Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2003.
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.
Corequisites: FARR 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116
FARR 1112 cr-3
Introduction to Equine Anatomy
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.
Corequisites: FARR 1111, 1113, 1114, 1115 and 1116
FARR 1113 cr-2
Introduction to Horse Husbandry and Handling
FARR 1113 teaches the basic elements of horse care and management. Students work at handling and shoeing average and difficult horses in the shop
Prerequisites: Two years' horse handling experience and standard Kwantlen entry requirements.
Corequisites: FARR 1111, 1112, 1114, 1115 and 1116
FARR 1114 cr-2
Introduction to Gaits and Forge Work
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.
Corequisites: FARR 1111, 1112, 1114, 1115 and 1116
FARR 1115 cr-2
Introduction to Horse Lameness
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.
Corequisites: FARR 1111, 1112, 1114, 1115 and 1116
FARR 1116 cr-1
Introduction to Specialized Horses
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.
Corequisites: FARR 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115
FARR 1211 cr-2
Intermediate Horseshoeing
FARR 1211 builds on the foot preparation and shoeing skills acquired in the introductory program. The field of public relations is practiced with professionals.
Prerequisites: FARR 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115 and 1116
Corequisites: FARR 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215 and 1216
FARR 1212 cr-3
Intermediate Equine Anatomy
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.
Prerequisites: FARR 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115 and 1116
Corequisites: FARR 1211, 1213, 1214, 1215 and 1216
FARR 1213 cr-2
Intermediate Horse Husbandry and Handling
FARR 1213 teaches the intermediate skills of horse care and management. Students work in the shop handling and shoeing average and difficult horses.
Prerequisites: FARR 1111 and 1112 and 1113 and 1114 and 1115 and 1116
Corequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1214 and 1215 and 1216
FARR 1214 cr-2
Intermediate Gaits and Forge Work
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.
Prerequisites: FARR 1111 and 1112 and 1113 and 1114 and 1115 and 1116
Corequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1213 and 1215 and 1216
FARR 1215 cr-2
Intermediate Studies of Lameness
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.
Prerequisites: FARR 1111 and 1112 and 1113 and 1114 and 1115 and 1116
Corequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1213 and 1214 and 1216
FARR 1216 cr-1
Intermediate Study of Specialized Horses
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.
Prerequisites: FARR 1111 and 1112 and 1113 and 1114 and 1115 and 1116
Corequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1213 and 1214 and 1215
FARR 1311 cr-2
Advanced Horseshoeing
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.
Prerequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1213 and 1214 and 1215 and 1216
Corequisites: FARR 1312 and 1313 and 1314 and 1315 and 1316
FARR 1312 cr-3
Advanced Equine Anatomy
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.
Prerequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1213 and 1214 and 1215 and 1216
Corequisites: FARR 1311 and 1313 and 1314 and 1315 and 1316
FARR 1313 cr-2
Advanced Horse Husbandry and Handling
FARR 1313 teaches the advanced skills of horse care and management. Students work in the shop handling and shoeing specialized horses.
Prerequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1213 and 1214 and 1215 and 1216
Corequisites: FARR 1311 amd 1312 and 1314 and 1315 and 1316
FARR 1314 cr-2
Advanced Gaits and Forge Work
In FARR 1314 the student completes the study of gaits and lameness. The forge skills of the farrier's trade are mastered.
Prerequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1213 and 1214 and 1215 and 1216
Corequisites: FARR 1311 and 1312 and 1313 and 1315 and 1316
FARR 1315 cr-2
Advanced Studies of Lameness
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.
Prerequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1213 and 1214 and 1215 and 1216
Corequisites: FARR 1311 and 1312 and 1313 and 1314 and 1316
FARR 1316 cr-1
Advanced Study of Specialized Horses
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.
Prerequisites: FARR 1211 and 1212 and 1213 and 1214 and 1215 and 1216
Corequisites: FARR 1311 and 1312 and 1313 and 1314 and 1315