Welfare of the horse at the heart of the declaration by new farriers.

This study discusses an event where newly registered farriers pledged to uphold their profession’s craft and standards with a focus on equine welfare for the first time.

Background

• The event in focus took place on February 28, where the Worshipful Company of Farriers and the Farriers Registration Council held a ceremony in London.
• This marks one of two ceremonies held annually to admit new farriers into the profession.

The Ceremony

• During the ceremony, 44 new farriers were admitted to the Farriers Registration Council’s official register.
• The Master, Sir Evelyn Webb Carter, presented the new farriers with their diploma certificates.

The Declaration

• For the first time, the new farriers then made a declaration to uphold the work and standards of their craft, with a particular focus on the welfare of horses.
• The declaration indicated that they would pursue their craft with diligence, integrity, and maintain the established standards of the farriery profession.
• They further pledged to accept their professional responsibilities and to constantly endeavor to ensure the welfare of horses under their care.

Awards

• The ceremony also saw ten farriers awarded the AWCF qualification. This is a qualification that centers on therapeutic and remedial farriery, further underscoring the profession’s commitment to horse health and well-being.