Farrier Horse
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If you enjoy working with horses and are strong, then being a farrier just might be for you!
According to the Farrier's Act 1975, the definition of a farrier is "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 such a shoe to the foot or the finishing off of such work to the foot."
The craft is an ancient one, possibly practiced as long ago as during the time of the Roman Empire.
To become a farrier, you must attend one of the many schools offering classes in the craft. A wise idea, although not required, is an apprenticeship after graduation. This lends itself to hands on skills while under the watchful eye of an experienced farrier.
A farrier's work consists of checking a horse's leg, foot and hoof, cutting away any excess hoof growth and ensure that the horse is balanced. Selection of the appropriate shoe relies on the horse's size, foot condition and whatever work or activity the horse is involved in. Next, adjust the shape of the shoe using an anvil and hammer. Then affix the shoe to the hoof.
There are few considerations you should take into account if you feel this is the career path for you. You must enjoy working with horses and know how to handle them. Some horses don't like their feet handled and can be difficult to work with. Good manual skills and hand-eye coordination are a must. You do want to hit the nail rather than your fingers! Physical strength and stamina are givens. The horses you may work with can be upwards of two tons! You'll need to possess good communication skills so that you can work well with the horse owners, and veterinarians as well.
Farriers are often self-employed and, as a result, will need to posses a few more skills. You must be willing to travel. You will be taking your business to the horse owners. This means driving to farms, ranches and private owners, all of whom many be quite a distance apart. Organizing appointments and keeping accurate records of things such as expenses, payments and other accounts is essential.
Hours rely on the horse owner's schedule. Likely, you will be working days and often, on weekends. Earnings reflect your area and how much you choose to charge. Keep in mind costs of equipment and travel expenses when you set your fees.
Being a farrier is a physically demanding job. You may be asked to shoe one or many horses at any given time, not to mention time spent on the road between appointments. A lot of bending and lifting is involved and, of course, be ready for problem horses!
As a farrier, you must keep the horse's welfare in mind first and treat the animal humanely and respect. Maintain and build upon your knowledge of your craft. Good customer relations is essential for repeat business and can earn you recommendations for future clients. Be honest and trustworthy. Always handle any complaints in a timely manner. You are your own public relations person and your work is your best advertisement!
Being a farrier is demanding but rewarding work. If working with horses is what you'd like to do, this career path is one to be considered
Nikola lives and writes in Oklahoma. She is involved with the local Citizen's Police Academy Alumni and Volunteers in Policing. She enjoys reading, acrapbooking and spending time with her two dogs. This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.Facsimile.Com/ which is a site for Fax Machines.
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Farrier $108.33 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A farrier is a specialist in equine hoof care, including the trimming and balancing of a horses hoof and the placing of shoes to the horses foot. A farrier couples a subset of the blacksmiths skills (fabricating, adapting, and adjusting metal shoes) with a subset of veterinary medicine (knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb) to address the care of the horses feet. At one time, the jobs of farrier and blacksmith were practically synonymous, testified in the etymology of the word: farrier comes from Middle French: ferrier ( blacksmith ), from the Latin word ferrum ( iron ). A farriers work in colonial America or preIndustrial Revolution Europe would have included horseshoeing as well as the fabrication and repair of tools, the forging of architectural pieces, etc. Today, farriers usually specialize in horseshoeing, focusing their time and effort on the care of the horses foot. For this reason farriers and blacksmiths are considered to be in separate, albeit related, trades. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 164 Publication Date: 2011/03/04 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.02 x 0.38 inches |
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Practical Horse Farrier; by Carver, William [Paperback] $29.97 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. Author: Carver, William Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 262 Publication Date: 2010/10/14 Language: English Dimensions: 7.44 x 9.69 x 0.55 inches |
