In the last twenty years there has been something of a renaissance in horsemanship. People have come to understand that it is far better to communicate and educate a horse rather than resort to force. We live in exciting times as ease of communication has allowed learning methods of horsemanship to grow exponentially. 

Unfortunately many in the farrier trade still tend towards older more aggressive methods that at best yield short term results, or often leave horses stressed or resentful. We believe that to be a good farrier you must first learn to be a good horseman. That’s why a full third of our program is focused on laying a foundation in horsemanship that prospective farriers will "add to" over their lifetimes.  

The word "farrier" is derived from the word ferrous referring to iron content. Traditional skill on the forge and anvil are still key to having a multitude of solutions available. Students learn to build and modify steel and aluminum shoes from bar stock. Part of craftsmanship is also knowing when to forge, and when a more modern solution such as a composite is the right option. 

8-weeks starts the journey, but you’ll spend a lifetime as a MFS grad. Mission Farrier School is a Horseshoeing school for thinkers and problem solvers.

Students gain in depth understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb. We discuss in detail a wide variety of lameness pathologies, and give guidelines for good evaluation. We place a high emphasis on seeing and understanding functional sound biomechanics. We use the feral horse in an ideal environment as a model for good foot function and work to simulate that function in our domestic horses.