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American Farriers Journal, The Hands-On Magazine For Professional Farriers, is the world's leading magazine on horeshoeing and equine footcare. AFJ publishes articles on horse anatomy, physiology, leg pathology, therapeutic shoeing, mechanics, special shoeing techniques, forging, welding, horse handling, working with veterinarians, farrier professionalism, customer relations, horeshoeing tools and products, and all phases of business practices and management. AFJ is a paid-circulation magazine and also accepts paid advertising.
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We are a multiple generation Farrier service that has been offering natural trimming and shoeing for 40 yrs and are now in Upstate South Carolina with our services 864 553-4165
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Oregon Farrier School
Oregon Farrier School
About
Oregon Farrier School began in 2006 with the mission of producing quality farriers who will not only thrive in the trade but also be a blessing to the horse profession. Whether you want to be an everyday service provider farrier, a show horse farrier, or a competitive farrier/blacksmith, our programs are a great place to begin. All of our instructors are certified by the American Farrier’s Association (AFA), of which the head instructor, Beau Whitaker is an AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier. We teach and follow the standards and concepts held by the American Farrier’s Association. Students are trained and encouraged to go on and complete the lower and upper level certifications that the AFA offers. At Oregon Farrier School we strive for each horse to function at their maximum potential in performance, soundness, and everyday life. We believe that in doing so horse owners will enjoy long, useful lives from their equine animals.
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. These quick and inexpensive programs are designed to get students under as many horses as possible. OFS is unique amongst many farrier schools for the fact that we don’t lack in horse numbers. Our facility alone contains about 70 head of horses. In addition we have haul in horses and we travel to other facilities to familiarize students with the farrier-client relationship. 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 reining, cutting, roping, jumping, dressage, vaulting, pleasure, and trail.
Certification
Graduates of OFS receive a certification upon completion of set standards and grading criteria for the Professional Farrier Program and the Advanced Farrier Program.
Clinics
Educational clinics are periodically offered through OFS. Types of clinics can be in question and answer or hands on format. Topics include: blacksmithing, forging, AFA exam passing strategies, AFA shoe requirements, lameness, discipline and event shoeing, and topics by request. Come to an onsite clinic here at OFS or invite us to your facility.
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. Graded assignments include: written exams, forging projects, and practical exams. Students will not only learn to properly shape and fit pre-manufactured shoes but will also forge and apply hand made shoes to horses. Upon graduation and completion of set standards students will be awarded with the Professional Farrier Certification from OFS. The final in this program is similar to the AFA Farrier Classification Exam. Graduates will have preparation necessary to take and complete the AFA Farrier Classification Exam. This program is also for those who want a larger knowledge base for trimming/shoeing their own horses.
Advanced Farrier Program
This 20-week program is for those who want to obtain advanced farrier skills, knowledge, and experience. This program goes 10 weeks beyond its prerequisite, the Professional Farrier Program, to make a total of 20 weeks. Students who enroll in the Advanced Farrier Program will dig deeper into farrier science to prepare themselves with a larger arsenal of skill and confidence to face what will come in the practice of being a professional farrier. Not only will the students in this program gain 10 more weeks of valuable experience under horses, but will also study in greater detail lameness and event or discipline shoeing. Students will gain experience in the lameness section by engaging in both therapeutic and corrective exercises on horses. The event and discipline section will cover a wide variety of shoeing on horses that compete or perform. Graded assignments include: written exams, advanced forging projects, and practical exams. Upon graduation and completion of set standards of the Advanced Farrier Program students will receive a certificate of completion. Student who obtain this certificate plus successfully complete the Internship Program will be awarded with the Advanced Farrier Certification from OFS. The final in this program is similar to the AFA Certified Farrier Exam. Graduates will have preparation necessary to take and complete the AFA Certified Farrier Exam. Graduates will also have most of the preparation to take pass the written aspect of the AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier Exam.
Internship Program
This 15-week program is for those who want to gain additional experience after completion of the Professional Farrier Program or the Advanced Farrier Program. It takes a 10-20 week experience and turns it into a 25-35 week confidence booster. In the Internship Program students will take what they learned from one of the prerequisite programs and implement it into this course. It’s a time to practice and hone skills while gaining experience. 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.
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.
Instructors (put on the Schedule
Head instructor: Beau T. Whitaker, CJF
Beau grew up in the high desert of central Oregon. There he was involved with horses since a youth. Through cowboying, rodeoing, and training he earned his respect for the equine animal. He then moved to Corvallis Or. where he studied to be an agricultural teacher at Oregon State University and received a Bachelors of Science degree. During his time at Oregon State University Beau also attended and graduated from Linn Benton Community College’s Farrier Science Program. Beau has studied under some well respected farriers, such as Don Hook and Larry Bewley. He traveled within and out of the state of Oregon with Don Hook for two years. Beau currently runs a multi-state farrier service that has been blessed with success. He is also an active member of the American Farrier’s Association. Beau enjoys spending time with his family and being a disciple of Jesus.
Instructor: Mark Dietrich, CF
Being raised in the Willamette Valley area of Oregon, Mark found that his passion fell upon horses among the other animals in his livestock background. He has had the privilege of working in different parts of the U.S. with livestock but was drawn back to Oregon where he started his own farrier service. Mark is passionate about the farriery and enjoys helping others build a strong educational foundation to equip them for a successful career in the industry.
Tuition and Fees
Advanced Farrier Program Tuition: $5,990 Registration: $50 Books: $160 Tools: $0 (same tools as prerequisite)
Professional Farrier Program Tuition: $2,995 Registration: $50 Books: $80 Tools: $700-1,300 (depending on brand of choice)
Practical Farrier Program Tuition: $1,495 Registration: $50 Books: $80 Tools: $700-1,300 (depending on brand of choice)
Internship Program Tuition: $500 Registration: $50 Books: $0 Tools: $0 (same tools as prerequisite)
2010 Schedule
Professional Farrier Program Spring: March 29-June 3 Fall: September 13-November 18
Advanced Farrier Program Spring: March 29-June 3
Internship Program Summer: June 8-September 14 Winter: December 7-March 15
Practical Farrier Program Spring: March 29-April 8 Fall: September 13-September 23
2011 Schedule
Professional Farrier Program Spring: March 28-June 2 Fall: September 12-November 17
Advanced Farrier Program Spring: March 28-June 2
Internship Program Summer: June 7-September 13 Winter: December 6-March 14
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