Farrier
This 30-week program teaches you the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work proficiently as a qualified farrier, meeting the needs of horse owners in a variety of equine disciplines, and maintaining and improving the well-being of their horses.
During this program, you'll gain an understanding of equine anatomy and physiology, and the necessary skills to carry out farriery in a safe, humane and empathic manner, allowing you to adapt your work to the needs of each horse. The applied learning portion of your program, teaches you how to handle horses, trim hooves, forge and shape metal, make horseshoes, and shoe horses.
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The following program admission requirements apply:
BC English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 'C' (or equivalent) or Completion of KPU’s Vocational Trades English Reading Assessment with a minimum score of 80%
Students must submit two references verifying their experience handling a variety of horses (i.e. basic care, leading, catching, and releasing).