About Cowtown Horseshoeing School....

At Cowtown Horseshoeing School, we provide students with the basic skills needed to become a farrier, plus in-depth coverage of the Natural Balance™ principles and guidelines developed by Gene Ovnicek. Natural Balance is a culmination of information gathered from the study of wild horse hoof patterns, plus the continued scientific study of basic biomechanical and physiological needs of both domestic and wild horse feet. The continuing research and practical application of this information has helped make huge strides in the ability of farriers to improve soundness and performance in horses.

Why Choose Cowtown Horseshoeing School???

Along with basic trimming and shoeing, the treatment of common lameness issues will be covered using Natural Balance techniques, including the use of the Equine Digit Support System, also developed by Gene Ovnicek. The EDSS is a state of the art shoeing system that has been an extremely useful tool for treating laminitis and Navicular syndrome.

Students begin their career using proven technique that promotes equine soundness, comfort and biomechanics. The reward for the farrier that is able to employ these skills and techniques is the knowledge and confidence that he or she is instrumental in helping horses perform at their full potential.