School Catalog

Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School is a private, for-profit educational facility whose purpose is to prepare students for working with equine hooves whether trimming or shoeing. Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School is licensed with the Wyoming Department of Education/Private Licensing Board, etc., registered and licensed to operate with the Wyoming Secretary of State

Governing Body & Administration

Director of Education/Instructor

Darren Greer

General Manager

Kay Greer

Instructor

Travis Greer

Faculty Qualifications:

Name: Darren Greer

Director: 2022-Present

Instructor: 2022 - Present

Farrier: 2014 - Present

Casper College 2013 - 2017 AAS:Animal Science AAS:Manufacturing

Oklahoma Horseshoeing 2015

U.S.Navy instructor training 1991

U.S. Navy instructor 1991 - 1993

AFA Certified Farrier

Name: Travis Greer

Instructor: 2024 - Present

Farrier: 2020 - Present

Licensing and approvals

Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School is licensed by the State of Wyoming as a post-secondary proprietary school under [State Statute 21-2-401 through 21-2-407]. All programs at Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School are offered to the public without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, veteran’s status or handicap. Identified courses are approved for veterans and eligible dependents using Veterans’ education programs, also referred to as GI Bill®. Hereafter in this catalog referred to as VA students. "GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Schedule of Courses 2025; Tuition and Fees

Course Name. Start Date End Date Tuition * Duration Per Day *Total Clock Hours

Basic Horseshoeing 4/7/25 4/25/25 $2400 8hrs. 120

Professional Horseshoeing 4/7/25 6/6/25 $7200 8hrs. 360

Basic Horseshoeing 6/16/25 7/4/25 $2400 8hrs. 120

Basic Horseshoeing 8/18/25 9/5/25 $2400 8hrs. 120

Professional Horseshoeing 8/18/25 10/17/25 $7200 8hrs. 360

*Food to be covered by applicant

Class Hours, Days of Operation & Closed Holidays

Monday – Friday 8am- 5pm

Saturdays & Sundays Closed

The school observes and is closed on the following holidays: Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

Tuition and Fees

Program: Basic Horseshoeing Course $2400

Professional Horseshoeing Course $7200

*Tools (listed below) are mandatory items, may be purchased from school or before arrival

Text Book: The Principles of Horseshoeing P3: Textbook of Farrier Science and Craftsmanship;

Regular screw on rasp handle Rasp Standard hoof jack Apron Clinch block

Hoof knife Crease nail puller Clinch gouge Pull offs Nipper

Curved jaw clincher safety glasses Shoeing box Rounding hammer 2lb Driving hammer 12oz

Brass Ruler hot fit tong Fore punch Pritchel

Fire Tongs ¼” & 5/16” & 3/8 each Large butcher block brush with handle

VA Student Payment Expectations

Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School will require students to pay any charges for which there is no expectation the VA will pay based on statute or VA regulations, such as fees for room and board or the unmet portion of tuition and fee payments, such as a result of a student qualifying for less than 100% entitlement level. Deposits cannot be charged to any VA supported student. Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School, in accordance with Title 38 USC 3679(e), will not penalize or charge any eligible student receiving VA benefits for any late fees including denial of access to classes or other institutional facilities, or require the student to borrow additional funds due to the inability to meet financial obligations to the institution as a result of delayed payments for education assistance from the VA. Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School will not collect payment from a student for tuition and fees while it awaits VA payments within a 90-day period.

Attendance Policy:

Regular attendance by all students is required and recorded. All absences are recorded, regardless of reason. Good attendance is critical to successful completion of the program. All students must maintain at least an 80% attendance rate per course to continue, including those receiving VA benefits. Any student not in their seat at the scheduled time will be considered tardy. Any student leaving school before their official dismissal will be marked tardy. Four (4) tardies equal one (1) absence. Student attendance will be monitored and reviewed after each 25% of the program, if found to be falling below 80% in attendance, student will be placed on probation for the next 25% of the program. Any student still not meeting attendance requirements in this probation period will be terminated.

Standards of Progress

GRADING SCALE:

It is Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School ’s goal that every student is successful in their course work. The following scale is used by Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School to assess student’s projects, homework, quizzes, tests, practical aspects, and grade point average.

Excellent A 90-100%

Above Average B 80-89%

Average C 70-79%

Below Average D 60-69%

Unsatisfactory (Failing) F 59% and below

80% is considered passing, make up assignments and retakes are the students’ responsibility and a private meeting with the instructor will be required in order to evaluate the student's current situation.

