with its Jim Linzy Outstanding Clinician
Award twice, and Outstanding Farrier Educator Award 3 times.
Chris earned the title of Fellow of the Worshipful Company of
Farriers (FWCF) at the age of 30. The Worshipful Company of Farriers, (WCF) is a group
founded in London in 1356 and regarded by
many as stewards of horseshoeing’s highest
standards. Only 35 farriers currently hold this
distinction, four of those Americans. In 2010,
the Company named Chris an examiner, becoming the first American to work as an examiner
for a WCF exam.
A sought-after educator, clinician and
lecturer, Chris has appeared at farrier and
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Chris competing at Calgary
equine footcare events across the United
States and around the globe. He has presented
numerous times at the American Farrier’s Association Annual Convention and the International
Hoof-Care Summit. Chris judged the first certification for the South African Farrier Association
and wrote the certification exam for the Association of Brazilian Farriers.
Chris’s writings have appeared in
American Farriers Journal, Anvil Magazine,
Receiving his 6th
Rural Heritage, Loose Shoe, and Western
AFA Achievement Award
Horseman, to name a few.
In 2008 at the age of 39, Chris was inducted into the International
Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame, joining nearly 120 accomplished members.
A farrier school operator since 1991, Chris and his wife Kelly
opened the Heartland Horseshoeing School in 1995. Their graduates
have gone on to shoe every discipline of horses and develop noteworthy practices. Several of these students have been named “Rising
Shoe Stars,” an annual award presented at the International HoofCare Summit to recognize the accomplishments of farriers who have
graduated from a shoeing school 3 years prior.
Chris and Kelly Gregory are the proud parents of two children,
Cody and Jacquelyn. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time
with his family, horseshoeing contests, writing, and running his farm
outside Lamar, Missouri.
Staff
Clinic in Montana
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KELLY GREGORY, CF.
Kelly has been helping Chris with their
shoeing business since before their marriage
in 1988. She took a 4-year break from the
rigors of farriery after college to stay home
with their 2 kids, Cody and Jacquelyn. Once
they moved to Missouri and opened HeartKelly shoeing at the shop
land Horseshoeing School, Kelly became an American Farriers Association Certified Farrier, and began working with Chris full time as an
instructor. She has competed in several horseshoeing
contests, including the World Championship Blacksmiths Contest in
Calgary, and has some buckles on the wall that attest to her
competence. In 2006, Kelly was named as a co-winner of the American
Farriers Association Outstanding Farrier Educator of the Year award
with Chris.
Kelly brings
another element
to the art of education, and is a huge
asset to the school.
In addition
to being an
extremely
capable
Kelly striking for Chris,
horsewoman,
making a w-shoe for a
draft horse
Kelly is
especially adept at helping beginners understand the practicality of
what they are being taught. Kelly
attended college on track and crossKelly shoeing horses in New Zealand,
country scholarships, and holds a
and working with a student
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Home Economics as well as a Minor and an Associate of Arts Degree.
Kelly is an irreplaceable member of the team that is dedicated to
making you one of the best farriers in the industry. Her ability to
work on even the most uncooperative horses helps to give students
confidence and guidance. You will never be asked to do something at
HHS that Chris or Kelly would be unwilling to do.
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CODY GREGORY, CJF.
Cody has grown up in the shop, and has always had a strong desire to shoe horses. He has
been allowed to work towards his farrier goals
since he was 4. As a kid of 6 or 7, he told his
dad that he would beat his Certified Journeyman Farrier record, (which was CJF at the age
of 22). In 2006, at the age of 14, Cody became
the youngest AFA Certified Farrier in the world.
The following year, Cody passed the AFA Cody doing his successful AFA Certified
Certified Journeyman Farrier exams 3
Journeyman Farrier horse. Age 15
months before his 16th birthday, making
him the youngest CJF in history by many years. A record that many
think will stand for a long time.
In 2009, Cody began the process
of taking the Associate of the Worshipful Company of Farriers, (AWCF).
To do this, he first received his
Diploma of the Worshipful Company
of Farriers, (DipWCF). Holding a DipWCF at the age of 17 is also a record
that is not likely to be bested. He
succeeded in passing the practical
portion of the AWCF on his first
Cody judging a farrier competition
attempt, also at the age of 17.
in South Africa
Cody has competed in several
farrier contests, winning his first buckle in
a youth class in Oklahoma at the age of 6.
In 2008, he competed at the World Champion Blacksmiths Competition in Calgary,
Alberta, Canada. In 2005, he competed
in the novice division of the South African
Farriers Association National Championships. He wrote and published his first
article in the American Farriers’ Journal
in 2008, and has had one of his photos
appear on the cover of that magazine as
Staff
Cody competing in the
AFA National competition
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well. He was also honored to be on the cover of The European Farrier’s Journal in a picture from Calgary taken by Bob Garner. Cody was
an examiner at the first certification in Brazil for the Association of
Brazilian Farriers, and has helped do clinics in Australia, New Zealand,
South Africa, as well as several domestic venues. In 2011, Cody was
named as a clinician for the Mustad Group. This is quite an honor, and
makes him the youngest Mustad Clinician ever.
