30 WEEK Course - $22,000

Journeyman Horseshoeing

Advanced Training for the Professional Farrier

The Journeyman Horseshoeing Course at Troy Price Horseshoeing School is designed for students who want to deepen their skills and pursue a long-term career in the farrier profession. This extended training program builds upon foundational horseshoeing techniques while providing additional time to refine forging skills, improve efficiency, and develop a higher level of craftsmanship.

Students gain extensive hands-on experience working directly with horses while continuing to strengthen their ability to evaluate hoof balance, identify soundness issues, and apply proper shoeing techniques. Through daily practice and personalized instruction, students develop the precision and problem-solving ability required of professional farriers.

The goal of the Journeyman course is to prepare students for the real demands of the industry while helping them continue advancing toward higher levels of professional certification and skill.

Preparing for a Career in Farriery

The Journeyman course also helps students prepare for the professional side of the trade. In addition to improving technical ability, students learn the importance of professionalism, communication with horse owners and veterinarians, and maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Graduates of the program leave with a strong skill foundation and the practical experience necessary to continue developing as working farriers.

TRAINING INCLUDES INSTRUCTION IN:

Journeyman Horseshoeing Course	March 16, 2026
Advanced hoof balance and gait evaluation	Building and fitting specialty horseshoes
Corrective trimming and therapeutic shoeing concepts	Diagnosing and addressing common hoof problems
Advanced forging and shoe modification techniques	Efficiency, precision, and professional farrier workflow

Expanded Forging and Shop Skills

Forge work is an important part of the Journeyman Horseshoeing Course. Students spend additional time developing advanced forging techniques, shoe modification skills, and building corrective and therapeutic horseshoes that allow them to customize each shoe for improved fit, function, and soundness.

Training in the shop helps students strengthen their metalworking abilities while reinforcing the craftsmanship required in professional farriery. Through continued practice at both the anvil and on the horse, students become more efficient, confident, and precise when shaping steel, fitting shoes, and producing consistent, high-quality results.