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THE FARRIERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL
The Farriers Registration Council was established by The Farriers
(Registration) Act 1975 as amended by the Farriers (Registration)
(Amendment) Act 1977 to register persons engaged in farriery and the shoeing
of horses; and to prohibit the shoeing of horses by unqualified persons. It
is a criminal offence for any person to shoe a horse (including their own)
or otherwise engage in farriery in Great Britain (excluding the Highlands
and Islands of Scotland), whilst not registered on the Register of Farriers
and to do so may render that person liable to prosecution, the conviction of
which carries a fine of up to £1000. The Council is responsible for the
annual registration of all farriers, and once registered each farrier
receives confirmation by way of a badge showing the current year. Both the
full Register and a breakdown by postcode are published.
The Registration Committee considers all applications from persons wishing
to become Registered Farriers. The Investigating Committee carries out
preliminary investigations of disciplinary cases, and the Disciplinary
Committee considers such cases and may, if it thinks fit, direct that a
person's name be removed from the Register, or that his/her registration be
suspended.
The Farriers Registration Council
Sefton House
Adam Court
Newark Road
Peterborough
PE1 5PP
Tel:+(44) 01733 319911
Email:
Established under the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975
Registrar -Mr T Beighton
4 Royal College Street
London
NW1 0TU
www.farrier-reg.gov.uk
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THE FARRIERY TRAINING SERVICE
The Farriery Training Service is a managing agency established by the
council to oversee the training of Farriery Apprentices in Great Britain.
All apprentices must complete the full four-year course with an Approved
Training Farrier and take the Diploma Examination in the last year. The
service does, however, welcome applications from Approved Training Farriers
and Apprentices worldwide. Among other responsibilities are the
administration of the Terms and Conditions set by the Council for the
training of Farriery Apprentices, obtaining funding for such apprenticeships
and discharging responsibilities set by funding agencies. The Service also
acts as arbiter for all matters relating to the training of farrier's
apprentices.
The Farriery Training Service
Sefton House
Adam Court
Newark Road
Peterborough
PE1 5PP
Tel:+(44) 01733 319770
http://www.farrierytraining.co.uk
Email:
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THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FARRIERS
The Worshipful Company of Farriers is a City Livery Company, which has its
origins in 1356, when it was established as a fellowship to oversee farriery
within the Cities of London and Westminster. Six and half centuries later
the company still has the responsibility for securing adequate standards of
competence and conduct among persons engaged in the shoeing of horses. The
company also actively promotes and encourages the art, science, training and
education of farriery.
The company promoted the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975, which was later
amended in 1977. The company has for more than 100 years been the examining
body for farriery. Its professional examinations are administered by an
Examinations Board comprising of practicing farriers who have achieved the
company's fellowship qualification and equine veterinary surgeons. The
Examinations Board is an entirely independent body within the craft and is
responsible only to the Court of the Company.
The Worshipful Company of Farriers Clerk
Craft Secretary and Registrar
Mrs C C Clifford BA
19 Queen Street
Chipperfield
Hertfordshire
WD4 9BT
Mr R Burt-Andrews
Bourton Farm
Shrewton
Wiltshire
SP3 4EH
Tel: +(44) 01923 260747
Tel: +(44) 01980 621655
www.wcf.org.uk
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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FARRIERS, BLACKSMITHS AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS
The National Association was formed in 1905 for the future well-being of the
trade, in order to protect and develop the interests of its members,
encouraging improved standards of workmanship, thus being beneficial to all
tradesmen, their employees and customers. The Association represents the
farrier and blacksmith, provides a service to its members with free legal
advice through their solicitors, and the benefits of a comprehensive range
of insurance cover, designed especially for its members at discount rates.
Education is encouraged by shoeing and shoemaking courses for both qualified
farriers and apprentices, seminars, demonstrations, trade fairs and lectures
for all members. The Association also awards certificates, medals, books
and money prizes for competitions organised and run by its members at
various venues across the country. This not only stimulates public interest
but also serves to further the education and skills of those who
participate. On a bi-annual basis the Association, together with the
Worshipful Company of Farriers, arranges an international Exchange Programme
with the USA and Europe.
A comprehensive range of all farriery and blacksmithing books is available
for purchase from Head Office along with Health & Safety posters and sundry
items. Forge, a bi-monthly trade magazine with farriery and blacksmithing
articles and Association news, ensures members are always up to date with
the latest information.
The Association aims to bring together farriers, veterinary surgeons, horse
owners and horse related organisations at special events, such as lectures,
seminars and meetings, providing information and a wider understanding thus
forming a good base for working relationships.
N.A.F.B.A.E.
Avenue B 10th Street
N.A.C.
Stoneleigh
Warwickshire
CV8 2LG
Tel: +(44) 01203 696595
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