As a result of his many years of experience, Cody seems to be a
natural at forging, shoeing, and farrier theory knowledge. Even though
he is quite young, he can often help students learn by showing them
that this business is not all about brawn. Good technique can do more
than brute force. Cody has a level of maturity that is beyond his
years, and many of the past students that he has helped found him to
be a huge advantage to their learning process.
Due to his age and other commitments, Cody is not full-time at
HHS. When he is able to come in, you will be happy to have the
additional instructor. Cody, Kelly and Chris combined bring a total
of over 50 years of farriery experience for you to draw from.
Cody with the Iowa Professional Farriers Association, where he did his first clinic
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PHILOSOPHY:
The courses at HHS are extremely
intense, and we try to teach as much as
is humanly possible in the short time that
you are with us. If you want to be the
best, it will require a lot of hard work
Forging
and drive. We will do our part if you are
willing to commit the effort necessary to master the farriers’ craft.
The training at HHS is tailored to the needs of an individual in developing a high degree of competence and confidence in their ability
to shoe any horse. These teaching methods allow students to enter
the farrier industry with pride, confidence, a great deal of technical
expertise and knowledge. We set a high standard in all aspects of farriery so that our graduates can take that with them into the industry
and succeed.
The most important item that you need to know when you are
looking at a horseshoeing school is: Who exactly will be teaching you?
In many schools, the owner will only be involved with the students for
a few days during their entire class. This means the students arrive at
the school and find out that they are not being taught by the person
who they saw in the catalog. They are being instructed by whoever
happened to be available, and this is often just a recent graduate with
little, if any, practical experience. Many of the graduates from these
schools will not make it in the farrier industry because they have not
been prepared by the school for success.
The next thing you need to be aware of is the total student population at the school at any given time. If it is over 20, there may be
problems with getting enough
horses for each student to shoe.
Some schools will have a student population of 30 or more.
Very few places in the US have a
local horse population to teach
that many students, and you
can not learn everything you
need to know about shoeing by
working on dead feet.
Students working
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Horses are noble beasts that have
no say in the way they are shod. Tied
by a lead rope, the horse has suffered
under the knife and nippers of many
an unskilled horseshoer. This is not an
acceptable situation to the horse, the
owner, or the competent
farrier. The horse owning public is
Finished foot
quickly becoming aware that there is a difference between right and
wrong when it comes to farriery. There are no gray areas where this is
concerned, and it is the responsibility of anyone who wishes to pursue
this craft that they become as knowledgeable, proficient, and correct
as humanly possible. That is what we strive for and demand at Heartland Horseshoeing School.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
Cody competing in South Africa
Everyone has a different strength
when it comes to learning. Some people can learn anything from a book,
while some people need to see it applied, and do it for themselves before
is sinks in. At HHS, the student will be
taught with every method, in order to
insure that the student understands
and can apply what is being presented.
Course material will be presented orally,
demonstrated physically, and the student
will work hands-on to master it.
This series shows a
long foot being cut off
and trimmed
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STUDENT TEACHER RATIO:
We like to maintain a
ratio of 6 to 1. This means
that the ideal class will have
18 students. We generally
accept a few additional
students to make up for those
that either do not show up,
or quit. Unfortunately, we
Frank Turley, CJF (center) at his school in
have to turn away quite a few
Santa Fe, NM. Chris is to his right. 1990,
applicants every year since
where Chris learned to correctly make shoes
classes fill early. While this is
upsetting to those that are trying to get
in, it is for the benefit of those that do.
Please apply as early as you possibly can
for whatever course you wish to attend
in order to register before the class
space is filled.
It is possible for a shoeing school to
grow and grow until there are so many
students that there is very little learning.
We are determined to never let this
Forging Demo
happen to HHS, which is why our course
size is limited. This is also why we don’t start
classes every week. It is impossible to start
a new class every week throughout the year
and still provide the level of education that
our students are paying for.
Another practice that we do not engage
in at HHS is hiring students to teach
immediately after graduation. You will be
taught by Chris, Kelly and Cody at HHS,
not by someone who has only a few months
of experience. In the event that there is a
substitute teacher, it will be a farrier that
is able to do the job.
Forging
Student Teacher Ratio
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CURRICULUM:
All of the courses
and material presented at Heartland
Horseshoeing School
are designed to
make you a great
farrier. Chris holds a
Students shoeing
MS in human resource
development, which is basically a vocational education degree with an
industrial name. With the benefit of this education behind him, Chris
has created the best farrier curriculum in the industry.
In the classroom, the lectures begin with a brief history lesson,
followed by anatomy. The anatomy and equine biomechanics will consume about 25% of the class time.
After anatomy; corrective shoeing, conformation, gaits, and gait
correction will be taught. Next the
business of starting and running a
farrier business will be covered.
Last, but not least, diseases, lameness and pathological shoeing will
be taught.
