Farrier

A Farrier looks after horses’ hooves including preparing their feet and applying horse shoes. You might assess hooves for health issues and trim or treat any problem areas. Farriers make horse shoes by shaping metal to fit the hoof using heating and hand tools. You’ll fit the shoes and nail them to horses’ hooves.

Farriers need excellent horse handling skills and should be skilled at hoof care. You’ll need excellent attention to detail and should be able to handle any problem behaviours during treatment and fitting. Farriers should have good customer service skills and be able to communicate well with clients. It’s important that you are flexible and you may have to work irregular hours.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $70,512
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a farrier?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ACM40818

Certificate IV in Farriery

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $29,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier
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