Certificate in Farrier Science
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Olds, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 9,571 *
Application deadline
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* per term for international student I 3,669 CAD for for domestic student
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Introduction
Take your horse care knowledge to the next level in the one-of-a-kind Farrier Science program. Recognized as providing the finest farriery programming in North America, Olds College has a fully-equipped, state-of-the-art farrier lab. This one-year program will train you in new techniques and products designed to serve a rapidly growing and changing equine industry.
Learn from instructors who are industry leaders with their own farriery businesses and engage in unique clinics with specialized farriers and product representatives. You will learn all of the necessary skills to be a successful Farrier or Blacksmith and experience hands-on working field trips to Warner Ranch, Ya Ha Tinda, and the University of Calgary Veterinary program.
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Curriculum
Term 1
Completed the following:
- FAR1200 - Equine Anatomy (3-0-0 hrs)
- FAR1300 - Horse Handling and Horseshoeing I (3-0-0 hrs)
- FAR1301 - Horse Handling and Horseshoeing II (1-4-0 hrs)
- FAR1400 - Introduction to Blacksmithing (2-4-0 hrs)
- COM1020 - Workplace Communication (3-0-0 hrs)
Term 2
Completed the following:
- ACT1000 - Recordkeeping (1.5-0-1.5 hrs)
- FAR1700 - Farrier Welding (1-2-0 hrs)
- FAR2400 - Advanced Keg Shoe Modifications I (1-2-0 hrs)
- FAR2401 - Advanced Keg Shoe Modifications II (1-2-0 hrs)
- FAR2500 - Advanced Corrective and Therapeutic Forging (2-4.3-0 hrs)
Career Opportunities
Olds College has a solid reputation for working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Family farm/business
- Local trimming & shoeing business
- Specialty shoeing
- Therapeutic & corrective shoeing (usually involves working with a veterinary clinic)
- Performance horse shoeing (reining, heavy horse, dressage, jumping, etc.)
- Working ranches, summer camps, outfitting guides, mounted units (RCMP), & racing industry.