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| Upon successful completion of all forge-work, tests, and satisfactory attendance, the student will be issued a certificate of completion. This certificate is recognized throughout the industry as a coveted and hard earned reward for competence and diligence. It lets perspective employers know that the individual who holds a diploma from HHS is qualified to perform the skills required of a professional farrier. | ||
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STUDENT
TEACHER RATIO We like to maintain a ratio of 8 to 1. This means that the ideal class will have 16 students. We generally accept a few additional 
students to make up for those that either do not show up, or those
that quit. Unfortunately, we have to turn away quite a few
applicants every year since classes fill early. While this is
upsetting to those that are trying to get in, it is for the benefit
of those that do. Please apply as early as you possibly can for
whatever course you wish to attend In order to register before the
class space is filled. It is possible for a shoeing school to grow and grow until there are so many students that there is very little learning. We are determined to never let this happen to HHS, which is why our course size is limited. This is also why we don’t start classes every week. It is impossible to start a new class every week throughout the year and still provide the level of education that students are paying for. Another practice that we do not engage in at HHS is hiring students to teach immediately after graduation. You will be taught by Chris and Kelly at HHS, not by someone who has only a few months of experience. In the event that there is a substitute teacher, it will be a farrier that is able to do the job. |
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GRADING SYSTEM |
Heartland Horseshoeing School owner Chris Gregory finishes up a
foundered hoof.
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Inorder to receive a Certificate of Completion from Heartland Horseshoeing School, a student must pass in four areas. These are:
The theory aspect of the course is graded on a 0 - 100 scale, with a score of 65% considered passing. All of the other categories are graded on a pass-fail system. Work that does not meet the demonstrated standard will be failed, while work done to the high standard taught will be passed
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