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Farrier

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Farriers care for the feet of horses, donkeys and mules. They examine the animal's feet, remove worn or damaged shoes, prepare feet for shoeing and then fit new shoes.

Farriers’ skills are similar to blacksmiths’, but blacksmiths cannot shoe horses unless they are registered as farriers.

The Work

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Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Salaries for qualified farriers in the UK tend to be in the range of £30,000 to £40,000 a year.

Many farriers are self-employed so their earnings will vary. They charge a fee or hourly rate which depends on the type of work done.

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Getting In

There are approximately 2,800 registered farriers in the whole of the UK.

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2025
890
3.3 %
RISE
2030
919
  United Kingdom
2025
8325
3.2 %
RISE
2030
8592

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What Does it Take?

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Training

Getting On

More Information

There are now 3 colleges that deliver the Advanced Apprenticeship in Farriery - Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College, Myerscough College (Preston) and Warwickshire College.

The Farriers Registration Council accredits and monitors the training.

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Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

Farriers Registration Council
Tel: 01733 319911
E-mail: frc@farrier-reg.gov.uk
Website: http://www.farrier-reg.gov.uk/

Lantra Scotland
Tel: 024 7669 6996
E-mail: scotland@lantra.co.uk
Website: https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lantrascotland/

Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector.

Worshipful Company of Farriers
Tel: 01923 260747
E-mail: theclerk@wcf.org.uk
Website: http://www.wcf.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefarrierscompany/

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