Courses
Farrier Program: Available Courses
The College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to offer two courses in farriery. The program is housed in the Equine Hospital of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals.
A non-refundable $400.00 application and appointment fee will be due at the time you are accepted into the program.
Acceptance is probationary during the first two weeks of the program. Satisfactory performance and adherence to the Guidelines for the Farrier Program, as outlined on a separate page in the application package, will allow the participant to complete the course.
Applicants for admission to the Farrier Program will be accepted up to 60 days prior to the beginning of the next session. Notification of acceptance will be sent approximately 6 weeks prior to the beginning of the next session.
Preference is given to those who have a demonstrated history and a proven desire to make working with horses their profession.
Due to limited facilities, only 3 applicants may be accepted for each 16-week program and there is no waiting list. If the applicant is not accepted, the applicant may reapply. Accommodations and transportation are the responsibility of the participant.
Pokorney Scholarships for Farrier participants - Fall courses only
In memory of Doug Pokorney, an endowed fund to benefit participants in the General Farrier Short Course has been established, providing full program fees support for one participant for one course. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Doug shod horses for over 40 years specializing in Morgan and Arabian Show horses.
Participants applying for the fall 16-week General Farrier Short Course may submit an application for the Douglas J. Pokorney Farrier participant Fund. To be eligible for funding, participants must submit their application and financial requirements by June 1 for the fall 16-week course. Participants applying for the scholarship should include a written explanation indicating why the applicant wishes to take the course, experience with horses, equine foot care and the farrier trade and hopes for using this knowledge in the future.
Participants interested in applying for the Douglas J. Pokorney Farrier participant Fund must also submit a completed Financial Worksheet along with the most recent copy of the applicant’s tax forms, W2(s) and household information, and a statement about why the applicant is requesting financial assistance. A personal interview with the committee is required. A deposit of $1,000 upon arrival to the program is required and will be refunded upon successful completion of the course, including satisfactory attendance. A mid-course review will be provided by the farrier.
A determination of financial need for all applicants admitted to the program will be made by the Director of Veterinary Financial Aid (or the equivalent position) and Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) leadership based on the cost of the course minus the family contribution available. The recipient will be notified by the committee. Only one award will be given per year in the fall term.
Preference will be given to an applicant who demonstrates financial need, then to any applicant who has served in the armed forces. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
In addition to providing a full scholarship for the General Farrier Course, the Douglas J. Pokorney Farrier Fund provides small grants for tools and living expenses.