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Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent

Farrier

Maintaining and caring for equine feet.

Typical duration
3y 6m
Training funded
up to £24,000
Route
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Standard ref
ST0172
Where this apprenticeship leads
FarrierAI exposure 5% · Low
Starting out
£25,000 - £30,000
Experienced
£35,000 - £45,000
Senior
£55,000+
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Role overview

A Farrier apprenticeship is a highly skilled craft trade training you to care for horses' feet by trimming hooves and fitting horseshoes to keep horses sound. You work with horses of all types, from racehorses to leisure ponies, often alongside vets and trainers. Qualifying leads to registration with the Farriers Registration Council, which is required by law to shoe horses.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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