CLASS OPTION #1
(see option #2 below)
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Horseshoeing Class
ADVS 3910 (3 credits ) This course is also open to the general public
Summer Semester 2012
When: May 7-11, 2012 (Monday thru Friday) 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Daily
(Contact Instructor for class schedule
flexibility)
Where: 1st Class will be held at the USU South
Farm Livestock Pavilion Classroom
South of Logan.
3580 S. Highway 89-91
Day 2-5 will be held at the South Farm Livestock
Handling Facility and Pavilion
Instructors: Chansey S. McKendrick, Prof. Farrier; Scott S. McKendrick, Certified Farrier, American Farriers Association
Cost: (Per participant)
$900.00 if paid before April 1, 2012
$950.00 if paid before April 15, 2012
$1000.00 if paid after April 15, 2012
Cost includes recording and class fees
(Regular three credit tuition is over $900.00) Makes checks payable to “Utah State University”
Students will learn basic hoof and leg structure, basic hoof trimming and shoeing techniques, and improve present shoeing skills. Course includes classroom lecture, practical “hands-on” experience, student classroom presentations and a research paper.
Final paper DUE before June 1, 2012. Class size limited to 10-15 students.
Students Must Provide: All required hand tools, chaps or shoeing apron, and at least three horses to practice on. Tools can be purchased at many local stores that carry
western/horse supplies. See instructor for tool list.
Anvil or stall jack and shaping
hammer optional.
If you have questions please call Scott McKendrick at (435) 797-3591 or (435) 770-0725.
More Information will be mailed after your registration form & money are received.
Please fill out the bottom portion of this announcement and return it with your registration fee .
(This class is not available for on-line registration.)
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Registration: In Person OR Mail To:
Utah State University Scott S. McKendrick
East Campus Office Bldg Utah State University
1330 E 700 N Room 124 8330 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322 Logan, UT 84322-8330
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December 9, 2012
Farrier Science
ADVS 3300
Spring 2012
Class Location and Time: Classroom Lecture January 10-April 27, 2012
USU Campus T-H 10:30-11:45 am. Engin. Bldg Room #206
Hands-on Training and Shoeing Lab:
Equine Education Center M-W, March 12-14, 2012
8:00-5:00
Credits: 3 Credits
Text: The Principles of Horseshoeing
Dr. Doug Butler and Jacob Butler
Course Objectives: The premise of this course is that equine soundness and performance depends on a proper method of trimming and shoeing. The purposes of this course are (1) the student understands and recognizes good basic foot care, (2) the student understands conformation and its effects on movement and hoof care, and (3) the student gains skills in handling farrier tools and trimming and shoeing hooves with an in-depth understanding of hoof balance and function (4) the student gain skills in shoe shaping and proper application (5) the student learns and understands various kinds of shoes and their proper application for motion and/or therapy (6) the student understands proper horseshoeing and will be able to evaluate quality farrier skills and performance.
Tentative Class Schedule
Lecture: History of farrier work
Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lower leg
Bones and joints
Tendons and ligaments
Foot structures
Introduction to lameness
Effects of shoes on the horse’s hoof and way of going
Types of shoes for a variety of working horses
Discussion of barefoot theory vs. shoeing
Current topics in farrier aspects
Cold vs. hot shoeing techniques
Evaluation method for a proper shoeing
Corrective shoeing methods: what it means and when it can be applied
Lab: Putting theory into practice
Introduction to basic farrier tools, names and uses
Handling of horses during farrier work
Leg conformation evaluation
Hoof conformation and trimming concepts
Balance and functional trimming concepts
Trimming the “normal” vs. “abnormal” hoof
Balanced and/or corrective trimming
Orientation to additional farrier tools for forge work and shoeing
Cold and hot shoe applications
Preparing the hoof for a shoe
Preparing the shoe for application
Evaluation of shoeing
Student outcomes:
- 1. Students will have a good working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the Equine Lower Leg.
- 2. Students will have a general understanding of common Equine hoof and leg problems including pathology, cause, symptoms, treatment and prognosis.
- 3. Students will use and understand function of farrier tools for developing a balanced hoof.
- 4. Students will understand proper hoof care and understand how proper hoof care relates to equine soundness and locomotion.
- 5. Students will have a good working knowledge of types of shoes, how, why and when each would be used.
- 6. Students will be able to prepare a shoe and apply it to a properly trimmed hoof.
- 7. Students will be able to evaluate hoof and shoe balance and corrective aspects of shoeing.
Evaluation:
Attendance, quizzes and class report 40%
Test (Written) 25%
Final (Practical) 25%
Research paper 10%
A missed quiz will be discounted 10% and must be taken in the first class period following the absence, unless prior arrangements are made.
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