This 30-week program teaches students the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work competently as qualified farriers. Graduates of the program will gain the theoretical knowledge required to understand how farriery can maintain and improve the well-being of horses and meet the needs of the horse industry. They will acquire the skills to carry out farriery in a safe, humane and empathic manner, meeting the needs of horses and horse owners in a variety of equine disciplines. Graduates will learn how to interact with clients and other professions in the industry. A practicum (FARR 1140) will facilitate skill development by exposing students to farriery in the field, and an ePortfolio (FARR 1150)  will provide students with the opportunity to document, track and reflect on their classroom, shop, and field experiences and build their professional network.  

The following program admission requirements apply:

• BC English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 'C' (or equivalent) or Completion of KPU’s Vocational Trades English Reading Assessment with a minimum score of 80%
• Students must submit two references verifying their experience handling a variety of horses (i.e. basic care, leading, catching, and releasing).