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Me with the woman that keeps me in
line....The Boss....
Carla Hatfield
Bucky Hatfield
In the apprentice Program the student learns
more due to the smaller classes!
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Small classes....you learn from doing....not watching others.
Next available class will start September 14, 2009
3 openings available.
Print your application and mail today to reserve your
place.
We can certify you in 12 weeks to be a professional Farrier and run  your own
business...that's right....be your own boss!
Tuition....$8,600.00
6 week professional Farrier course. $4,800.00
All prices include Housing,Tuition and Books
New class dates:
09/14/2009.....vacancy
Taking applications now

             6 week Farrier course                           
Diploma and eligible to become an associate member of the BWFA or tested to
be an Apprentice I.

240 total hours
*Horsemanship *Tool Maintenance *Anatomy and Phsysiology
*Welding Techniques *Hoof Trimming *Shoe Shaping and Forging *Exams

12 week Professional Farrier Course
Diploma and member of the AFA, BWFA and certification with BWFA.

480 plus hours
*Horsemanship *Tool Maintenance *Anatomy and Phsysiology
*Welding Techniques *Hoof Trimming *Shoe Shaping and Forging *Exams

Hurry and get your application in!!
AFA Convention
and More!
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IKE almost put us out of
business. We are trotting
back with our best foot
forward.

We have certified many
fine farriers since 1980 and
gearing up for future
farriers.  

MORE PERSONALIZED LEARNING!
Small
Farrier
School
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The Brotherhood of Working
Farriers Association
BWFA
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The American Farriers Association
AFA
The
Nation
Glenn Jerrell doing a little forge work.
# 1 Small Farrier School in the Nation!!
Smaller Classes.....Learn More!
Three Student per class!
Bruce was an outstanding
student and has gone on to
become one of the finest farriers
in the State.  He is working on
the racetrack with his father.  He
also received an outstanding
acheivment award...  given
rarely by Mr. Hatfield
Forge Room...learn to make the shoes
Classroom
Erin Rhodes of Texas gets an additional excellance award.
Be proud Erin!!
Jonathan McShan is learning hands on.
Jose Flores from Texas
Keeping that "Lone Star" state of mind
White Line Disease....What is it and how to treat it.
White Line Disease....Recognizing it.
Treating the disease.
Finished product....this horse will be back
to normal soon.
Texas Farrier Apprenticeship Program
152 Rios
Goodrich, Texas 77335
936-365-2603
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Texas Farrier Apprentice Program
* 2004-2007 President of The Master
Educators for BWFA
* 2003 Lifetime Achievement award
by the Army of Urguay
* 2002 Lifetime Achievement award
by S.H.O.E.
* 2006 Patriot Award by S.H.O.E.
* 2000 Lifetime International
Examiner and Tester
* BWFA Hall of Fame
* 1999 President of Tennessee
Farrier Association.
* Founder of Guild of Professional
Farrier Association
* Master Educator
* Master Farrier
* Registered Journeyman Farrier
* Renowned Speaker and Lecturer
Bucky Hatfield has over 45
years experience in the field,
and has published numerous
articles on corrective shoeing,
laminitis and nutrition. Mr.
Hatfield is President of the
Brotherhood of Working
Farriers Master Educators and
is registered with the
American Farriers Education
Association and the Texas
Professional Farriers
Association. As a Master
Farrier and RJF tester, Mr.
Hatfield has the job of
ensuring that all farrier
certification testings are held
fairly.
Bucky Hatfield
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE MORE THAN FARRIERS
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The Guild of Professional Farriers
One Year Apprenticeship Program
$13,500.00
50 weeks @40hrs plus
4 diplomas

Texas Farrier Apprentice Program Diploma
BWFA Diploma
AFA Diploma
Junior Instructor Certificate in 6 months
Instructor Certificate in 12 months
Our students always score
high in competitions!  
View our competition
pictures!
Raven Armer, 13 of Texas....nice shoe!
Raven works with the forge....bending steel!
That forge is HOTTTT  Raven.
Forging, Trimming
and shoeing