Mission Farrier School

07/18/2026

This will be a fun one based right here at MFS. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Etofac22Z/

Join Scott DePaolo and Teddy Franke for a weekend of practical horsemanship and unforgettable trail riding in beautiful South Wasco County. This hands-on clinic is designed to build confidence, improve trail riding skills, and strengthen the partnership between horse and rider.

05/13/2026

Horses cooling off.

05/12/2026

It was nice of the Burns Times Herald to write this article about Mission Farrier School’s work with BLM mustangs.

04/29/2026

Mission Farrier School students hard at work developing the skill to make a difference for horses and their owners. A special thanks to Dr Chris Wickliffe with Cascadea Equine for sharing his insight in our dissection lab.

04/05/2026

May the Lord bless you this Easter season?

04/03/2026

For these up and coming farriers, this is where it starts…with the the horse.
Learning to watch. To feel. To understand.

As Ray Hunt said,
“First you have to learn how to think like a horse.”

That’s the foundation here.

03/15/2026

Way to go Lily!

Success Story Saturday

Lily Cotell, a Natural Resource Management graduate, says, “The skills I learned in my classes have helped me with every single part of my life.” From operating chainsaws and farm equipment to understanding conservation and maple syrup production, she credits PAHCC for teaching her practical skills. She says, All a big thanks to Mr. Towndsend for teaching me all these life skills I use every single day!”

After working at Monsalvat Farm in Barnard, Lily is now “a certified farrier and the manager of a horse stable in southern Vermont.” She earned her certification through Mission Farrier School in Oregon and says, “I am very much enjoying my career!”

Read more about Lily in the upcoming edition of the PAHCC Pulse.

02/22/2026

Veterans: Build Your Future With Horses.

Leaving the military changes a lot. For some veterans, the hardest part isn’t the work — it’s finding something that feels meaningful.

Farriery is skilled trade work in the horse industry. You solve problems. You work outdoors. You build a reputation based on your ability.

You make every effort to
“Do something FOR the horse, not TO the horse.”

At Mission Farrier School, we train students in small, hands-on classes. The goal isn’t just to learn how to shoe a horse — it’s to leave with the skill and confidence to build your own business while offering a needed service to horses and their owners.

02/09/2026

What made him fly? The wings or the frog support?

02/06/2026

If bones could speak… what would this one tell you?