At Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School LLC we value integrity, honesty, and a strong work ethic.  We strive to provide excellent education through time tested traditional methods with hands-on practical learning to ensure the farrier industry will continue long into the future.  Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School LLC ensures all students are given the knowledge to succeed while promoting teamwork with peers and colleagues to build a stronger farrier community. 

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.   

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:  

1. Verbal Notice – Disciplinary Report

2. Written Notice – Disciplinary Report

3. Two-Day Suspension – Disciplinary Report

4. Dismissal *Some behavior, determined by severity of infraction, may lead to immediate expulsion and termination from the program    

Examples of Misconduct  

1. Any student caught cheating on exams or assignments or committing plagiarism.

2. Any sexual misconduct, i.e.: unprofessional advances, vulgar or offensive language, innuendoes, or

harassment on the School’s premises.

3. Disruptive, abusive or unprofessional behavior.

4. Any student under the influence or in possession of alcohol, marijuana, or any controlled substances on

the School’s premises or during any training.

5. Any student having possession of firearms or weapons of any nature on the School’s premises.

6. 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.

I understand that Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School LLC is licensed with the Wyoming Department of Education in accordance with W.S. 21-2-401 through 21-2-407 and that neither the Department of Education nor the Wyoming State Board of Education accredits or endorses any course of study being offered by Central Wyoming Horseshoeing School LLC.

Under Wyoming law, an equine activity sponsor or professional shall not be liable for any injury to, or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risk of equine activities.  

Code of Wyoming statute 1-1-122 

 In order to attend CWHS LLC you must be physically able to perform the necessary tasks in order to trim and shoe a horse. 

You must be at least 16 years of age. Under 18 must have parental approval.

You will be graded on written exams and practical skills.  You must achieve an overall grade of at least 80% in order to graduate.   You will have the option to retake any failed exam or practical skills test, and/or to have exams presented orally.

You Will be asked to put forth your best effort, and to uphold a mature attitude at all times. You will also be required to have a genuine desire to learn this valuable trade. 

We uphold a very high standard, and expect you to provide excellent work and work ethic.  We will gladly take the necessary time and effort to help you meet this standard.

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 

If your application is rejected , you will be refunded all tuition and enrollment fees paid.

In the case of illness, accident, death in the immediate family, or other circumstances which make it impractical for you to complete the program, we will make a fair and reasonable settlement.

Refunds will be made within 30 days of cancellation or termination.

If your course is canceled, you will be refunded all tuition and deposit fees.

Books and tools received by the student are non-refundable.