Mission Farrier School is the first formal farrier education program in the world to incorporate Natural Balance principles into its curriculum.
Students trim and shoe a variety of breeds.
This opportunity to observe equine hoof biomechanics straight from Mother Nature suggested a need to reexamine some of our traditional trimming and shoeing guidelines. Using Natural Balance principles, the farrier's task is defined primarily on the basis of information gleaned from the horse itself. The same Natural Balance principles which have enhanced the shoeing of the sound horse have led to exciting and successful methods of treating lameness. Scientific research recently completed and presently ongoing supports the wild horse observations and confirms the wisdom of following Mother Nature's design for optimum equine biomechanics. Students work with veterinarians and other equine practitioners.