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Diploma of Farrier Science

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

  • Olds, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology campus

About the program

A one-year on-campus certificate in horseshoeing, Forging and therapeutic farriery.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Farrier Science to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Term 1: equine anatomy
  • Behaviour and horse handling for farriers. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Trimming and shoeing businesses
  • Specialty shoeing
  • Therapeutic and corrective shoeing
  • Performance horse shoeing
  • Working ranches
  • Summer camps and outfitting operations

Curriculum

  • Term 1: equine anatomy
  • Behaviour and horse handling for farriers
  • Introduction to horseshoeing
  • Introduction to blacksmithing and workplace communication. Term 2: farrier welding
  • Advanced corrective and therapeutic forging
  • Theory of therapeutic farriery
  • Financial literacy and applied horseshoeing with career development. Field trips replace a formal work term.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent) with 50% in the subjects each programme names (typically English Language Arts 30-1/30-2 and Math 20-1/20-2)
  • Trades and short pre-employment programmes ask for Grade 10-12
  • High school diploma or age 18+
  • Some add job-shadowing hours or a questionnaire. English proficiency required
  • Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent): 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1/30-2 and Math 20-1/20-2 (Business Management Certificate)
  • Similar 50% subject minimums for other certificates
  • Alternate Admission with letter of intent and resume available.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (or equivalent) with the subject requirements on each programme page, International transcripts assessed by the Olds College Admission Office.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 4.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 55

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check requirements. Apply 4-6 months before the start (no deadline published). Apply through ApplyAlberta and pay the 90 CAD fee. Email certified transcripts
  2. English results and passport page with your Alberta Student Number. Receive an offer in 3-6 weeks. Pay the 5
  3. 000 CAD tuition deposit by the date in the admission letter. Olds requests your Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit and send proof. After arrival give your Admissions Officer a copy of the study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,900 CAD
Application fee$90 CAD
Deposit$40,348 CAD

Program details

CampusOlds Campus
Faculty or schoolEquine
DepartmentFarrier Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFull Time,Fixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.