Roland’s nags ‘n’ nails: back after a gruelling few weeks at college
College block one — tick
College block two — tick
College block three — tick
College block four — tick
AND… College block five — tick
Phew! I’m back after a gruelling three weeks at Warwick College of Farriery. They drive you hard and now that we’re nearing the ultimate college block (block eight) where we will either become farriers or not, the thumb screws are really beginning to be tightened. In some ways it seems like yesterday that I was completing college block one, but in other ways it feels like a long time ago.
The homework which we need to submit in six months’ time at our next college attendance is, again, wide ranging and challenging. It will mean more late nights and weekends sacrificed to get it all done. There’s no let up and the pressure is on to build up our skill set further.
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Being back at work this week will hurt. Three weeks at college does not do your shoeing fitness any good and I know that by Wednesday I will be in bits. However, with the weather as it is, I’m more likely to faint than pull a hamstring!
Until next week,
Roland
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Roland owned a computer software business until he realised he didn't want to be stuck behind a desk for the rest of his working life. So in 2011 he started the four-year apprenticeship to become a farrier on the borders of Somerset, Devon and Dorset. He became fully qualified in 2014.