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Becoming AFA Certified

The AFA's Farrier Certification Program conists of three levels of categories: Classification, Certification, and Endorsement. Certification is at the center of this program, but Classification and Endorsement are integral and valuable components, designed to make the program viable for the entire farrier community. The Classification component provides opportunities for entry-level farriers, while the Endorsement component provides opportunities for farriers who have completed the highest level of Certification. Please click on a level below for more detailed information. For specific level requirements and test preparation, click here or go to the AFA Certification Study Guide.

1 AFA Intern Classification Requirements
   
2 AFA Certified Farrier (CF) Examination
   
2 AFA Certified Tradesman Farrier (CTF) Examination
   
3 AFA Certified Journeyman Farrier (CJF) Examination

A major portion of each test consists of passing the practical portion of the test. To see how each step of the horseshoeing process is evaluated, please click here.

 

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To download an Adobe Acrobat file outlining these three Farrier levels, simply click here.