Dr Simon Curtis
Newmarket farrier Simon Curtis has been awarded a doctorate for his project studying the development of the foal's hoof. Read full notice >>Notice added 28 February 2017.
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Draft Farriers Registration Bill
The Draft Farriers Registration Bill is provisionally listed to be debated next Friday, 27th January 2017. Read full notice >>Notice added 20 January 2017.
Raceday Duty Farriers
Information prepared by Gill Harris for and on behalf of the BFBA and Forge Magazine. Read full notice >>Notice added 10 January 2017.
Farriers needed for laminitis research study
This study is being carried out to identify the farriers role in supporting horse owners to prevent and manage laminitis Read full notice >>Notice added 8 August 2016.
RVC Locomotor Research
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is launching a new Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR), which offers farriers the opportunity to gain skills and experience in producing original research to increase the evidence base behind farriery, and enhance equine welfare. Read full notice >>Notice added 5 August 2016.
WCF Presentations 23rd June 2016
PRESS RELEASE by THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FARRIERS and THE FARRIERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL Read full notice >>Notice added 11 July 2016.
BFBA Farriery Competition League
There are THREE separate points leagues, all open to members of the Association Read full notice >>Notice added 15 June 2016.
CPD - your input required
Throughout 2016 the current CPD regime is under consideration and farriers are asked for their opinions. Read full notice >>Notice added 8 June 2016.
Laminitis: farriers supporting horse owners
Study conducted by Jenny Lynden at the University of Surrey Vet School. Read full notice >>Notice added 27 May 2016.
Amendments to Rules of Racing - steel shoes
With effect from 2nd April 2016. Read full notice >>Notice added 31 March 2016.