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Introduction
Mission Statement
School Officials
Class Schedules & Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
Dormitory Facilities
Course Information
Grading
School Attendance & Termination
Enrollment Agreement
Tools & Equipment
Location & Map
Policies
Things To Do
References
Examples of Hoof Problems
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OSHS MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission at OSHS is and always has been to train students in the art and science of the
farriery and blacksmithing industry. Surrounded by a friendly and professional atmosphere,
we strive to prepare our students to be self-employed contributing individuals with high
values of honesty and integrity.
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TRAINING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE…
The quality training that Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School (OSHS) offers starts at the
top with founder Reggie Kester and his wife Marcella. Our founder Reggie Kester passed
away in December of 2008. Although Reggie is no longer with us, Regan and Marcella
continue to run the school under the same high standards. As one of the premier farriers
in the U.S., Reggie was one of the only Oklahoma farrier school founders to be
Journeyman Certified by the American Farriers Association, the highest certification level
in the United States. He was also certified as a Master Educator by the Brotherhood of
Working Farriers Association (BWFA) and was inducted into its Hall of Fame. His
professional reputation was earned through his research and development of specialized
horseshoeing methods as well as his commitment to sharing this expertise in a trade
traditionally known for closely held secrets. A former member of the board of directors of
the Oklahoma Farriers Association, he was also a member of the Texas Professional Farriers
Association, the Missouri Farriers Association, the Registry of Professional Farriers
Educators Association, the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association, American Farriers
Association, and held position of President of the American Farriers Education Council.
Reggie was invited by the U.S. Navy to instruct their personnel in the Philippines. In his
time of shoeing, few matched his speed. His techniques have been passed on to the current
instructors of OSHS. Furthermore, his years of shoeing and teaching experience have
guaranteed a fine-tuned program featuring:
- Small class sizes, up to 22 students per session
- Hands-on training with an abundance of horses
- Nationally certified instructors for individualized instruction and supervision
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To ensure continuity, classes are closed after the session
starts so that there are not students beginning every Monday. The curriculum teaches all
types of normal, corrective, and specialized shoeing giving students the opportunity to
select a general practice or to specialize in specific horseshoeing needs. To support
students’ learning styles, the program employs a variety of teaching methods such as
videotapes, outside consultants, and supervised hands-on experience. As a graduate of the
program, you may also return for a refresher course (for one day or for the entire class)
at no extra charge.
OWNERSHIP
Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School (OSHS) is a corporate owned (Oklahoma State
Horseshoeing School, Inc.) family business, where Ms. Marcella Kester is the President,
the majority stockholder, and Chairs all phases of the business. |
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