There are 2 ways to finish course work here at IHS. First is the pay by course level method. This method is a little more expensive than taking the 100-400 levels straight through. The second method is to pay for everything when you start your education.
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There are 2 ways to finish course work here at IHS. First is the pay by course level method. This method is a little more expensive than taking the 100-400 levels straight through. The second method is to pay for everything when you start your education.
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There are 2 ways to finish course work here at IHS. First is the pay by course level method. This method is a little more expensive than taking the 100-400 levels straight through. The second method is to pay for everything when you start your education.
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There are 2 ways to finish course work here at IHS. First is the pay by course level method. This method is a little more expensive than taking the 100-400 levels straight through. The second method is to pay for everything when you start your education.
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Required Tools
Buying the right tools is a very important investment as you start your career as a professional farrier. Many students make the mistake of buying the wrong tools when they start. To help you make an educated investment, we offer both tools for sale and for rent at the school. The cost to rent a full tool kit is $450 for the full course. If you wish to buy all the tools when you start the course, we offer a complete line of tools between for between $3000 to $3500 depending on brand. Our tool store carries everything on this list. If you decide to buy your own tools, we recommend the premium line of the following brands; GE, Mustad, Kahn, MFC, and/or Jim Keith. Please stay away from cheap tools. You will regret it very quickly when you start.
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Required Tools
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Shoeing Tool Box
Hoof Stand
Shoeing Apron
Clinch Cutter
Hoof Knife
Shoe Pull Off
Hoof Nipper
Clincher
Crease Nail Puller
Driving Hammer
Rounding Hammer
Clipping Hammer
Reg Head Fullering Tool
5/16 Fire Tongs
Hot Shoe Tongs
Rasp Handles
Regular Rasp
Half Round Rasp
Knife Sharpener
Hoof Gauge
Large Butcher Block Brush
Forepunch
Pritchel
Drift Punch
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