farrier
Farriers inspect, trim and shape the hooves of horses and make and fit horseshoes, in compliance with any regulatory requirements.
Also called: shoesmith, horse shoe fitter, horse hoof trimmer, farriers, horse pedicure specialist
- 8
- essential skills
- 14
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- cattle pedicure2 skills in common
- horse breeder2 skills in common
- animal handler1 skill in common
- cattle breeder1 skill in common
- dog breeder1 skill in common
- live animal transporter1 skill in common
- pet sitter1 skill in common
- pig breeder1 skill in common
Optional skills
14- apply animal hygiene practices
- apply smithing techniques
- create solutions to problems
- farrier industry
- forging processes
- manage animal biosecurity
- manage time in agricultural production
- shape metal over anvils
- types of metal
- understand the needs of animals
- use different communication channels
- work independently in agriculture
- work with blacksmithing hand tools
- work with blacksmithing power tools
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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