European Federation
of Farriers Associations (EFFA)
Farrier Schools » United Kingdom
The School of Farriery, Hereford
The School of Farriery
Centre for Rural Crafts
Holme Lacy
Hereford HR2 6LL
Tel. 01432-365391
Fax 01432-870796
enquiries@hct.ac.uk
http://www.hct.ac.uk
Head of School
Mr Ken S Goodman BEng (Hons) CEng MIEE
Head of School of Rural Crafts & Construction Studies
Lecturer in Charge
Mr David Symons FWCF Hons
Teaches: All aspects of Theory and Practical Farriery
Other Tutors/Staff
Mr M C Jones FWCF
Teaches: All aspects of Theory and Practical Farriery
Mr Steven D Lloyd RSS
Teaches: All aspects of Practical Farriery
Mr Nick J Sumner B.Ed DipWCF
Teaches: Anatomy
Mr J Dennis BVet Med MRCVS
Teaches: Veterinary Aspects
Mr J Hurds
Teaches: Information Technology, Key Skills andProfessional Studies
Mrs Joan Haswell
Accommodations Officer (Telephone: 01432-365319)
Facilities on Site
61 Coke Forges
10 Gas Forges
9 Shoeing Bays
Shoemaking/Shoeing Demonstration Area with seating for 36
Welding Facilities:
12 Oxy-Acetylene Welders
12 MIG Welders
12 Arc Welders
3 TIG Welders
2 Plasma Cutters
Fully equipped Fabrication Workshop
Stabling with approximately 40 horses on site
Classroom and conference facilities
Library
Information Technology Suite
Refectory with hot and cold meals
Accommodation
Landladies in Hereford area – approved by the Accommodation Officer at Herefordshire College of Technology or local hostelries.
Own or public transport will need to be arranged between College and accommodation.
Maximum Numbers of Farriery Students per attendance: 34
Hereford School of Farriery has been at the forefront of farriery training in the United Kingdom for the last fifty years, this starting in the late 1940's with Billy Watts. Whilst the location has now changed for the fourth time to a new purpose built facility, the tradition of training craftsmen of the highest calibre has been maintained. The School is now representing farriery training in Europe.
We pride ourselves with upholding the standards and tradition of the Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers, whilst at the same time keeping abreast of the latest developments in Farriery and the NVQ.
Services at Hereford include:-
Supplying candidates for apprenticeships, from our Blacksmithing and Equine Studies course. These candidates will be able to work on gas and coke fires to maintain tools and make basic shoes. They will be capable of welding as well as knowing their way round a horse.
Apprentice training of a tradition nature but with all the up-to-date requirements of the NVQ for approved apprentices with the Farriery Training Service.
ATF courses to provide up-to-date details on the Apprenticeship Scheme and the ATF's role within this.
Occasional courses for experienced farriers who wish to develop further skills and knowledge. Basic material used are steel, aluminium, and plastic. Modern shoeing aids are also available to be taught, e.g., acrylics, plastics, pads and fillers.
AWCF courses for those farriers keen to continue their professional development (CPD)
The College holds Open Days in order that ATF's and trainees can view the facilities available and talk to the tutors informally
Information relevant to Training
Trainees will need to take their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to College for their attendance. ATF's must ensure they have supplied PPE that is suitable for use and in a satisfactory condition. Trainees will not be permitted to work in the forge when wearing jewellery and/or ripped/torn clothing.
A full set of tools, in a suitable condition for use, must be taken to College for their attendance.
Clean and appropriate attire will be required for classroom work.
Available to candidates from any nation.