Welding an aluminum bar shoe in a coke fire
During the forge lessons, there will
be demonstrations of everything from a
simple hoof pick to shoes such as the patton bar, heart bar and roadster. Students in
the Practical Farrier Course will make 23
projects, Advanced Course 46 projects, and
the Journeyman Course students have 69
projects. Students will be taught to forge
punches, build tongs, forge weld, jump
weld, forge braze, and become proficient
in the use of propane and coke forges.
Under horses students will be taught
how to handle rowdy horses, hot shape,
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Student forging
Cody, Flavio Souza, and Chris. Flavio is
the president of the Association of Brazilian Farriers
hot fit and hot shoe, fit clips and
apply handmades. Every size of
horse is worked on, from miniatures
to drafts. Dealing with customers is
constantly addressed, and maintaining business and inventory is taught
as well.
There are no schools like this
in the US, and should you graduate from Heartland Horseshoeing
School, you will know that you have
followed in the footsteps of some of
the best in the trade.
Clinic in Maine, former student
striking for Chris.
Chris and Dr. Mike Miller, CJF, FWCF,
in the 4-man Draft Horse Shoeing
in Calgary
Shoe display for a Brazilian Farrier
Graduate Farrier Exam
Student Teacher Ratio
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THE SCHOOL FACILITIES:
Heartland Horseshoeing
School is located on 10 acres
approximately 20 miles North
of Carthage, Missouri, and 3
Miles South of Lamar, Missouri
on Highway 71. The shop is
a 40’ X 60’ metal building equipped with forges,
anvils, shoeing bays, and
all the necessities for
blacksmithing and horseshoeing. This is one of the
only blacksmith shops in
the world that houses 20,
bricked in coke forges.
Shoeing in the field is done
with propane forges, while
most forging projects are
made in the coke forges.
Having both forging mediums is a
huge advantage
to HHS students.
There is a 40’ X
48’ shoeing area
attached to the
shop.
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Shop, classroom and office on school grounds
.
Housing is free in a renovated 2 story dairy barn called
the bunkhouse. The bunkhouse
contains cooking facilities,
toilet/shower facilities, and
bunk style beds. It is not fancy,
but serves its’ purpose well.
The classroom portion of the
courses are held in a large bay
located in the same building as
the office. HHS was founded on
the 12th day of April, 1995.
Shop and classroom on
school grounds
Facilities
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HOUSING:
Housing is free. We do
require a $50.00 cleaning
deposit in order to keep the
facility from being
destroyed, however
it will be returned if
the bunkhouse is left
in a neat and orderly
fashion. If you quit,
or are not here for
the final clean up,
you will lose your
deposit. The bunkhouse contains toilet
facilities, stoves,
refrigerators, tables,
Bunkhouse
chairs, etc. You can think of it like a furnished apartment
when deciding what to bring. You will need your own bedding,
towels, cooking and eating utensils, food, shampoo, soap, etc. While
it is not fancy, it is priced right.
GENERAL SCHEDULE
INFORMATION:
Classes in every course run
from 8:30am until 5:00pm,
Monday through Friday. This
Trimmed foot next to an untrimmed foot
allows for the student to spend
on a neglected horse
42.5 hours per week with the
instructors. The Practical, Advanced, and Journeyman Farrier Courses
are usually in session from March through September, with a break in
July. The National Certification Course happens every October, and the
Farrier Blacksmith Course is usually held in February.
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The reason that HHS is only open
during the warmer months is that this
is the time when there are the most
horses for students to shoe. You will
find that many schools in the US that
are open in the winter shoe very few
horses in the colder months. This
creates a situation where students
have to shoe dead feet, without shoeing real horses at all. That is not what
you are hiring a school to teach you,
as the market for shoeing dead horses
is not very large. Additionally, being
a small school with a small number of
attendees keeps the teachers fresh
and excited about teaching you.
Clinic in Indiana
Teaching year round
can lead to burnout,
which will lead to less
than top-notch
education.
Chris and Cody
do a number of
clinics on every
aspect of farriery
around the world.
In the event that
you would like to
attend or schedule
a clinic, check with
them on availability
and price.
Students
Horses ready to be shod outside
shoeing area at the school
Schedule Information
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TRADE SCHOOL SECRETS:
There are some things that are done
in the trade school industry that are not
done at HHS. One of the most common
is to have a lower tuition, but then
charge numerous fees for things like
housing, shop, lab, equipment, class, etc. This
is done in this industry for a couple of reasons.
First, when a prospective pupil first reads the
price of tuition, it sounds cheaper than the other
schools competing for you as a student. This gets
you in the door, but there are several hidden
costs. Secondly, most States mandate that
schools have a tuition refund policy. The
refund does not extend to most fees, so the
school is able to keep a greater amount of
your money should you quit or be expelled.
Patton bar ready to be nailed to
injured horse; lateral view and rear
view of Patton bar
HIDDEN COSTS:
There are none. It is a
simple philosophy that is
adhered to at HHS. You
will pay tuition and a
Clinic in Montana
$50.00 cleaning deposit if
you stay in the bunkhouse. The deposit is returned at the end of your
course if the bunkhouse is left in a clean and neat manner. That is all
you will pay to HHS. There is no housing fee, no lab fee, no materials
fee, or any of the other hidden costs that can be buried in the small
print.
