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SUMMARY:Horseshoeing School with Tinnin Farms
DESCRIPTION:Texarkana College’s Community Education Department is proud to partner with Tinnin Farms to offer a unique\, high‑demand Horseshoeing School designed to launch students directly into a rewarding career in the equine industry. With over 70 years of combined experience\, our instructors bring extensive knowledge in horseshoeing\, training\, breeding\, and coaching—providing students with an unmatched learning environment rooted in real‑world expertise. \n\n\n\nCourse Overview\n\n\n\nThis intensive 6‑week program meets 40 hours per week and equips students with the hands‑on skills\, professional tools\, and practical training needed to begin working immediately upon completion. Farriers are in high demand across the horse industry and surrounding regions\, making this course an excellent opportunity for those seeking a stable and profitable career path. \n\n\n\nStudents will gain foundational and advanced skills in: \n\n\n\nFundamentals of Horse Shoeing\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding horse anatomy and identifying common hoof and gait problems\n\n\n\nSafely handling and evaluating horses\n\n\n\nTrimming\, balancing\, and preparing the hoof\n\n\n\nForging\, shaping\, and fitting horseshoes\n\n\n\nApplying shoes using proper technique and safety standards\n\n\n\n\nFundamentals of Blacksmithing\n\n\n\n\nConstructing horseshoes\n\n\n\nForging shoes by hand\n\n\n\nWorking with anvils\, forges\, and basic blacksmithing tools\n\n\n\nHeat management and metalworking techniques\n\n\n\n\nBasic Horsemanship\n\n\n\n\nSafe horse handling\n\n\n\nReading horse behavior\n\n\n\nBuilding confidence while working around horses\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the needs of various breeds and disciplines\n\n\n\n\nTraining Locations\n\n\n\nInstruction takes place both on the Texarkana College campus and on-site at Tinnin Farms\, giving students a blend of classroom learning\, shop practice\, and real-world experience with live horses. \n\n\n\nTools & Equipment\n\n\n\nAll tools needed for the course are included in the tuition\, and students will keep their full tool set upon graduation—providing everything needed to begin work right away. \n\n\n\nCompletion & Career Readiness\n\n\n\nBy the end of the 6-week course\, students will have: \n\n\n\n\nCompleted all required hands-on training hours\n\n\n\nBuilt the skills to safely and professionally shoe horses\n\n\n\nGained work-ready experience with live animals\n\n\n\nReceived the tools and confidence necessary to start a career immediately\n\n\n\n\nThis program is ideal for anyone passionate about horses and the equine industry\, or those seeking a valuable trade offering independence\, flexibility\, and strong earning potential. \n\n\n\nLodging Disclaimer: Students are responsible for securing and covering the cost of their own lodging during their stay in Texarkana for the Farrier Training Program. A variety of accommodation options are available in the area\, including local hotels\, RV parks\, and short‑term rental properties such as Airbnb. For a special hotel rate with our partnered hotel Country Inn and Suites\, please click on the link here: choicehotels.com/texas/texarkana/country-inn-suites-hotels/txn97/rates?hotel=TXN97&pu=no&ratePlanCode=LTCB
URL:https://cbe.texarkanacollege.edu/register/horseshoeing-school-with-tinnin-farms/
LOCATION:Tinnin Farms\, Texarkana\, 75503
CATEGORIES:General Interest
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