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Hoof Care Fundamentals   

Want to gain the confidence to trim horses with precision and purpose? Learn more in our comprehensive new course designed for equine enthusiasts and aspiring farriers. This course blends in-depth classroom study with hands-on training to equip you with the skills to maintain healthy horse hooves. Join our Interest List and take the first step toward becoming a skilled hoof care practitioner! 

Interested, but don't want to get your hands dirty? If you're exploring a farrier career but aren't ready to commit to hands-on practice, the classroom study provides a strong theoretical foundation to build on later. 

  • Hoof Health and Farrier Fundamentals Course
  • Fee: $478.00
    Dates: 4/7/2026 - 7/7/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 14
    Building: Main Building (opens in new tab)
    Instructor: TBA To Be Announced

    Ready to gain the confidence to understand and evaluate hoof health with precision and purpose? Join our comprehensive in-class course designed for equine enthusiasts and aspiring farriers. This course provides in-depth classroom instruction focused on hoof anatomy, balance, trimming principles, and overall hoof care to build a strong theoretical foundation.
    Whether you are exploring a future farrier career or simply want a deeper understanding of hoof health, this course will equip you with essential knowledge to support sound, healthy horses. Class will be facilitated by a team of experienced instructors and industry professionals. 

    Optional Hands-On Lab 

    A limited number of students will be selected to participate in supplemental hands-on lab sessions. Labs will be held on Fridays or Saturdays for 14 weeks. Selection is application-based due to capacity limits.

    To apply for the lab portion, please complete the Lab Application here

    A Colorado Department of Agriculture Grant is supplementing 50% of the tuition for this course. All students will be required to make a statement regarding how this course provided value to their educational journey and/or benefited from the learning objectives. When registering, please use promo code: EWAG50

 

 

 

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