Farriery
Is the farriery profession right for you?
It could be right for you if:
- You love animals, and horses in particular
- You don’t want to be office bound and would like the opportunity to work outdoors
- You want to develop highly specialised skills
- You like working on your own initiative
- You relish the idea of being your own boss
Top five useful skills to develop to work in farriery:
- An understanding of the properties of metal and how to work with it
- Knowledge of animal welfare, and horse welfare in particular
- An ability to manage your time effectively and work to deadlines
- Knowledge and understanding of horse anatomy
- Business management skills such as accounts, stock ordering, diary management, and health and safety