APPLICATION: SDSU Extension Reservation Farrier ... - iGrow
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<strong>APPLICATION</strong>:<br />
<strong>SDSU</strong> <strong>Extension</strong><br />
<strong>Reservation</strong> <strong>Farrier</strong> Apprenticeship for beginning ranchers and farmers<br />
Greetings!<br />
Applications are now being accepted for <strong>SDSU</strong> <strong>Extension</strong> <strong>Reservation</strong> <strong>Farrier</strong> Apprenticeship for<br />
beginning ranchers and farmers. Ten individuals will be accepted to learn farrier skills and associated skills<br />
necessary for pursuing this practice as a part-time business (billing, business cards, taxes, etc). <strong>Farrier</strong><br />
apprentices will receive farrier tools for practice and job development. The training will take place on the<br />
Pine Ridge, and potentially other, reservations by highly skilled and specifically chosen industry farriers in<br />
conjunction with <strong>SDSU</strong> <strong>Extension</strong>.<br />
This apprenticeship program is geared for beginning ranchers and farmers on the Pine Ridge and other SD<br />
<strong>Reservation</strong>s. This is also part of an equitarian initiative for South Dakota’s reservation equine population.<br />
Equitarian work is veterinary care or education to advance the welfare of any equine species. Acceptance<br />
into the program is dependent upon applicants’ plans to impact reservation equine welfare through their<br />
work.<br />
Successful applicants must:<br />
• attend all training and workshops scheduled for May 21-25 th<br />
and June 11-15 th<br />
.<br />
• complete nightly assignments during the workshop.<br />
• be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.<br />
• be committed to developing farrier skills and provide their services to reservation equines.<br />
Preference will be given to:<br />
• candidates from Pine Ridge <strong>Reservation</strong>, although all are welcome and encouraged to apply.<br />
• those who are beginning a career in farming or ranching, or would like to start a career with horses.<br />
• candidates who demonstrate that they embody the equitarian spirit.<br />
Applications will be accepted until April 6 th<br />
, 2012.<br />
Please return applications to:<br />
Dr. Rebecca Bott<br />
South Dakota State University<br />
Department of Animal Science<br />
Box 2170<br />
Brookings, SD 57007<br />
We sincerely appreciate your application!<br />
South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO<br />
guidelines in offering educational programs and services.
<strong>APPLICATION</strong>:<br />
South Dakota <strong>Reservation</strong> <strong>Farrier</strong> Apprenticeship<br />
Applicant Information<br />
Last Name First M.I. Date<br />
Affiliated <strong>Reservation</strong><br />
Street Address Apartment/Unit #<br />
City State ZIP<br />
Phone #1 E-mail Address<br />
Phone #2<br />
DOB:<br />
MM/DD/YY<br />
YY<br />
Past Experience<br />
For how long have you been working with equines?<br />
In what capacity (be detailed)?<br />
Do you work with horses daily? YES NO<br />
Are you able to pick up and hold a horse’s hoof comfortably? YES NO<br />
Do you have any previous farrier (trimming or shoeing) experience? YES NO<br />
If so, in what capacity?<br />
Please describe the extent of your knowledge of horses in detail.<br />
Future Goals<br />
Please explain your willingness to educate others about horse hoof care.<br />
Please explain your plans to incorporate the skills you learn to help promote hoof care of all reservation equines.<br />
South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO<br />
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.<br />
Additional Information<br />
Is there any additional information that you would like us to know while evaluating your application?<br />
Signature<br />
I certify that my answers are true and complete.<br />
Signature Date<br />
South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO<br />
guidelines in offering educational programs and services.