All students will be given written and verbal warnings to complete missing assignments. Student academic progress is monitored and reviewed at each 25% of the program; if found to be falling below 80%, students will be placed on probation for the next 25% of the program. Any student still not meeting academic progress requirements in this probation period will be terminated from course enrollment.

Grading Component ` Weight

1: Written assignments. 10%

2: Written Quizzes and Exams 20%

3: In-person Skill Tests 40%

4: Presentations 5%

5: Class Participation 25%

Probation, Leave of Absence and Termination Policy for VA students

If a student is granted an approved leave of absence, to include a student using VA benefits, the leave of absence must be approved in writing and the date of expected return, within one year, must be specified. If enrollment is terminated prior to end of course due to attendance, academic progress, conduct or authorized leave of absence, the prescribed refund policy will be adhered to. Additionally, any of these conditions for a VA beneficiary will be reported to the VA, which may affect education benefits.

Reinstatement Policy:

If any student is dismissed due to academics or attendance, that student may petition the school for readmission to the next available course. It is the sole discretion of the school to reinstate a student who has been terminated from a course. This discretion is based on each student’s individual case and special consideration is given for emergencies due to no fault of the student.

Enrollment and Admission Process/Requirements

All students who wish to attend courses will be required to submit a completed application indicating which course and course dates they are applying to attend. Staff will review application and contact student with letter of acceptance or denial. The staff member will explain the training programs, admissions and graduation requirements, job placement opportunities, costs, and other general information on the School. Applicants will be provided with a School catalog. After all of the above criteria are satisfied, applicants will be required to arrange for payment and complete an Enrollment Agreement with the School.

Student Records

Course files and records are confidential and not available to anyone outside of the course staff, administration, the student, Department of Veteran Affairs and State agencies with approval authority.

Course/Student files will be kept in locked filing cabinets and consist of: student files, enrollment forms, liability release forms, test results, practical exam skills sheets, signed policies and procedures forms, remediation forms, attendance rosters, course rosters, exam masters with keys, lesson plans and any other mandated forms that may be applicable. Also included will be any records of interruptions for unsatisfactory conduct or attendance, and records of refunds of tuition, fees and other charges made to a veteran or eligible person. Retention of records pertaining to students, including those not receiving benefits from the VA, for comparison of charges, for a veteran, reservist or eligible person will be kept intact and in good condition at the educational institution for at least 3 years following the enrollment.

Student Conduct

Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School reserves the right to suspend or discontinue students from the course if found to be in non-compliance of acceptable conduct while on the premises or any time under the care or instruction of faculty or staff. Code of Conduct violations, at the instructor’s/Owner’s discretion, and infraction against the terms outlined in the Enrollment Agreement, Student Handbook or Catalog, will be recorded in the student’s file and handled in the following manner:

Verbal Notice – Disciplinary Report
Written Notice – Disciplinary Report
Two-Day Suspension – Disciplinary Report
Dismissal *Some behavior, determined by severity of infraction, may lead to immediate expulsion and termination from the program

Examples of Misconduct

Any student caught cheating on exams or assignments or committing plagiarism.
Any sexual misconduct, i.e.: unprofessional advances, vulgar or offensive language, innuendoes, or

harassment on the School’s premises.

Disruptive, abusive or unprofessional behavior.
Any student under the influence or in possession of alcohol, marijuana, or any controlled substances on

the School’s premises or during any training.

Any student having possession of firearms or weapons of any nature on the School’s premises.
Threat or physical altercation with staff, faculty or another student.

Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School is committed to maintaining a working and educational environment, which fosters appropriate and respectful conduct and communication between all individuals within the school. Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School complies with Federal and State Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and strives to keep the school free from all forms of harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment.

Refund Policy for Non-VA students

Cancellation: Students who have signed the enrollment agreement but cancel prior to within 5 days of the start date of the program will receive a refund up to 90% of any amounts paid (tuition, fees, other charges).

