Ligaments. Know all the major ligaments in the front and hind legs, their function and mechanical effect due to shoeing and trimming.

Tendons: Know the major tendons in the front and hind legs, their function and mechanical effect due to shoeing and trimming.

Vascular System: Know the configuration of the vascular system to and from the foot and its physiology within the foot.

Cartilage: Know what it is, where it is found and what it does.

Bones & Joints: Know all the bones and joints in the front and hind legs, their anatomic al names and how they relate to each other.

Foot: Know all the structures of the foot, their function, their relationship to each other and the various mechanical effects of shoeing and trimming.

Pathology: Know the major pathological conditions relating to the hoof, the front and hind legs, the site of affliction causes and shoeing and trimming procedures that may help.

Flight Abnormalities: Know the foot flight abnormalities (i.e. Interfering, Overreaching, Scalping, Forging etc.) and their definition, possible causes and methods of correction. ^

Shoes. Know all the various types of shoes, how they affect the horse, and their possible uses.

Emphasis will be placed upon these points which are clearly related to the principles in the preservation and promotion of the horse's foot. Emphasis will be placed upon these points which are clearly related to the principles in the preservation and promotion of the horse's foot.

a) The shoeing area - a safe, clean. Light and airy situation for both animal and attendant.

b) Observation of angles and balance in the foot pastern axis,

c) Correct approach in horse handling and raising of the legs and feet.

d) Removal of the shoe with consideration to leverage pressure.

e) Preparation of the foot, closely related to hoof pastern axis with level ground surface.

f) Measuring for shoe sizes.

g) Selection of suitable material.

h) Making of the shoes with reference to measurement of the foot.

i) Fitting of shoes.

j) Nailing on and clinching sequence with minimal concussion.

k) Finishing off to be smooth and with no protrusions.

l) Analysis of completed work with animal in action.

Five types of surgical or corrective shoes to be presented to the examiners on the day of the examination, these are to be made by the applicant in his/her own forge. There will be not marks allocated for these shoes.

To Make Three Shoes: a front, hind and surgical or corrective shoes. Hot fit either front or hind shoe and fit hot or cold a machine-made shoe to the opposite leg. The surgical or corrective show will be selected from the five presented by the applicant.

Examination to be held on an annual basis.
Written and Oral Examinations to have three examiners (one Veterinary Surgeon and two Farriers) Examination to be self-financing.
A Fee determined by the standing committee will be charged.

Pass Mark in

Practical 70% Written 60% Oral 60%