Introduction and History of Farriery

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Horseshoe Processing Techniques and Applications

Course Contents

The course provides information on introdcution to farrier, the historical importance of horseshoeing, horse trimming and shoeing methods, learning the basic steps for trimming/preparing a foot for shoes, variety of blacksmith materials and methods used in their profession.

Weekly Schedule

1) History of the farriery and blacksmith
2) Job description of the farriery and blacksmith
3) Introduction to the farriery and blacksmith tolls
4) Ground handling and approaching the Horses
5) Horse's foot and hoof-pastern axis
6) Mechanics; horse steps on foot
7) Horse shoes
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Hoof Nails
10) Orthopedic horseshoes
11) Rasping the hoof and nailing on shoes
12) Orthopedic Horseshoeing: Rasping the hoof and nailing on shoes
13) Nailing on shoes practice
14) Nailing on shoes practice
15) Nailing on shoes practice
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- 1- A Practical Guide to Horseshoeing.
2- 2- Farriery-Foal to Racehorse, Simon Curtıs,2003R-W Publication
3- 3- Complete Horseshoeing Guide-Wiseman

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	20%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	80%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required