Farrier Current Vacancies

2008-06-13:

Farriers are skilled craftspeople who make and fit shoes for horses according to the needs and welfare of the animal.
They first check the horses leg, foot and hoof, cut away any excess hoof growth and ensure that the horse is balanced correctly.

They then select the most appropriate type of shoe, bearing in mind the horses size, foot condition, type of activity and working conditions.
The farrier may adjust the shape of the shoe if Farriers are increasingly becoming involved in remedial work with veterinary surgeons and equine hospitals providing corrective shoeing and surgical farriery weekend working.

Farriers work on their customers premises, such as farms, riding schools or stables, mobile workshop. The work is physically demanding.
Most farriers are self-employed, and must be prepared to travel around the UK or perhaps relocate to find work.

Permanent employment may be available at large stables, horse breeders and mounted regiments of the police and army.
Some farriers become involved in the farriery supplies business or work with veterinary surgeons and in equine hospitals.
Very experienced farriers could earn up to 50,000. (Permalink)