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APPLICATION:
SDSU Extension
Reservation Farrier Apprenticeship for beginning ranchers and farmers
Greetings!
Applications are now being accepted for SDSU Extension Reservation Farrier Apprenticeship for
beginning ranchers and farmers. Ten individuals will be accepted to learn farrier skills and associated skills
necessary for pursuing this practice as a part-time business (billing, business cards, taxes, etc). Farrier
apprentices will receive farrier tools for practice and job development. The training will take place on the
Pine Ridge, and potentially other, reservations by highly skilled and specifically chosen industry farriers in
conjunction with SDSU Extension.
This apprenticeship program is geared for beginning ranchers and farmers on the Pine Ridge and other SD
Reservations. This is also part of an equitarian initiative for South Dakota’s reservation equine population.
Equitarian work is veterinary care or education to advance the welfare of any equine species. Acceptance
into the program is dependent upon applicants’ plans to impact reservation equine welfare through their
work.
Successful applicants must:
• attend all training and workshops scheduled for May 21-25 th
and June 11-15 th
.
• complete nightly assignments during the workshop.
• be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
• be committed to developing farrier skills and provide their services to reservation equines.
Preference will be given to:
• candidates from Pine Ridge Reservation, although all are welcome and encouraged to apply.
• those who are beginning a career in farming or ranching, or would like to start a career with horses.
• candidates who demonstrate that they embody the equitarian spirit.
Applications will be accepted until April 6 th
, 2012.
Please return applications to:
Dr. Rebecca Bott
South Dakota State University
Department of Animal Science
Box 2170
Brookings, SD 57007
We sincerely appreciate your application!
South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO
guidelines in offering educational programs and services.

APPLICATION:
South Dakota Reservation Farrier Apprenticeship
Applicant Information
Last Name First M.I. Date
Affiliated Reservation
Street Address Apartment/Unit #
City State ZIP
Phone #1 E-mail Address
Phone #2
DOB:
MM/DD/YY
YY
Past Experience
For how long have you been working with equines?
In what capacity (be detailed)?
Do you work with horses daily? YES NO
Are you able to pick up and hold a horse’s hoof comfortably? YES NO
Do you have any previous farrier (trimming or shoeing) experience? YES NO
If so, in what capacity?
Please describe the extent of your knowledge of horses in detail.
Future Goals
Please explain your willingness to educate others about horse hoof care.
Please explain your plans to incorporate the skills you learn to help promote hoof care of all reservation equines.
South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO
guidelines in offering educational programs and services.

Please explain your plans to begin a part-time business of your own based on the skills you will develop.
Additional Information
Is there any additional information that you would like us to know while evaluating your application?
Signature
I certify that my answers are true and complete.
Signature Date
South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO
guidelines in offering educational programs and services.