Cornell University

Breeding managementDressageEnglish or Western ridingHorseshoeing or natural trimmingPre-Vet and Veterinary programs
Address: 
Department of Animal Science
149 Morrison Hall, College of Agriculture and Life Science
Ithaca, NY, 14853
United States
42° 26' 52.0116" N, 76° 30' 31.6404" W
Student Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Mike Wildenstein, Farrier Course
Phone number: 
607-255-5497
(607) 253-3127 Farrier Course
Fax number: 
607-255-9829
Majors/Degrees/Certificates
Majors: 
Animal Science with three horse courses (B.S.), Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
Degrees: 
Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Certificates: 
General Farrier, Advanced Farrier
Specialties: 
Breeding management
Dressage
English or Western riding
Horseshoeing or natural trimming
Pre-Vet and Veterinary programs
Associations: 
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
IHSA Zone 2 - CT, NY, (ON)
IHSA Zone 2, Region 1 - NY
Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Polo
NCAA Varsity Equestrian
Division I
School Information
Type of School: 
State and Public University
Tuition Costs: 
Contact School
Facilities: 
Indoor and outdoor arenas
Class ratio: 
Depends on course
Showing: 
IHSA, Polo Team, open horse shows

Hunt seat, Western, dressage, and polo riding styles taught, as well as Animal Science, Agriculture, Farm Business Management, and Biological Sciences. The General Farrier Short Course is designed for persons who have demonstrated an interest in farriery and who have independently acquired some of the basic skills of the farrier trade. The sixteen-week Short Course provides students with general classroom and practical knowledge of related anatomy and the fundamental aspects of shoeing and fabrication of shoes. The Advanced Farrier Course is a one-week course available to practicing farriers with at least two years of experience and to active veterinarians interested in the latest advances in farriery techniques. This course will also provide advanced training for those interested in pursuing certification through the American Farriers Association.

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