In early spring 2024, Helton will open the Bluegrass Horseshoeing School in Williamsburg, Ky., in the south-central part of the state. Currently based in Rossville, Ind. Helton says the Kentucky location is ideal for a farrier school.
My “Frankly Speaking” column in the July/August 2018 issue of American Farriers Journal featured the results of a survey dealing with what farriers wished they had been able to learn more about while attending farrier school. The article summarizes the educational ideas they felt would have better prepared them for careers as farriers.
A few weeks back, we emailed a single question survey to a number of veteran farriers. We asked them to look back at their farrier school experiences and identify the one thing they wished they’d learned that would have helped their careers and would help new students get started on the right foot.
A few weeks back, we emailed a single question survey to a number of veteran farriers. We asked them to look back at their farrier school experiences and identify the one thing they wished they’d learned that would have helped their careers and would help new students get started on the right foot.
At first, Chris Culcasi viewed the 3 months he’d have to spend in a transition program after his release from jail as little but a delay before he could enter horseshoeing school.
Nine American farrier schools are members of an exclusive group. The federal government allows them to teach foreign nationals who obtain student visas. Yet, some inexplicably believe that these educators are nothing more than a risk to national security.
Briefly describe how you became a farrier. Did you attend horseshoeing school? Where? Did you apprentice? For how long? Who helped you get started in our career?
Briefly describe how you became a farrier. Did you attend horseshoeing school? Where? Did you apprentice? For how long? Who helped you get started in our career?
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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