I am a little concerned that the school did not suggest quality or brands because cheap tools or the wrong size tools will greatly hinder your learning experience.But here is a starter tool list :
2 Rasp Handles
any kind
6 inch File
If this is for sharpening knives,NO. I cant believe the school would suggest using a file for that. Sharpening a knife with a file is for hacks. Buy a "diamond" type hone made for hoof knives instead.
Hoof Nipper
GE , 14" TRACK size. The Smaller blade makes for much easier nipping. Also the *new* Nordic $100 buck nippers are surprisingly good quality, NOT at ALL the same as the old orange handle thick clunky nordics)
Shoeing Apron
Whatever fits you ,for a starter apron. be sure the knife pockets (two) are wide enough to drop a knife in easily.
Shoe Puller
'Diamond' brand is adequate and works well
Fire Tongs
3 pairs,1/4", 5/16" and 3/8" You need the right size for the thickness of shoe or stock you are holding .The school should have told you that.
1 Hoof Knife
The school should have specified that you need a GOOD knife....figure any of the knives that run about 30 bucks or up. (The Knife, DoubleS, and you need to get either rightr or left handed I recommed one regular knife and one "loop" knife. Do NOT get a double edged knife!
Hoof Rasp
Save Edge, or Belotta. Do NOt get a "finish" type rasp if you are only going to start with one rasp.
Clinch Cutter
Any brand .
Hoof Gauge
I dont use them, and dont recomend using them so I cant recoommend a brand. But if your instrutor does use them them :(then one of those brass ones should be fine.
Driving Hammer
A starter hammer should be not too heavy and not too light, figure an 8 ounce one.
Dividers
Any.
Bob Punch
Hot Rasp
that is just an Old,very used rasp.
Pritchel
Your going to destroy it anyway, and have to rework it in the forge frequently while you learn, so get an inexpensive one.
Fore Punch
Ask the instrictor what style, design and brand because That depends on what nail holes and what thickness of metal you are punching. And you are going to ruin it frequently, too. I would begin school with a regular long , (not handled) one because of having to rework the tip a lot in the forge. .
Turning Hammer
Diamond
Fitting Hammer
That should be the same hammr as your turning hammer.