Our Mission is to Improve the Farrier Profession

Our member farriers and veterinarians are dedicated to:

  • Developing and documenting the art and science of farriery in a Formal Body of Knowledge.

  • Providing a method of insuring that farrier education advances with the science of farriery.

  • Independently testing and certifying the knowledge and skill of farriers based upon our Formal Body of Knowledge.

  • Ensuring that our individual members continue their education and professional development throughout their careers.

Why is a formal standard for professional farriers needed?

The terms "profession" and "professional" have become very popular in the farrier community in recent years. This is perfectly understandable, since professionals are, by definition, more highly valued and compensated than lay workers. But it takes more to be a professional than calling yourself one. Qualifying to practice in a true profession involves years of training and study, as well as meeting a formal standard of competence.

What kind of an organization is needed to issue professional field credentials?

A farrier organization, which issues professional credentials, needs to be managed by qualified professional farriers. This is the only way to be sure that the organization will put the interests of the qualified working farrier first.

What is the nature of a valid professional field credential?

The function of a professional credential is to establish the minimum standard for persons qualified to practice independently. Therefore the lowest credential issued by a professional credential program must designate a fully qualified professional. Sub-standard credentials serve only to confuse the issue, undermine the program's credibility, and short-sell the profession.

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