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>The Registered Farrier

The Farriers Act 1975 exists to "Prevent and avoid suffering by and cruelty to horses arising from the shoeing of horses by unskilled persons; to promote... more

>Shoe Types

There are many different types of shoes and many different uses for them. This section gives a brief description of the main types of shoes you may come across.. more

>Reasons and Frequency

The old saying "No Foot No Horse" is probably the most accurate statement in the equine world. Without a healthy foot the horse will NEVER achieve its... more

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>CPD

CPD is ongoing training and education, throughout a farrier’s career, that helps farriers improve the skills and knowledge they use to perform their job... more