This course focuses on serious injuries within the farrier profession, to include most commonly seen topics and scenarios and mitigating the risk of serious injuries within the industry.
The course will prepare you to deal with a range of traumatic/medical conditions which can be prevalent in the farrier industry on a daily basis.
CPD points can also be claimed with the Farriers Registration Council on completion of this course.
BOOK NOWAll registered farriers/blacksmiths, approved Training Farriers and farrier groups across the UK that regularly engage in a variety of activities both educational and social. It is recommend that ALL farriers continue their professional education throughout the course of their careers. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) may be undertaken in a variety of formats, both theoretical and practical. Since 2014, it has been mandatory for ATFs to complete a minimum of 10 CPD points each year; from January 2016, all newly registered farriers will also be required to undertake CPD.
For farriers wishing to improve their skills not only for personal ability & interest in farriery but as well as to gain experience & accumulate CPD points along the way.
Assessment is on-going by the instructor, along with a multiple choice question paper, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria.
In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours.
All courses are bespoke to your riding establishment, with training tailored to meet your needs whether you are a riding club, polo club, hunt club, driving or pony club.
Brilliant course with lots of participation. Kay makes learning fun and has amazing knowledge and experience to share. Look forward to the next one – good luck with everything Kay! xx
