Module 1: Basic horse knowledge. Becoming a farrier

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAIntroduction to Terms, Points and Horse Regions - Part 1 

If you are new to this wonderful world of horses and don’t know a forelock from a fetlock or feather, we take you through all the essential points on a horse.

 

 

M1-Part 2 - Points and Horse Regions

Introduction to Terms, Points and Horse Regions - Part 2

Do you know the difference between a point and a region?

+Jake explains in important detail the horse's points and regions.

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00:55 What is the difference between a point and a region?
06:00 Visual chart depicting the horse points previously explained in detail.
07:07 Horse regions: colorful overlay on a horse photo.
09:45 See an even greater detailed colorful overlay of horse regions and points.
10:00 Detailed discussion of horse’s legs begins here.
13:30 Detailed drawing of all the horse regions.

 

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Health and Safety for Beginning Farriers

Jake outlines some of the health concerns and safety measures for individuals considering becoming a farrier.

 

M1-Horse ColorHorse Color

Pete tells you how to determine horse color by checking certain regions and points on a horse. Learn the approximately 16 color classifications and the many sub-classifications of horse color. Each color is defined and described with accompanying horse photos to guide you. 

Essential Principles of Horseshoeing Audio of Chapter 3 "Health skill"

Essential Principles of Horseshoeing Audio of Chapter 10 "Horseman's Glossary"