Master Farrier
7th May 2010
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In May last year the Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF) registered the Mark ‘Master Farrier’. The title may only be used by qualified persons as detailed in the regulations for that Registered Mark. The WCF decided to apply for the trademark to give greater definition to the term and to ensure that it was a regulated title recognised by the equine public.
Farriers wishing to apply to use the title of Master Farrier must currently hold the Fellowship and/or the Associateship of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. In addition the farrier must apply to the Company with the signature of two supporters, one of which must be a Liveryman. One supporter must hold the FWCF by examination, and the other must be a practising equine veterinary surgeon.
The Freedom of the Company, Certificate, and Silver Medal will be awarded at the end of each Court Meeting. Master Farriers may use the Company Coat of Arms on letterheads and on their vehicle.
There are currently 29 registered WCF Fellows and 187 Associates in the UK. Applications to become a Master Farrier have been received and some already approved - lists showing all Master Farriers, those farriers holding the FWCF, and those holding the AWCF will be made available on the WCF website.
The three military Master Farriers — from the Army School of Farriery, the Household Cavalry and the King's Troop — will continue to be known as Master Farriers.
