Does everyone who applies to Mission Farrier School get accepted into the program?
No. We are looking for dedicated students willing to do what ever it takes to make a difference. We want students who are specifically looking for the type of farrier science that we teach. Natural Balance farrier science is no-longer considered a fad by most intelligent, educated people. Gene Ovniceks hoof studies in the late 1980s (www.hopeforsoundness.com), and thousands of horses since then, have shown us the merits of this type of foot preparation (trim) and setting appropriate breakover. It is the horses themselves that prove what is true. If you are serious, very serious about making a difference, then wed like to have you as a student. Give us a call or email to set-up a telephone interview. If you are looking for the traditional way of nailing on horseshoes, still give us a call, and wed be happy to recommend several very good traditional schools. PS: We hate to label horseshoeing as conventional, traditional, old-fashioned or natural balance. Labels create division. We hope s