Farrier jobs

Farriers clean and trim the hooves of horses, allowing them to construct horseshoes and properly fit them.

What does a farrier do?

Shoeing and fitting horses is the responsibility of farriers. Blacksmiths and farriers utilize some of the same abilities, however blacksmiths may only fit shoes on horses if they are also certified as farriers. Farriers use some of the same tools as blacksmiths. In a normal situation, you would:

the criteria for shoeing the horse should be discussed and agreed upon with the owner.

Check the horse's legs, feet, and hooves, and trim away any extra hoof growth. Make sure the horse is balanced correctly.

Select the sort of shoe that is optimal for the horse in terms of its size, foot health, the type of activity it engages in, and the working circumstances.

Produce horseshoes using either your hands or a machine.

Make necessary alterations to the form of the shoes using a hammer and an anvil.

Adjust the horseshoes to fit.

You might also collaborate with animal clinics and veterinarian offices to provide corrective shoeing and surgical farriery services.

Because most farriers are self-employed, it will be up to you to manage your own reservations, as well as place orders for supplies and equipment. In addition to that, you need to market your company and manage accounts.

What kind of training am I going to need to become a farrier?

You need to have a solid physical build and a lot of experience in the practical realm. You also need to have good communication skills with the people who own the horses and the veterinarians.

It is required that you get registered with the Farriers' Registration Council in order to operate as a farrier. To get registered, one must first finish a four-year apprenticeship with an approved training farrier. This is the sole path to registration (ATF).

Related skills

Business management

Communication

Numeracy

Conditioning the body

Essential qualifications

apprenticeship that lasts for four years with an approved training farrier (ATF)

Where is it that I may be working?

You go to the places where your clients do business, such as their farms, riding schools, or stables. You would need to have a valid driver's license as well as a vehicle that is capable of transporting a mobile workshop, as well as stock and equipment.

The job of a farrier requires a lot of physical labor. It requires a significant amount of stooping and lifting, as well as working outside in a variety of climates and situations.