Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine special shoeing needs of individual equines
- Identify hoof defects that may be fixed by a farrier
- Determine the types of orthopaedic or therapeutic shoes or modifications that may fix the problem
- Identify potential problems that can be remedied by a farrier
- Determine the foot care needs of foals and young equines or other equines
- Report conditions requiring higher-level treatment to other farriers or veterinarians
- Arrange remedial actions
- Trim and repair feet
- Handle equines safely according to work health and safety practices, and monitor behaviour to reduce risks to equine, handlers and self
- Trim and prepare feet without injury to equine feet
- Identify and perform hoof reconstruction procedures according to shoe plan
- Check work to ensure foot preparation meets quality outcomes
- Fit remedial shoes
- Attach shoes and finish shoeing process
- Select tools and nails suitable for attaching and clenching shoes
- Attach shoe safely, securely and in the correct position
- Finish the hoof and assess the finished job and the welfare of the equine
- Identify any signs of lameness by trotting the equine
- Advise of actions taken and future foot care requirements
- Maintain service records according to workplace practices