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Heartland Horseshoeing School attracts some of
the finest students in the
industry, so we get a very
low number of quitters.
Most years we will have only
one or two people that quit,
and those that do lose their
cleaning deposit.
At HHS, it is
quite simple. You
pay us the price
of tuition, and we
teach you how to
shoe horses. No
games or legal
terminology to trick
you into coming
Clinic in Nebraska;
here. This is a tough
Clinic in New York at the stables for the NYPD Mounted Patrol
school for tough students
that wish to be the best of the best. If that describes you, then come
to this school.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
Each student must provide their
own hand tools. School owned
anvils and forges are available for
use at all times while students are
enrolled. The textbook used at HHS
is titled Gregory’s Textbook of
Farriery, which is a book on horseDraft horses waiting to be trimmed
shoeing that was written by Chris.
It is available from the school and many farrier supply shops, or you
can use a school copy while you are a student at the school.
Following is a list of the required tools as well as the suggested
brand names. You are not required to have the suggested brands,
however, you will never be sorry for buying quality.
Tools and Materials
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Tool
Brand Name
14” Hoof Nippers. . . . . . G.E. Forge and Tool
Curved Jaw Clinchers. . . G.E. Forge and Tool
Clinch gouge. . . . . Mustad or Flatland Forge
Crease Nail Puller . . . . . G.E. Forge and Tool
Pull Offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mustad
Hoof Knife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prairie Forge
Loop Knife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hall
Driving Hammer . . . . . . . . . Flatland Forge
Shoeing Apron. . . . . . . . . . . Buddy Aprons, White line disease resection
or the Chris Gregory Western Shoer
5/16” Farrier Tongs. . . . . . . . Mustad or Flatland Forge
1/4” Farrier Tongs. . . . . . . . . Mustad or Flatland Forge
Rounding Hammer. . . . Flatland Forge or Jim Keith Tools
Clipping Hammer. . . . . Flatland Forge or Jim Keith Tools
3 Rasps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simmons Red Tang
3 Rasp Handles. . . . . . . . . . . . . Wooden screw-on type
Large Butcher Block Brush. . . . . . . . . . . . No suggestion
3 Foot Tape Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No suggestion
1 Anvil Devil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No suggestion
Shoeing Box. . . . . . . . The Classic by Yoder Blacksmith
Safety Glasses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crews
Ear Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No suggestion
If you are enrolled in the Advanced Farrier
Course or the Journeyman Farrier Course, you
will need some additional tools. You should
plan on 3 rasps for each 8 week session.
Practical Farrier Course students are
encouraged to buy the additional tools, but
they are not required. These are:
Heart bar on the foot with the resection
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Tool
Brand Name
E-head Fore Punch. . . . . Flatland Forge or Bulldog Tools
Creaser. . . . . . . . . . . Jim Keith Tools or Flatland Forge
2 Pritchels. . . . . . . . . . Flatland Forge or Bulldog Tools
Most of the equipment used by farriers is of an extremely specialty nature. As
such, it can be somewhat expensive to buy
quality. However, like your education, you
will never regret getting the best that
is available. The tools suggested have
proven to be of the highest quality. The
initial tools will run close to $1500.00 for
the Practical Farrier Course, and an
additional $300.00 or so for the extra
tools needed for the Journeyman and
Advanced Courses.
Once you graduate, you will need an
Chris doing a clinic in South Africa
anvil, anvil-stand and forge. We recommend that you budget around $1,500.00
for these purchases. Inventory of shoes,
nails, pads, etc. can be as little as
$100.00 but if you are making a budget,
we would suggest somewhere around
$1,500.00.
While these may seem like quite
large sums, when comparing farriery
to almost any other trade, the start-up
Student in the forge
costs are incredibly small. Especially
when considering the potential return on the investment.
There are farrier suppliers located all over the country. At the back
of this catalog is a list of suppliers that we are personally friends with,
and have done business with
in the past. They are advertised in alphabetical order,
and their ads appear as a
favor to us, and not as a paid
ad. If you call any of these
folks for your equipment,
please mention Chris Gregory
or Heartland Horseshoeing
School. Some of them will
give you a discount as a result. None of the suppliers in
Tools and Materials
ABF Graduate Farrier shoe display
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this catalog would be recommended if we did
not believe that they would treat you right.
STUDENT PLACEMENT:
This school is designed to teach you to be
a self-employed farrier. As such, very few of
our graduates seek to become an employee
of another farrier. However, riding with other
farriers while building your business is highly
recommended. If you would like to find an apprenticeship after graduation, we will be glad
to help you, although there is not an official
placement policy.
Chris with famous
International Hall of Fame
farrier, Joe Kriz, in New York
Chris building a heart bar
at a clinic in New Zealand
Cody rasping up the heart bar
in New Zealand
World Champion Farrier,
Richard Ellis, DWCF, from
England, forging in the HHS
shop with Tom Clark striking
for him
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
Upon successful completion of all
assigned course work, as well as meeting
all other requirements, such as attendance,
passing the final horse, and satisfying
financial obligations to the school;
students will receive a Certificate
of Completion. Having earned this
certificate from Heartland Horseshoeing School is not an easy feat,
and it is recognized throughout
the horse and farrier industries as
a significant accomplishment.