Withdrawal and Termination: The enrollment period is measured in calendar time, starts on the first day of class, and the refund is calculated based upon the last recorded day that the student attended class. During the course’s progression, refund policies will be applied as follows:

Course completion: 0% - 50% of course duration, school retains 75% of total charges paid

Course completion: 51%- 75% of course duration, school retains 85% of total charges paid

Course completion: 76% - 100% of course duration, school retains 100% of total charges paid

Cancellation, Withdraw, Termination Refund Policy for VA funded students

Refunds to a student using VA education benefits who fails to enter, withdraws, or is discontinued from a course of enrollment at any time prior to completion of the course, will follow pro-rata refund guidelines set forth in 38 CFR 21.4254(c)(13) & 21.4255. This pro-rata refund is calculated using the total charges for tuition and fees (less a charge not to exceed 10 percent) that the length of the completed portion of the course in instructional days or hours bears to the total length of the course in instructional days or hours.

Description of Space, Facilities, and Equipment

Classroom, and lab/workshop areas are all located in one building. The class size for each classroom, will not exceed a 4:1 student to instructor ratio. This space is 64’x50’, lit with led lights, and is fitted with an industrial heater. Large overhead door is located at the south end of the facility, additionally an exit door is located in the west and north sides of this space. Shop is equipped with 5 individual work stations and will not exceed a 4:1 student to instructor ratio. Shop equipment also includes industrial grinders, chop saw, and small equipment tables. Fire extinguishers are available in case of emergency.

Basic Horseshoeing Course Description

Classroom:

Bone anatomy and function Tendons and Ligaments Blood Circulation

Hoof Structure Horse Conformation Gait /Gait faults

Business practices Shoe selection Horsemanship

Nutrition

Total classroom hours: 15

Lab Work:

Forging Lab work will be based in school facility

Shoeing/trimming lab is at school or at clients barn

Total Lab hrs: 105 hours of lab time split as described below.

Forging Horse:

Basic principles of moving metal Basics of trimming a hoof Attaching Horseshoes

Making and shaping horseshoes Proper use of tools Properly finishing a hoof

Adding modifications to shoes Fitting horseshoes

Total Forging hours: 20 Total Horse work hours: 85

Note: One clock hour is defined as not less than 50 minutes in a 60-minute period

Professional Horseshoeing Course Description

Classroom

Bone anatomy and function Tendons and Ligaments Blood Circulation

Hoof Structure Horse Conformation Pathology

Applying prosthetics Gaits/gait faults

Total classroom hours: 45

Lab Work:

Forging Lab work will be based in school facility

Total Lab hrs: 315 hours of lab time split as described below.

Forging Horse:

Basic principles of moving metal Basics of trimming a hoof Attaching Horseshoes

Making and shaping horseshoes Tool use & demonstration Properly finishing a hoof

Adding modifications to shoes Fitting horseshoes Applying prosthetics

Total Forging hours: 60 Total Horse work hours: 255

Note: One clock hour is defined as not less than 50 minutes in a 60-minute period

Description of Class Week

A typical week consists of 8 hour days, Monday through Friday going through classroom work, forging projects, and horse work daily. Hourly schedules for each day are based around client appointments, for lab work, and changes day to day. Classroom and forging instruction takes place Monday through Thursday on school grounds with testing on Friday

Prior Credit Evaluation Policy for VA students

Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School will inquire about each veteran or veteran benefits eligible person’s previous education and training, and request transcripts from all prior institutions, including military training, traditional college coursework and vocational training. Previous transcripts will be evaluated and credit will be granted, as appropriate. Students will be made aware of the final decision.

Policy for Giving Certificate upon Successful Completion

Upon successful completion of a course, students will be issued a certificate of completion.

Catalog Acknowledgement

A copy of the course outline, schedule of tuition, fees, and other charges, regulations pertaining to absences, grading policy, and rules of operation and conduct will be furnished to the student upon enrollment. All students are required to acknowledge receipt of catalog in writing, which will be kept on file with the school.

Students Rights to Privacy

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also known as the Buckley Amendment, allows a student over 18 and parents/guardians of minors to examine these school records. Student records are guarded from third party requests unless authorized in writing by the student or parent/guardian of minors.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School practices no discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion or national origin.

Disclaimer

Completion of the courses at Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School does not guarantee or promise job placements to its graduates.

Grievance Policy

If any student has any problem or observation and does not feel comfortable bringing it to the attention of the instructor, they are allowed to schedule a meeting with any member of the governing body of Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School, no questions asked. A closed-door meeting will be conducted to address present issues.

Catalog Statement

As an authorized representative of Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School, I hereby certify this catalog and all amendments are true in content and policy in accordance with 38 CFR 21.4254(b).

Printed Name Darren Greer

Title Owner/Director

Date 2/17/25

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