Farriery

What is farriery?

Farriery is concerned with the shoeing of horses and other animals. A farrier is a skilled craftsperson who makes shoes for all types of horses’ and animals’ feet, according to the needs and welfare of the animal.

Farriers are increasingly becoming involved in remedial work with veterinary surgeons and equine hospitals, providing corrective shoeing and surgical farriery. The industry contributes an estimated £100 million to the UK economy.

Did you know…?

  • According to the Farriers Registration Council, there are currently 2,413 people qualified to work as farriers in the UK
  • In addition, there are around 361 farriery apprentices in training… would you like to be one of them?

What opportunities are there for me?

There are opportunities to make a lucrative career out of shoeing horses and other animals. You could get the chance to work around the country, and even set up your own farriery business. You could also move into working with veterinary surgeons and equine hospitals, or into the farriery supplies business.

Go on to discover what skills you need to work in farriery