Top: Cody forging with World Champion
Blacksmith, Dean Lewis, in Australia
Center: Chris and Cody in Australia
Bottom: Shoeing
Upper left: Forge projects made by Gerald Peachey, a
16 year old student from Canada
Lower left: Using hoof testers
TRADITIONS:
At Heartland Horseshoeing School we cover many of the newest
methods of modern farriery, while maintaining our roots. With this in
mind, there are coke-fired forges in the shop so that you can learn
to use this ancient, yet incredibly usable, method of blacksmithing.
It costs more to use coke than propane, but the skills needed to use
coal and coke are worth the price. If you endeavor to compete at the
international level someday, having experience in a coke fire will be
Certificate of Completion
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Top: Chris, Cody and 6-time
World Champion Grant Moon
at a contest in Tockwith,
England
Center: Kelly shoeing
Bottom: The stages of a handmade front shoe
invaluable. We use the same coke
that is used at The World Championship Blacksmiths Competition in
Calgary. This is one of the only shops
in the world that contains 20 brick
coke forges.
Most of the actual shoeing will be
done out of propane forges since they
are more common in the field. It is to
your advantage that you can gain the experience of using both methods of forging.
Most graduates will buy a propane forge for
their rigs when they begin their businesses.
However, once they have a shop built, a
coke forge is one of the first things they
get. There is no comparison to the heat you
can achieve in a coke fire.
We shoe almost everything using the
time-tested methods of hot shoeing. We also
do a lot of forge work related to shoeing,
which means that you will be taught to use
handmades. There is a tremendous amount of
product available to shoe horses with in this
day and age, but being able to make any
shoe for any foot is a skill that few have.
Having that skill sets you apart from the rest
of the farriers out there, and will just be
one more reason for your success. We would
rather replace inventory with skill instead of
replacing skill with inventory.
Chris’ shoes
that he made for
the AWCF AND
FWCF exams
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING:
There is an
ancient and respected company
of farriers in the
United Kingdom
that is known
as the Worshipful Company of
Farriers. This company was begun in
1356, and has an unbelievable history
in this great trade. During their celebrated history, they have never held
an exam outside the United Kingdom.
Top: Examiners and Registrar of the
In November of 2009, that changed
Worshipful
Company of Farriers. First
when Captain David Goodall, RN,
foreign exam, 2009, at HHS
brought 3 WCF Examiners, Sandy
Lower: Captain David Goodall, RN, Simon
Beveridge, FWCF, Simon Curtis,
Curtis, FWCF, (hon) MRCVS, Chris, Dr.
James Sutton, MRCVS, and Sandy BevFWCF, (hon) MRCVS, and Dr. James
eridge, FWCF, having a meal before the
Sutton, MRCVS, to Heartland Horsehistoric WCF Exam in the US
shoeing School to conduct a higher
level farriery exam.
There were 10 farriers in America that attempted their Associate
of the Worshipful Company of Farriers exam, and one that finished up
his Fellowship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. That was
Candidates, examiners, and others before the exam.
History in the Making
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Dr. Mike Miller, MBA, MD,
CJF, FWCF. He is one of
the 35 currently living
FWCF farriers, the 4th
American to ever pass
the exam, and the only
FWCF to pass on foreign
soil.
. This is a one-timeChris in the UK when he received his FWCF Certificate,
ever in history event,
seated next to Mac Head, FWCF 1998
and those that choose
to come to school at Heartland Horseshoeing School will bend steel
where these famous farriers have sweated and worked. Perhaps
it will be the beginning of
your own personal journey
to greatness, as you make
history in this craft.
RISING SHOEING STARS:
In 2009, Frank Lessiter,
the owner of The American
Farrier’s Journal, began a
Saraellen Pennell,
contest for up and coming
CF. Rising Shoeing
farriers. This is called the
Star winner
Rising Shoeing Stars, and each
school can submit a couple of
Mike Caldwell,
CJF, the first
entries from graduates that
Rising Shoeing
attended their schools 3 years
Star winner
prior. With each submission is
a letter from the school, letters from
customers of the students, vets, other
farriers, and the students themselves. For a
grand prize, the winner gets an all-expense
paid trip to the International Hoof Care Summit in Cincinnati, OH, as
well as $1000 and a plaque.
In the first year, a graduate of Heartland Horseshoeing School
from California, Mike Caldwell, CJF, was the top Rising Shoeing Star.
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In 2010, the top Rising Shoeing Star was
another Heartland Horseshoeing School graduate, Sara Ellen Pennell, CF, from Maryland. Tom
Richmond, CF, another HHS grad, was one of the
runner-ups in 2010.
Being a part of these great young farrier
careers has been a singular honor for the staff
at Heartland Horseshoeing School. Their hard
work and dedication
has been a credit to
themselves and the
reputation of their
school.
Runner-up Rising
Shoeing Star,
Tom Richmond, CF,
from Hawaii
WHY BECOME A FARRIER?
