
The Native American Horse Education Foundation...
…was established in August 2006 to help further the dignity and self-sustaining nature of Native Americans through farriery.
We offer 3-day and 2-weeks mobile courses, as well as 4-weeks and 8-weeks farrier courses.
We provide the knowledge of correct shoeing and its importance to health and performance, allowing for hundreds of dollars in savings enach year.
We offer the education on the importance of proper diet and foot care as it relates to the quality of life for all horses.
Farriery is a career which allows for a sustainable income with flexible hours and increased self-confidence, as well as the pleasure of working outdoors with animals.
Farriery is a combination of art and science that creates a critical foundation for all horses.
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The NAHEF teaches the art and science of farriery so that native Americans can restore the health of their animals and bring economic independence to their tribes. Ask us how to find a course for your tribe.
March 2023, Native American Agriculture Fund recognizes the NAHEF
The Native American Horse Education Foundation (NAHEF) provides agricultural, business, and technical services to Native American farmers, ranchers, and youth through education and hands-on training. The program itself specializes in a two-week training course in the art of farriering.
NAHEF VETERAN FARRIER TRAINING PROGRAM
We are pleased to announce the NAHEF Veteran Farrier Training Program.
We have matched the needs of the Native American Veteran Servicemen and women, who live on the reservation, with the art and science of farriery. Our course provides abundant time with horses, the outdoors, and hands-on training to build self-sufficiency at their homes.
Need-based Scholarships
The Native American Horse Education Foundation is supported through donations and grants that provide scholarships to Native American youth and adults. Training is available on the reservation or it can be an outreach program.
Objectives
To teach the basic structure of the horse anatomy.Provide instruction for corrective shoeing.Teach correct use of various tools.Prove proficiency in real-life applications.
COURSES WE OFFER

OUR CURRICULUM...
WHY FARIERRY MIGHT BE FOR YOU...
* Personal savings of at least $160 per horse each time you shoe.
* Horses need to be shod or trimmed every 7-8 weeks or 7-8 times a year.
* FARRIERY offers employment and entrepreneurial opportunities at working ranches, riding stables, farms, law enforcement agencies, and numerous other facilities where horses are essential.
75% of people on reservations are unemployed, but horse-shoeing can make over $350 a day.
There are over 200 nations and horse-shoeing has never been taught on the reservation – until now.
Horses are big medicine among the nations, yet no-one has been taught how to care for their feet.
Animal Rights – poor practices has harmed countless tribal horses
Horses are still being put down if they become lame from neglect. This could save the lives of hundreds of horses.
A quarter horse is worth at least $5,000. Hoof care is taught so that owners can treat their animals with the most sincere devotion, love and care.
