Course overview
OUR NEXT INTAKE FOR THIS APPRENTICESHIP WILL BE IN MARCH 2026. PLEASE APPLY USING THE LINK OPPOSITE (AUGUST 2025)
Farriers are responsible for the maintenance and care of Equine feet with a holistic approach to the equine, for which they must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of Equine hoof care throughout the equine disciplines, from grass roots pleasure equines right through to elite competition horses. Farriers are able to assess equines and their gait (movement). Farriers are responsible for the quality and accuracy of their work, must be good communicators and problem solvers, and able to discuss the condition of equines and their hooves with owners and other professionals, especially Veterinary Surgeons. Farriers are able to give advice on various equine welfare options, from a trim for a horse at pasture through to basic remedial work on lame equines. Farriery is a profession regulated by statute and farriers are required to be admitted on to the Register of Farriers before they may practice lawfully. Once registered a farrier may either practice as an individual or join a farriery practice to work as part of a team.
Professional qualifications and professional registration: This Standard is approved by the Farriers Registration Council (FRC) which registers and regulates qualified farriers including Approved Training Farriers, and apprentices upon qualification. On completion of the apprenticeship and EPA, the approved assessment for registration, the apprentice may apply for registration with FRC and will be entitled to use the post-nominal QFS (Qualified to Farrier Standard).
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