Farriery Training
Decades in the making.
Over 40 years of instructing farriers.
Currently, the equestrian sector is evolving relentlessly towards greater professionalization. From breeding to marketing, through stable staff, the trainer, to para professionals and of course the farrier, more and more professional training is required, which will result in an effective development of the sector throughout the world.
Farriery training
Decades in the making.
Over 40 years of instructing farriers.
Currently, the equestrian sector is evolving relentlessly towards greater professionalization.
From breeding to marketing, through stable staff, the trainer, to para professionals and of course the farrier, more and more professional training is required, which will result in an effective development of the sector throughout the world.
Be in demand.
Increase in the number of horses, but above all in their quality, has generated a great demand for good farriers.
Horseowners are looking for farriers who can, from birth to the end of their sports career, keep the horse’s hooves and limbs in a state optimal well-being. The use of new technologies and our enormous teaching experience in this profession allow us to deliver a high quality course in record time, which will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding and enhance your business prospects.
Be in demand.
Increase in the number of horses, but above all in their quality, has generated a great demand for good farriers.
Horseowners are looking for farriers who can, from birth to the end of their sports career, keep the horse’s hooves and limbs in a state optimal well-being. The use of new technologies and our enormous teaching experience in this profession allow us to deliver a high quality course in record time, which will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding and enhance your business prospects.
Our courses qualify for annual CPD points
We have developed a range of roll on roll off courses, all of which meet the annual CPD requirement, beginning at Elementary level, through to Intermediate level, and progressing to Advanced.
The courses are aimed at students who are passionate about Equine Care and are motivated to learn and apply foot trimming protocols working through all levels to become competent Equine hoof Care Practitioners. Each course level builds on a sound foundation of knowledge, ranging from basic surface anatomy to deep anatomy focusing on form and function through to gait analysis and amelioration of common foot ailments.
Our courses qualify for annual CPD points
We have developed a range of roll on roll off courses, all of which meet the annual CPD requirement, beginning at Elementary level, through to Intermediate level, and progressing to Advanced.
The courses are aimed at students who are passionate about Equine Care and are motivated to learn and apply foot trimming protocols working through all levels to become competent Equine hoof Care Practitioners. Each course level builds on a sound foundation of knowledge, ranging from basic surface anatomy to deep anatomy focusing on form and function through to gait analysis and amelioration of common foot ailments.
Elementary
Suitable for a range of level three learners including farriery students these courses take advantage of new technologies, organizing the theoretical aspects of farriery through an online platform. These courses will cover basic anatomy, physiology and farriery theory including injury and diseases where we will help you develop your knowledge and learning style towards achieving formal qualification through your own national bodies or associations.
Intermediate
Intermediate level courses are designed for those working towards formal qualifications such as the Certified Journeyman or Worshipful Company Diploma Level type awards. These courses are also suited to experienced farriers and hoof care professionals wanting to return to education to develop their knowledge and skills towards higher qualifications. these courses offer a revision of the basic theoretical elements whilst advancing the knowledge to meet current requirements for testing.
Advanced
Advanced level course materials are designed for those seeking further knowledge in anatomy, physiology pathology of diseases and developing critical thinking skills for designing and implementing farriery treatment plans to ameliorate common lameness’s and pathologies. The learning materials highlight the level of knowledge requirements at Associate level and beyond and should be a pre-requisite for students wishing to advance to associate, fellowship of academic diploma or degree level education.
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Try our free course.
Learn to build and execute a shoeing plan.
Fundamental Horse Shoeing Building and Executing the Shoeing Plan
Learn the fundamental principles of building the shoeing plan.
This free to view 4 part course by Mark Caldwell PhD., FWCF., reviews the fundamental principles of building the shoeing plan. The course explores the basic principles of horseshoeing including conformational assessment, gait analysis, anatomical considerations, basic foot trimming protocols, shoe selection in relationship to shoeing style, attachment of the shoe and post shoeing static and dynamic assessment. The videos within this course were kindly produced by Alex Ridgeway Dip. WCF of Motion Horse. The elementary course is aimed at students with very little or no experience as a Hoof Care Practitioner and are motivated in training to attain the Elementary Level of qualifications or accreditation. To view the course content you must enroll through the by selecting the enroll now button once enrollment is complete you will be sent an email with your access link and log in details
- 6 week course
- Elementary level
- 4 online videos
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Registered farriers need continual professional development (CPD)
Alongside our courses, we offer an affordale CPD course at £25 per month.
The five main takeaways of our CPD course.
All our CPD graduates become official alumni, with links to other farriers all over the world.
In this years CPD programme brings you a host of video tutorials on the causes, symptoms and farriery treatment protocols for a number of common pathologies including:- Navicular syndrome – Laminitis – Quarter Hoof Cracks.
In addition, past webinar recordings by internationally renowned speakers including:- Professor Mike Savoldi “Are common Foot Pathologies Predictive”, Jason Critton CJF of Colorado USA on “Shoeing the Sports horse for artificial arena surfaces”, Dr; Mark Caldwell discussing “The Use of inshore Prosthetics” and The Hoof Architect webinar on “recognising and managing conformation and posture”.
Along with sessions covering anatomy and physiology of the thoracic limb. Remember the full CPD course meets your total annual CPD requirement, and a certificate will be supplied automatically on completion. We hope you enjoy this years programme.
1. Fufill mandatory goverment requirement
The 20-hour CPD package fulfils your required 10 points for the year.
2. Easy monthly installments
Over 10 months at a total cost of £250.
The package content is available when you subscribe and can be watched in your own time.
3. You choose when to start
Released in 2024 the role on role off facility allows you to choose when to start, certificate will be issued on completion of couerse.
4. Each session comes with CPD points attached.
Every session has a learning outcome that contributes towards the eligible points total award.
Full CPD training for £25 per month.
E-books
For enthusiasts as well as students and associates of the art and science of farriery.
Alumni & Affiliates
From local UK colleges to Europe and India: we teach all over the world.
Amongst our affiliates are a range of partners that provide courses and course materal in association with us. Learn more abour our links to affiliate colleges and farriery institutions.
Alumni & Affiliates
From local UK colleges to Europe and India: we teach all over the world.
Amongst our affiliates are a range of partners that provide courses and course materal in association with us. Learn more abour our links to affiliate colleges and farriery institutions.