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Farriery is defined in the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 as 'any work in connection with the preparation or treatment of the foot of a horse for the immediate reception of a shoe thereon, the fitting by nailing or otherwise of a shoe to the foot or the finishing off of such work to the foot’. Whilst both farriers and blacksmiths work involves the skilled manipulation of metal, a blacksmith is not not permitted to fit shoes to horses and therefore the two should not be confused.

This section is dedicated to providing the horse owner with an insight into the craft of farriery, the education and training farrier's undertake and what qualifications they may hold, in addition to providing informative articles relating to the health of horses. If there is a topic you feel that we have missed or if you would like to know more about a certain aspect of horse shoeing or foot related issues, please contact us and we will do our best to resolve your queries.

History -	For a detailed history of the craft of farriery, please visit the Worshipful Company of Farriers website by clicking here...
Farriery Qualifications	What qualifications does your farrier have?
The Governing Bodies	An explanation of the role of the various bodies involved in the farriery industry in the UK may be found on the Industry Bodies page of the website.
Farrier-Client Relationship	Responsibilities of a Horse Owner - click here
	Responsibilities of a Farrier - click here
Looking for a Farrier?	Visit 'Farriers Pages' for information on farriers in your area or to search the complete register of farriers in the UK by surname, postcode or town, visit the Farriers Registration Council's website by clicking here.
Different types of Shoe	Each horse is an individual and your farrier will take certain considerations into account when shoeing your horse. This article is aimed at covering the main areas and demonstrates the variety of horse shoes available today. Click here to read further. By Nigel Brown AWCF (added 26th May 2008)
Shoeing Competitions	Currently under construction.........

Horse Health

For articles relating to Horse Health visit the 'Article Library' section of the Forge & Farrier website by clicking here or by using the blue navigation button at the top right hand side of this page.

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The Balanced Horse - Farriery for Horse Owners
	FARRIERY DVD BY J & A FERRIE THE BALANCED HORSE PRESENTS AN INSIGHT INTO FARRIERY FOR ANY EQUINE ENTHUSIAST. The Farriery aspects of the B.H.S. and Pony Club stage tests are explained along with emergency shoe care and the use of studs. An invaluable reference tool for all horse owners and equine students. Available to purchase at £21.95 inc P&P at www.j-aferrie.com or call 01560 323002
This DVD is brilliant; an absolute must for equine students and horse owners and particularly important for those sitting BHS or Pony Club examinations. The DVD is broken down into easy to understand, bite-sized chapters which explain various apsects of farriery including assessment of the hoof and limb both stationery and in motion, the use of studs, remedial shoeing and emergency shoe removal to name but a few. A small investment for a valuable resource and highly recommended.

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Important!

We are more than happy to receive suggestions for topics to be covered or questions relating to foot issues and farriery but, please do not ask us to comment on a farrier's work or to respond on potentially sensitive issues. All submissions are subject to the approval of the Administrator.