This is a trade like no other that we
know of. You will find farriers that have
shod horses for a living for 30 plus years,
yet they still
have a love
Forges in Calgary
and desire to
get up every day and shoe another horse.
Some travel around the world to pay for
the fun of shoeing a horse at a contest.
For many, shoeing horses is not
what they do,
but who they
are. Chris is
famous for asking, “Do you
know what I like
about shoeing
horses?” The
answer he gives
is, “Everything!”
Cody shoeing at the WCBC in Calgary
Why Become a Farrier
Student at work
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If you were created to shoe horses,
then welcome to the craft. Find what you
love to do, do that thing for a living, and
you never have to work a day of your life.
A TYPICAL WEEK:
Monday, Tuesday and Friday are
usually spent in the field, shoeing horses
at neighboring farms and horse ranches.
Wednesday is generally spent at the school
Ringbone
doing horses that are brought to the
facility. Thursday is designed to be a forge day without horses,
although it often turns into a shoeing day. This schedule is not set in
concrete since circumstances may require the schedule to be changed.
We leave the school on field days at around 8:30 am. We try to
return to the school at approximately 3:30 pm in order to hold
class. On most Wednesdays
there are too many horses to
hold class, and we shoe until
all horses are done.
Students
Hot fitting
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What do I need to bring to school? .
A: You will need all of the tools and
equipment described in the catalog.
If you are staying in the bunkhouse,
treat it like a furnished apartment.
Bring bedding, towels, toiletries,
food, and maybe some dishes and
utensils.
Chris and Cody at convention
Q: What is in the bunkhouse concerning food?
A: There are refrigerators, stoves,
microwaves, and kitchen sinks.
There have been numerous dishes
and cooking utensils provided, but
these have a tendency to change
from class to class, so you may
want to bring some of these items
with you.
Q: Is there a TV in the bunkhouse?
A: No, and for good reason. The
Cody doing a dissection for
occasional student that has brought a
a local 4-H group
TV to school has caused those classes
to have a much lower graduation percentage.
You won’t have time for a TV, and when there
is a TV here, some people make time for it.
This takes away from the time you should be
spending studying or forging.
Q: How many horses will we be doing?
A: We like to do just over one horse per
student per day. There are some days that
you will have to do more, and some days
you will do less. The average student will
do right around 50 horses in 8 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cody jump welding at Calgary
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Q: Will I be shoeing cadaver feet?
A: In most courses, you will shoe
one dead foot in the first week,
and then you will dissect that foot.
Other than that, you will be working
on live horses. The market for dead
horse shoeing is too small for us to
Famous Hall of Fame Farrier Jay Sharp,
spend a lot of timing teaching you
striking for Chris in the forge at HHS
to shoe dead feet.
Q: How do I get financial aid?
A: If you are a veteran, speak with someone in
the VA. For others, google WIA and Voc. Rehab
in your area, and speak with the people in
those offices.
Q: Can I get a part-time job while in school?
A: HHS is not like college where you will only
be in school for 12 to 18 hours per week. You
An anatomy drawing by Cody
will have a full-time job to stay caught up
in school, and you will spend most of your free time in the forge
or studying. The average student will dedicate around 65 hours
per week to learning how to shoe, so there is not much time for
a part-time job.
Q: Are the classes taught by Chris, Kelly and Cody?
A: You are coming here to be taught by the
Gregory family, and they take that responsibility very seriously. As such, Chris and Cody
keep their clinic schedule light in the school
season, and are here for the majority of your
class. You will spend all of your time learning
from the Gregory family, who represent over
52 years of farriery experience as of 2010.
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Cody and Chris
Q: Is the forge open on weekends?
A: The shop and forges are open 24/7 to
students while they are in school.
Q: Do we forge with coke or
gas?
A: The staff at HHS feels that
part of becoming a great farrier
is getting as much exposure as
possible. With that in mind, most
shoeing is done in propane forges,
and most of the projects are done
in the coke forges.
Chris striking for 5 time World Champion
Farrier Bob Marshall in the HHS forge
Q: Can I bring my horse?
A: The school sits on 10 acres,
and there have been instances where students have brought their own
horse. HHS and the Gregorys accept no liability for anyone who wishes
to bring a horse, and there is a $50 per month charger per horse. Call
to coordinate bringing horses with you.
Q: Can I bring a pet?
A: This is not a good place to have a pet, and as such, they are not
allowed.
Q: What about staying in a house in town?
A: The bunkhouse is available for free, so there is no discount for
staying in town. If you would like assistance with finding housing in
town, please contact HHS.
Q: Can I bring a camper?
A: It is possible for a limited number of students to bring their own
RV campers to school. There is a charge of $20 per week for the
additional electricity, and that student will still need to use the
restroom in the bunkhouse since there are no sewer hookups.
Q: Do I have to have a vehicle?
A: No, there are a number of students that attend every year
without a vehicle, although it is handier to have one if possible.
Q: Are there laundry facilities at the school?
A: No, students have to do their laundry in town at the
laundromat.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: I only want to shoe my own horses.
