This is what makes it all worth it! Thankful for being able to teach what we love! Thanks for the kind words, Josh.

Review from 2-Week Student

We are proud of you and are excited for your return for more education!

Thank you for the review Chad! You are a hard-worker and will do well in this trade.

Thank you Ari for the card! We are thankful that you learned a lot while here. You were dedicated and eager to soak in all the information you could and that means a lot to us and to your learning. **August 2021

Thanks, Mark Ackerman for the Wonderful Review! (01-14-2021)

Having seen first hand how the school is run by Jarvis and Leslie Bowen on two occasions, I will write this review as a parent, grandparent, and owner of spoiled mules. If you are looking for a place for your child or grandchild to learn either the basics or a full-blown trade, this is the place. They will learn the trade from one of the best, no question, but they will also learn and see first-hand about caring for and respecting the animals, respect for the owners of those animals and their property, and while living, working, and dining with others at the school, about caring for and respecting each other. You can be assured that your son/daughter/grandson/granddaughter is in a safe and well-run place and a healthy family atmosphere.

A Review On Our 2-Day Trim Class From A Young Ladies Parents:

Exceptional instruction by an experienced and respectful man. This is a top-notch operation. Our daughter is looking forward to going back for the next level of learning.
I reckon there are other farrier schools,
I just don't know why anyone would go anywhere else.
~ (Father) Matthew Miller November, 6, 2020

Jarvis is extremely knowledgeable and is a great teacher. He is kind, humble, and patient. He takes time to explain and gets the students hands on right away. It was a wonderful experience for our daughter who can now handle her own equines' hooves. She plans to come back to further her education and to get certification.
~(Mother) Amy Miller November 6, 2020

I loved attending this school… Here’s a bit of my takeaways

1. FOOD!! The food was wonderful. The cafeteria clean and comfortable. Breakfast at 8am sharp, lunch at 12.
2. Scenery. The place is stunningly beautiful. Arena, barns, pasture. Gorgeous!
3. Bunkhouse. Comfortable and clean!!
4. Owners. Jarvis and Leslie are the type of folks that will drop everything and come running when needed. It’s easy to see this after just a minute of their company. They treat you like their own family.

I attended their EFT class and could not have been happier with the curriculum. Very hands on, very informative, exceptionally thorough.
Thank you Casey & Son for having me and working so hard to turn out more thoughtfully trained farriers and EFT.
~Alicia Bailey Mabel September 24, 2020

Affordable prices, great people running it from the office to the shoeing pad with a great upbeat family atmosphere while you're there.
And: GOOD WORK!!!
~ Paschal Leon Breeding September 5, 2020

If you are serious about becoming a Farrier or want to learn how to trim your own horse then this is the place for you! Jarvis Bowen is an outstanding instructor who will teach you everything you need to become successful. You will work on quality horses daily and Jarvis will constantly guide you to becoming better and more knowledgeable each day. On top of that he is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. The beautiful ranch/school is run by Leslie Bowen and is top notch. Leslie is also one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet and she will gladly answer any question for you and help you get set up with the school. The Bowens have created a family atmosphere with their school and I could not recommend it more!
~Robert Bourgeois September 24, 2020

I attended this school with both the previous owners and with the new owners, the Bowens.

I cannot say enough good things about Jarvis and Leslie. From an administrative aspect, they will do anything in their power to help you out. From an academic perspective, Jarvis is by far the best farrier and instructor that I have ever seen. Not only does he show you the correct way to apply farrier science, he also gives you real world examples of the different applications for certain techniques. One thing I notice with instructors is that they have ego's, with very little real world experience, or that experience was a very long time ago. This is not the case with Jarvis. He understands what it is to be a farrier and the struggles that new farriers have. He uses his real world knowledge to teach this trade.

I have been out of school for a while now, and every time I run into something questionable all I have to do is call Jarvis and he will drop everything to give me more knowledge or walk me through a difficult situation.

I made great friends with the Bowens, and I am proud to call them family now.

If someone is looking to go through a farrier school, they really need to talk with the Bowens. Jarvis has not been sitting in a classroom instructing from a book. He just got off the trail and he is 100% fresh with the current techniques of farrier science.

Leslie and Jarvis, I thank you with the most sincerity for your friendship and your knowledge. ~Charles King April 14, 2020

This time last year the horse in the front was completely lame and barely able to walk. One year later with Jarvis Bowen’s knowledge and incredible skills, he is happy, pain free, and healed. Thank you for giving me my Bud back.
~Sandra Watson Evans April 4, 2020

Casey and Son Horseshoeing is a great place to get a hands on education in horseshoeing. Jarvis Bowen is an excellent teacher and it’s evident that his passion is to pass on his knowledge to the students so that they can succeed in the trade. Jarvis and his wife will definitely make you feel like family while you are there. The food is also something to enjoy with nice home cooked meals while you are away from home. ~David Haviland March 26, 2020

Casey and Son Horseshoeing School, what a great facility! Great workmanship, and the pride that was running through the students with such an eagerness to learn something new!.. You two are doing an Amazing job!
-Bettie M Briefman Glarner March 18, 2020

The new owners, Jarvis and Leslie Bowen, have taken this school to the next level! If you want to go to a school where you can go right to work after completion then you need to contact Jarvis and Leslie. They are passionate about this industry and have the knowledge and experience to make you a professional farrier. YOU WILL experience everything from minis to drafts, everyday there is something new to learn and experience; from class work to forge work, to lots of time under horses. The food is amazing and lodging is very comfortable. You can’t go wrong selecting Jarvis and Leslie Bowen. They will get you to where you want to be in this industry.
~Kevin Griffin March 3, 2020

Excellent and Timely services. The facility is very nice and clean. We took 3 of our horses today to be cleaned, trimmed and shod. The instructors and students took excellent care of them. I highly recommend Jarvis and his group of students for any and all farrier services. Jarvis is one of the BEST there is and I absolutely trust him 100% with our horses.
~Amon- Shannon Bohannon February 29, 2020

Great experience! Jarvis is a wonderful farrier and is an excellent teacher! ~Carrie Thomas Williams January 12,2020

I attended here for 2 weeks and will definitely be back! I learned more in the 2 weeks I spent with Jarvis than I did in a year of traveling with other farriers. Great school full of great people and some of the best food you’ll ever eat! I highly recommend attending this school weather you want to start a career or just trim your own! ~Brady Lane Weyers January 8, 2020

Questions & Answers: 
An evaluation from a woman who recently brought her own 2 horses for the 2-DAY Trim Course for Horse Owners and their horses.

Q. How many hooves did you trim?
A. 7

Q. What did you learn about safety?
A. To always do a safety check first.

Q. Did we push you to hard? Not enough?
A. Just right.

Q. Do you feel that you did the best job you could possibly do?
A. I could do better, have to make myself stronger.

Q. Did your horses “cooperate” for trimming?
A. NO. Training to stand still was needed by the Instructor and Students there. He would not hold still! I leaned how to use the Noavel Headstall and then felt very safe. I purchased one with the DVD and will certainly study it and share with others on the farm back home.

Q. What would you have changed or done different and what do you need more help in?
A. The classes and instruction are very good I will just need more practice.

Q. How would you rate the Instructor(s) from 1-10 (10 being the highest rating)
A. 10

Q. Comment on Communicating with your Instructor(s):
A. Anytime I had a question instructor showed me what I needed to do and how.

Q. Comment on Communicating with other students:
A. Other Students were very helpful and knowledgeable.

Q. Overall school activities rating:
A. Excellent

Q. Meals:
A. Excellent