15 WEEK Course - $11,000

Basic Horseshoeing

Foundational Training for Future Farriers

The Basic Horseshoeing Course at Troy Price Horseshoeing School is designed for individuals who want to pursue a career in the farrier trade or gain a solid foundation in professional horseshoeing. This intensive training program focuses on developing the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely trim and shoe horses while understanding the science behind proper hoof care.

Students begin with the fundamentals of equine hoof anatomy, physiology, and conformation before progressing into hands-on trimming and shoeing techniques. Throughout the course, students gain extensive real-world experience working directly with horses while also developing their forging and shoe modifications skills in the shop environment.

The goal of the Basic Horseshoeing Course is to provide students with the confidence, technical ability, and foundational knowledge necessary to begin working in the farrier profession or continue advancing their training in more advanced programs.

Hands-On Horseshoeing Instruction

This course emphasizes practical learning through repetition and real-world application. Students spend a significant portion of their training working directly with horses, developing the skills required to trim, balance, and shoe hooves correctly.

TRAINING INCLUDES INSTRUCTION IN:

Basic Horseshoeing Course	March 5, 2026
Hoof anatomy and physiology	Conformation and gait analysis
Identifying hoof abnormalities	Proper trimming techniques
Shaping and fitting keg shoes	Nailing, clinching, & finishing techniques

Forge Work and Shop Skills

In addition to live horse work, students spend time in the forge developing essential metalworking skills used by professional farriers. These techniques include shaping and modifying factory-made horseshoes as well as introductory horseshoe making and basic tool fabrication.