Our students come from all walks of life. Some hop in their truck after breakfast and arrive before lunch; some travel over the northern border. Many others travel many thousands of miles: from Italy, Norway, Israel, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
No matter how close or far away, they all firmly believe the trip was a life-altering experience, beyond their expectations.
Hear what students about us, our school and our training course:
What Good Farriers Have in Common
Common Traits in Students who go on to have the best careers as farriers include:
* Perseverance: “A sign hanging in our classroom carries the message, 'Cowboy up, because help ain’t comin’!” Individual effort is necessary.”
* Persistence: “You need to stay with it until you get it done. It doesn’t come easy.”
* Patience: “With clients, with horses and with yourself.”
* Discipline: “Both to learn the skill and to finish the job”
* Honesty: “With yourself, teachers and with others.”
* A Desire to Improve: “A great desire to keep getting better.”
* Curiosity: “Want to know why something works and desire to learn more.”
* Hard Working: “The ability to work hard is critical.”
* Talent: “Eye-hand coordination and the ability to visualize things in the hoof.”