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Farrier
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
3.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Maintaining and caring for equine feet.
What you'd do
Trim and balance horses' hooves to the correct shape
Forge or select appropriate horseshoes for each horse
Hot-shoe or cold-shoe horses using correct techniques
Assess gait and movement to identify foot problems
Work with vets on therapeutic or corrective shoeing
Handle horses safely and confidently in varied environments
Keep records and manage a client diary and rounds
What you'd learn
Anatomy and physiology of the horse's foot and lower limb
Assessment of hoof condition and foot balance
Forging and metalwork skills for making horseshoes
Hot and cold shoeing techniques
Corrective and therapeutic shoeing principles
Safe handling of horses during farriery
Business and client communication skills
Ready to look for a place?
See live Farrier apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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