There will always be a need for farriers in the equine industry. I have recently discovered that the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization have a farrier school! So what’s the E.L.P.O Farrier School all about?
As it says in their mission statement:
The mission of the E.L.P.O. Farrier School is to educate and train individuals to assess, treat, and maintain the health and soundness of equines. This education process will be taught through the processes and protocols used by the Equine Lameness Prevention Organization (E.L.P.O.)… For those desiring to be professional farriers, extra attention will be given to guiding these individuals on a path to begin a successful and fulfilling career…
The E.L.P.O Farrier School
Curious to know what is covered in the training? You can check out the course curriculum online. Topics include:
- anatomy
- physiology
- and biomechanics
- as well as safe horse handling
Trimming and shoeing are also on the curriculum. Of particular interest to me are the areas that focus on lameness treatments and foal limb deviations – interesting stuff! You’ll also learn about business practices which is important as most farriers start out as sole traders!
Interested? You can check out the 2018 schedule online as well as varying fees. If this is of appeal, then you may also be interested in applying for entry into this farriery course.
When you’re exploring options for your desired horse career, it always helps to know about different education providers! If interested in farriery/podiatry in particular, then tuck this information away for when you may be able to act on it.
‘Folk dress in all manner of finery and wonderful hats to go and watch the races, but only if it’s horses doing the barreling that day. This, at least, is understandable, for horses, in secret, love hats more than any other creature. It is a horse’s tragedy that they can never properly wear one.’ ― Catherynne M. Valente
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