What is a Master Farrier?
The expression Master Farrier is given to those farriers who have achieved by examination the qualification of Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. There are three levels of qualification for farriers. The initial qualification, which is required to become a Registered Farrier, is the Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. This is the technical examination for completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship, and also the Recognised Examination required for registration with the Farriers Registration Council under the Farriers Registration Act. Farriers so qualified, and registered with the WCF, may use the letters DipWCF after their name. The Diploma supersedes the qualification Registered Shoeing Smith (RSS). Having held the Diploma qualification for at least two years, the farrier may then sit the examination for the Associateship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. This is an intensive practical and theory examination covering more advanced aspects of farriery, includi
