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How many Farriers are in still working in Ireland?

kevin99 · 2011-05-10 08:36:17

I am doing some research on the Farrier trade and would like to know how many are still in business today? Are they mainly employed by racing establishments?

10-05-2011 8:36am

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kevin99

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I am doing some research on the Farrier trade and would like to know how many are still in business today?
Are they mainly employed by racing establishments?

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#2 10-05-2011 10:42am

twomeys

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Any Farrier we know of is self employed and independent. Is there not a register of Farriers for the country? I think it was mentioned in a couple of posts back...

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#3 10-05-2011 5:40pm

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there are about 300 people shoeing horses for a living in ireland, including many who are not fully qualified.
the vast majority are self employed or employed by a senior farrier, i would guess that fewer than 10 are solely employed by racing yards.
ballydoyle has at least one, and coolmore stud has at least 2 retained farriers, but thats all i know for sure.

Irish Farriers Register

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#4 11-05-2011 5:28pm

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Any particular reason you want to know?

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#5 13-05-2011 12:56am

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A bit suspicious? Maybe wrong.

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#6 13-05-2011 9:26pm

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I didn't know there was such a register and I am pleased to say that my (BRILLIANT) farrier is on it .

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#7 13-05-2011 10:11pm

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very good

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