Farrier Certification
- A Student upon graduation has the opportunity to receive a certification as an Apprentice Farrier.
- After a year's work experience, he/she will be able to move up to Journeyman I
- After three years of work experience advance to Journeyman II.
- Within seven years he/she could advance to Master Farrier.
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.
$200 Certification Fee is not included in Tuition Cost |
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.
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