Apply to Arkansas Horseshoeing School
Apply for the 8, 12, 16, or 24 week traditional farrier courses at AHS. You can apply online, print an application to mail, or call the school if you have questions before choosing a course.
AHS is a hands-on trade school in Dardanelle, Arkansas. No college degree, high school diploma, or GED is required, and no previous farrier experience is required.
Who can apply to AHS
AHS welcomes students from many backgrounds. Before submitting an application, review the basic requirements below. If anything is unclear, call the school and we can walk you through it.
No Diploma or Degree Required
A college degree, high school diploma, or GED is not required to apply for AHS farrier courses.
Permanent U.S. Residents Only
Only permanent U.S. residents may apply to AHS programs.
No Previous Experience Required
No previous farrier experience is required. AHS trains beginning students from the ground up.
Maximum of 5 Students per Instructor
Class groups are kept small so each student works directly with an experienced farrier instructor.
Parental Consent Form Required
Students under 18 must submit a signed Parental Consent Form with their application. See the section below to download the form.
No Deposit for VA Funding
Students using VA funding are not required to pay the $500 deposit. Details are covered in the Deposits and Payments section below.
Parental consent is required for minors
Students under 18 must submit a signed Parental Consent Form with their application. Download the form, have a parent or legal guardian sign it, and include it with the online or printed application.
Five steps from application to enrollment
The application process is straightforward. Follow these steps to apply for a course at AHS.
- Choose the course length that fits your goals. AHS offers 8, 12, 16, and 24 week traditional farrier courses. Review options on the farrier courses page.
- Submit the online application, or print and mail it. Use the online form for the fastest submission, or download the printable application and mail it to the school.
- Contact AHS if you need help choosing. Call 479-858-1011 if you have questions about course length, start dates, or any part of the application.
- Pay the $500 deposit if required. The deposit reserves your spot in the program. Students using VA funding are not required to pay the $500 deposit.
- Watch for follow-up from AHS. AHS reviews your application and usually contacts you within 2 to 3 business days about next steps.
Standard and VA benefit payment paths
AHS keeps the payment process simple. Standard applicants pay a $500 deposit to reserve a spot, with the balance due on the first day of class. Students using VA funding follow a separate path and are not required to pay the $500 deposit.
Standard Applicants
- $500 deposit required to reserve a spot in the program
- Balance due on the first day of class
- Payment methods: check, money order, cash, credit card, or debit card
- Secure online payment available through the website
VA Benefit Applicants
Students using VA funding are not required to pay the $500 deposit. If you plan to use Post-9/11 GI Bill® or VR&E benefits, review the GI Bill and VA benefits page before or after submitting your application. That page explains the school-side steps, VA documentation, course options, and where to review formal VA policies.
AHS can explain our application and enrollment steps. The VA determines benefit eligibility, payment amounts, and payment timing.
Call the school if you need help choosing a course
Call Arkansas Horseshoeing School if you have questions about course length, start dates, the application itself, or the next step after applying.
479-858-1011What to expect after AHS receives your application
Here is what happens between submitting your application and your first day of class.
- AHS reviews your application. School staff review the information and prepare for next steps.
- AHS usually contacts you within 2 to 3 business days. You should hear back about confirmation, questions, or next steps within this window.
- Course selection is confirmed. AHS helps confirm the course length and start date that fit your goals.
- Your spot is reserved once the deposit is received. The $500 deposit holds your spot in the chosen class. Students using VA funding are not required to pay the $500 deposit.
- You receive pre-course information. Before class begins, AHS provides information about your start date, housing options, and what to expect.
"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, benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Ready to apply?
Start with the online application, or contact AHS if you need help choosing the right course length.