The Midwest Horseshoeing School was established in 1964 because of the demand for skilled, competent, well-educated horseshoers. Through the years Midwest Horseshoeing School has met the challenge of this growing trade by continually graduating seasoned professionals.

Midwest Horseshoeing School is located in Macomb, Illinois, just 40 miles east of the Mississippi River, in the rich prairie region of western Illinois... the heart of the Midwest. Through the years students have come to Midwest Horseshoeing School from all over the United States to learn the trade of horseshoeing.

Should you choose to attend Midwest Horseshoeing School you will learn through a carefully structured combination of lecture, laboratory, and practical experience the proper use of all blacksmithing tools and equipment, forging techniques, and the correct methods of shoeing a horse. This includes cold shoeing, hot shoeing, and corrective shoeing. As a student, you will also learn how to make some of your own tools, how to set up your equipment, and examine successful ways to set up your own business.

Midwest Horseshoeing School is approved by the State of Illinois and the job Training Partnership Act. It is also approved by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Two, four, six, and full twelve week sessions are offered to obtain various levels of skill.

Entrance Requirements

Prospective students must be at least 17 years of age and in good physical health. No previous experience with horses is necessary. Class size is limited to 14 students per session.

School Calendar

Classes are held quarterly, starting in January, March, June, and September of each year. Specific session dates are listed on the application. Sessions run a full 12 weeks, convening Monday through Friday from 8:00 am. to 4:00 pm. with lunch from 12:00 to 1:00. All classes meet daily except Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving.

School Policy

Regular attendance is mandatory. Drinking of alcoholic beverages during school hours or on the premises is prohibited. Students can and will be expelled for misconduct or poor academic performance. Students must maintain a grade of 65% or better to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate.

Housing

Furnished rooming houses with kitchen facilities are available for the twelve-week sessions at a cost of $550.00. This fee is payable when you report to class. However, to hold a room, students must send a $30.00 Security Deposit when making application. This deposit will then be held as a damage deposit, and will be refunded at the end of the session provided the house and contents are not damaged and are thoroughly cleaned when the premises are vacated. Students will want to bring a pillow, blankets, towels, cooking utensils, and any other personal belongings needed during the 12 week session.

Facility

Midwest Horseshoeing School contains a comfortable classroom for lectures, a modern shop area, and a large shoeing area. Handtools, a workbench, a forge, an anvil, and a textbook will be assigned to each student for personal use throughout the term of the course.