FRR 190 Basic Metallurgy - 1 credit Covers composition of metals, heat treating, tempering, hardening of metal, basic equipment fabrication, care of forge, tools and anvil. Student learns the basics of trimming feet, fitting and nailing on shoes. Student will start on live horses. FRR 192 Basic Forge Tools - 6 credits Student learns to build and maintain forge fires and regulate temperature.
Course also covers cokes and coal, use of forge tools, and care of the forge, tools and anvil.
Actual hands-on experience with live horses provide the means by which the trainee will learn to trim a horses's hooves, make or shape shoes, and apply them. FRR 196 Basic Equipment Building - 1 credit Students will build farriery equipment such as anvil stands, forges and special tools. Students will become more proficient with their skills of making and applying shoes. Students will also learn how to treat common pathological problems and other advanced aspects of the farriery trade.