| The certification is provided
by the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association. The BWFA is the only farrier
association that allows graduating students to certify directly from
farrier school.
Shoeing experience prior to attending farrier school is considered when certifying. Although certification is not required to join the Brotherhood of
Working Farriers Association. They accept farriers, horse-owners, companies, and
veterinarians. They have an open membership policy.
The Brotherhood of Working
Farriers Association is currently the largest farrier association
in the world. The BWFA offers students a discount if they
join upon graduating from a Master Educator School and tested
by a Master Educator and BWFA TESTER.
The dues amounts vary from year to year. The school can inform
you of the updated information on your first day of class
or by calling in advance.
The BWFA Membership dues are not included
in school tuition fees. You are asked to make the payment
directly to the BWFA. A Master Educator School is not allowed
to charge additional testing fees to take the test, your money
goes directly to the BWFA.
Contact the BWFA for more information at 706-397-8047, e-mail
at farrierhdq@aol.com,
or visit their web-site at http://www.bwfa.net. |