A: That is a great goal, and we can help you get there. However,
when it comes to our own horses, we want them to have the
best that we can provide. Thinking about that, if you are good
enough to shoe your own horses, you should be good enough to
shoe any horse. Compare this to human dentistry. You don’t
really want to sit in the chair of a dentist that is just good enough
to do his kid’s teeth. You want one that is good enough to work
on anyone’s teeth.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Top: Students shoeing
Left: Cody and Kelly judging a shoe display in Brazil
Right: Cody trimming, 4 yrs. old
JAMISON ALBRIGHT FARRIER SCHOLARSHIP:
There is a potential scholarship that you may want to find out
about that is funded in the memory of a farrier by the name of
Jamison Albright. To find out more about this opportunity, go to www.
jafffs.org to get information.
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EDWARD MARTIN FWCF
FARRIER SCHOLARSHIP:
There was once an
incredible craftsman in this
industry named Edward
Martin, FWCF. Edward was
a farrier from a long line of
farriers in Scotland, and he
began his apprenticeship as
Hall of Fame Farrier, Edward Martin, FWCF
a farrier across the street
from the house he was born in, as did his father before him, and his
grandfather before his father. Each of them bore the name Edward
Martin, and their name is legend in this trade.In honor of this master
craftsman, a scholarship has been formed, sponsored by the donations
from the Draft Horse Classic Edward Martin Perpetual Shoeing Competition. Each year, one person is selected to receive partial funding
for the farrier school of their choice, as long as they are enrolled in a
class that is a minimum of 8 weeks long.
To add to that scholarship, if the student chooses HHS, we will
award that student with a new anvil. To qualify, students must write a
300 – 750 word essay about what
this opportunity means to them
personally. Why do you want to
be a farrier? What will you do with
your education that makes you a
candidate for financial support?
Persuasively present your case.
You must also fill out the
application page 40 by July 1st,
and send to:
WM. E. Merfy, CJF
7511 White Oak Lane
Browns Valley, CA 95918
Hall of Fame Farrier Danny Ward, CJF,
presented Cody with Edward Martin’s tie just
after Edward died.
Scholarship Information
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Edward Martin, FWCF
Scholarship Application
Name:___________________________________________Age:________
Address: _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Phone number:_____________________Cell:_______________________
Email: _______________________________________________________
Relevant Experience: __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Mentors: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Equine Activities:______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Farrier School of Choice: _______________________________________
Mail to:
WM. E. Merfy, CJF
7511 White Oak Lane
Browns Valley, CA. 95918
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UNIVERSIDADE DO
CAVALO OF BRAZIL:
Heartland Horseshoeing
School has entered into
an agreement with
Aluisio Marins, a famous Brazilian horseman, and owner of Universidade do
Cavalo, (The Horse University) of
Brazil. In this agreement, any student
with a diploma from their institution can
have 10% off of tuition price at any HHS
course. Likewise, any HHS graduate can
have 10% discounted from their tuition if
they choose to attend the Universidade
Top: Inside a hoof capsule, dissection
Lower: Rose on a coke fire
do Cavalo.
This opens some international doors
to our students who may wish to continue
and further their education in the equine industry.
APPLICATION:
. Enclosed with this
catalog you will find a
calendar of start dates
and an Enrollment
Application. Once you
have decided which
The bunkhouse as it appeared when the place was bought by
Chris and Kelly in 1994
course you wish to attend, find the dates
that the course is offered and fill out the
Enrollment Application. Send the application to HHS with a check in the amount of
$250.00. No applications will be accepted
without the pre enrollment fee. The $250.00
will be applied in full towards your tuition.
Fractured coffin bone
Application Information
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. pon receipt of your applicaU
tion, you will be sent 2 copies of
an Enrollment Agreement. Read
and sign both copies, keep one
for your personal records, and
return one to HHS. You will then
be completely enrolled, and we
congratulate you on your decision
to attend Heartland Horseshoeing
School.
Judging a contest in South Africa
Good friend and farrier, Jeff Houston
FOREIGN STUDENTS:
If you wish to attend HHS
from a foreign country, we do
have approval with SEVIS to
help you apply for your student
visa. The process does take
time, so it is imperative that
Chris and Cody at Calgary
you sign up as far in advance as
Kelly shoeing a horse in New Mexico
you are able. Begin by sending your
application with a money order made out in US funds for your
deposit. On your application, be certain to give your place of birth,
the country that issued your passport, and your birth date with the
month written out. We will then enter the information on the SEVIS
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website, which will allow us
to print your I-20 form for
M-1 student visas. We will
send this form to you along
with enrollment agreements.
You will have to go online
and pay an FMJ fee. Once
you have done this, you can
print the receipt, take the
Mike Miller and Chris in Calgary
receipt, your enrollment
agreement, I-20 form and passport to the US Embassy in your country,
and get a student visa. As you can see, this is not a fast process, so
please allow plenty of time to get everything done.
