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.
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Pokorney Scholarships for Farrier Students - 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 tuition for one student for one course. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Doug shod horses for over 40 years specializing in Morgan and Arabian Show horses.
Students applying for the fall 16-week General Farrier Short Course may submit an application for the Douglas J. Pokorney Farrier Student Fund. To be eligible for the Fund, students must submit their application and financial requirements by June 1 for the fall 16-week course. Students 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.
Students interested in applying for the Douglas J. Pokorney Farrier Student 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 Student Aid (or the equivalent position) 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.