Qualification guidelines are available by request from the BWFA Headquarters. The professionally certified farrier is much more knowledgeable than the non-certified farrier. The certified farrier is held to BWFA standards that can be easily shown to the horseowner. Please note that the higher the level of certification the more rigid the test is. When considering certification testing, please contact a BWFA Tester, a Master Educator School, the BWFA Headquarters or attend an Educational Clinic.
Study Guides are available.
This person should not take responsibility for shoeing horses owned by other individuals. This person must be a Journeyman II for four years or more before applying to the Master Farrier certification. Testing Requirements Lifetime Master Farrier Gold Card Member - Recognition for farriers over 55 years of age in respect and honor of their dedication and service in the farrier profession. A one-time payment of dues is required. Tester - A farrier at the Journeyman II level or higher in the BWFA, tested and approved by the Board of Directors.