This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Farrier Training
FARR 1111 cr-2
Introduction to Horseshoeing
This introductory course teaches the student farrier the
professional responsibilities of the trade. The student also reviews
the fundamentals of horse handling and learns the basics of foot
preparation and shoeing.
Prerequisites: Two years’ horse handling experience & standard entry
requirements.
The student farrier learns the conformation of the normal horse in
FARR 1112. The anatomy and physiology of the lower limbs are
also studied in preparation for basic shoeing exercises.
Prerequisites: Two years’ horse handling experience and standard Kwantlen
entry requirements.
This course teaches the student the analysis of a horse’s way of
going. Lameness and the various gaits are studied and basic forge
work is carried out in the shop.
Prerequisites: Two years’ horse handling experience and standard entry
requirements.
In this course, the student learns how to identify lameness and
unsoundness in horses, as well as how to communicate effectively
with horse owners and veterinarians using professional
terminology.
Prerequisites: Two years’ horse handling experience and standard entry
requirements.
FARR 1116 teaches identification and general characteristics of
common breeds and performance horses. Selection and safe
operation of mobile units conclude this basic course.
Prerequisites: Two years’ horse handling experience and standard entry
requirements.
FARR 1211 builds on the foot preparation and shoeing skills
acquired in the introductory program. The field of public relations
is practiced with professionals.
FARR 1212 advances the student’s knowledge of horse
conformation to an intermediate level. Anatomy and physiology
are studied in depth as well for application in shoeing.
This course teaches the student intermediate skills in the analysis
of a horse’s way of going. Gaits and lameness are studied, and forge
work is refined to the intermediate level.
The intermediate farrier student learns to identify and report on
lameness, unsoundness and faulty ways of going. Business skills are
further refined in this intermediate course.
This intermediate course strengthens the farrier student’s
knowledge of specialized breeds and performance horses. Show
regulations of the American Horse Show Association are studied.
In FARR 1311, the student farrier advances to the professional
level of skill in shoeing. Accompanying this practical study, the
student refines knowledge of professional relationships and
effective public relations as a business person.
The student farrier conducts advanced study of the conformation
of the normal horse in FARR 1312. The anatomy and physiology
of the lower limbs are studied in preparation for advanced shoeing
exercises.
FARR 1315 completes the student farrier’s work in the areas of
lameness, unsoundness and faulty ways of going. Effective
techniques in business and customer relations prepare the student
for individual enterprise in the farrier field.
This advanced course concludes the farrier’s study of breeds and
performance horses. The safe, effective and economical operation
of a mobile shoeing unit are also covered in FARR 1316.