GENERAL POLICIES:
(the required fine print)
Admission Requirements:
There are no educational requirements that a student must meet to attend HHS. Students
must be physically able to do forge work, and work on horses. This means that a student must
be old and fit enough to have the physical strength necessary for this work, or have the drive
and determination to overcome any handicaps that may keep them from the required tasks.
There are not any tests that we have found which will accurately determine a person’s potential
to become a competent farrier. Any student under 18 should arrange for a personal interview,
or provide letters of recommendation from known farriers. Minors must also have parental
permission.
Transcript Policy:
Each student will have a transcript on file at HHS once they are enrolled. If you wish to
have a copy of that transcript, requests may be made in person or in writing by that individual
student. Transcripts will be available within 30 days of graduation.
Student Progress and Evaluation:
Students will be constantly evaluated while in school. There are 4 separate categories that
grades can be divided into in the beginner courses. These 4 categories are:
• Forge Projects
• Written Test Scores
• Final Horse Score
• Attendance and Participation
Remedial training is assigned to students that are unable to maintain the minimum
standard. Projects are graded every 4 weeks, and counseling statements are issued as needed.
Students that do not meet the minimum standard will sign their counseling statements, and a
remedial plan and time frame will be suggested to bring the standard up. If the student is still
unable to bring up their standard, they may be terminated from training.
Grading System:
In order to receive a Certificate of Completion from HHS, a student must pass with a
minimum of 65% in 4 categories. These are:
• Forge Projects
• Written Tests
• Final Horse
• Attendance and Participation
General Policies
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The written tests are graded on a 0-100 scale, with 65% considered a pass. All of the other
categories are graded on a pass/fail system. Work that does not meet the minimum standard will
be failed.
Conduct and Dress:
We do not enforce a stringent dress code, but students must wear clothes that provide
adequate protection. Shorts are not allowed for work in the forge or on horses. Students are
expected to behave in a courteous and respectful manner, both on premises and away. Cussing is
not permitted.
Alcohol is not permitted on the school grounds, and students are not allowed to be on the
grounds if they are under the influence. Any illegal substances will result in immediate expulsion
as well as a report being filed with local law enforcement.
In the event that there is an overnight trip as a class, no drinking is allowed on these trips
whatsoever.
Attendance:
The responsibility of attendance rests entirely with the student. A student will be allowed
to miss 10% of any course without being terminated. If they miss more than 10%, they will be
terminated from that training. The school may elect to re-enroll the student, providing that
the student agrees to meet the attendance requirements. 10% of the course will be calculated
in days, not hours. This is a hard enough school to graduate from if you are here for all of the
scheduled days.
Payment:
Payment in full is expected on the first day of class, with the exception of those students
that are receiving financial aid. The deposit that was sent with the application is part of your
tuition, so the amount due on the first day is the cost of the course you are enrolled in, minus
the deposit you already sent in.
Tuition Refund Policy:
This school is not designed for quitters, so if this is the most important part of the catalog
to you, this is probably not the right school for you. Everyone that quits has taken a spot from
someone else that wanted to come here, so please make certain that you can handle the work
load before deciding to attend.
In the event that a student terminates, the policy concerning tuition refunds is as follows:
a. If not accepted to HHS, deposit will be refunded.
b.In the event that a course is cancelled, all monies will be refunded.
c.If within 3 days (excluding weekends and holidays) of signing the enrollment agreement, a student decides to terminate, all monies will be refunded.
d.The day that the office receives your written notice will be considered your date of
termination. Notice must be hand delivered, or mailed to the school by certified mail.
e.Terminating in the first week of a course that is 8 weeks or longer, one half of the
tuition will be refunded.
f.Terminating in the second week of a course that is 8 weeks or longer, one fourth of the
tuition will be refunded.
g.Terminating in the third week through the half way point of a course that is 8 weeks or
longer, 10% of the tuition will be refunded.
h.For the shorter courses, 10% of the tuition will be refunded through the third day of the
course if there is a termination.
i.Any tuition refund will be sent to the address that the student requests within 30 days.
Refund Policy for Veterans or Eligible Persons:
a.A refund of the unused potion of tuition, fees, and other charges will be made to veterans or eligible persons who fail to enter or fail to complete the course as required by
the Department of Veterans Affairs Regulations, CFR 21.4255. The refund will be within
10 percent of an exact pro rata refund. No more than $10 of the established registration fee will be retained if a veteran or eligible person fails to enter the course.
b.Prompt Refund: The refunded amount shall be paid within 40 days.
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Termination:
Students may voluntarily terminate training in writing as described in the Tuition Refund
Policy, and the day that the office receives the notice will be considered their last day of class.
The following are reasons that HHS considers grounds for involuntary termination:
a. Unsatisfactory progress.
b. Poor attitude or conduct.
c. Non-payment of tuition.
d. Use of illegal drugs.
e. Possession or use of alcohol on school property.
f. Unsatisfactory attendance.
g. Stealing or malicious mischief.
h. Violation of safety rules.
i. Cheating.
j.Violence or discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, sex, or country of origin.
Grievance Policy:
If a student is discontented for any reason with HHS, they must first take the problem to the
head instructor or owner of the school. The problem will be discussed, and a course of action
will be determined.
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