JEREMY STANLEY
THE FORGE
LISAKILLON
GLASSONL
CO. WESTMEATH
TEL. NO: 0906-485517
INFORMATION PACK 2010
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Farrier.
To become a Farrier you must complete a 4 Year Apprenticeship Course with a Master
Farrier who has a Recognised Qualification, and is a Member of the Irish Master Farriers
Association.
It is up to the Apprentice to secure a Master Farrier and to make his own arrangements
with the M.F. regarding his apprenticeship, wages, hours of work, Insurance and P.R.S.I,
accommodation etc.
I would suggest that you go on a Work Experience Trial with the M.F. for 2 weeks to give
you an insight into what the work entails and then 3 months probation,
A Leaving Certificate or a Good Junior Certificate would be advisable as a good
knowledge of Book-Keeping and Accounts, Running your own Business and dealing with
the General Public is part of the Business.
Metalwork would be an advantage as well as experience of working with horses. Also you
would need to be in Good Physical Health i.e No Back Problems.
To attend the Irish National School of Farriery School the Master and Apprentice must be
members of the Association. It is up to the Master and Apprentice to apply to the Irish
Farriery School for a position in the school, sending in a C.V. and other relevant
information to the Irish School of Farriery, Course Co-ordinator, M/s Sue Lilley, Curragh
House, Dublin Road, Kildare Town. Co. Kildare. Tel. No: 045 520765. It is advisable to
apply for a position as soon as you have served your probation. If an Apprentice is
unsuccessful in acquiring a position in the Irish Farriery School it is the responsibility of
the Master to train him/her to the required standard to sit his/her Final Exams after 4
years.
To become a member of the Irish Master Farriers Association an Application Form will
have to be filled out and passed by the Standing Committee of the Association.
Membership of the Association is as follows: Apprentice €65 Master €115.
A Lapsed Master will have to pay back-membership for each year he has lapsed up to a
maximum of 5 years.
New Masters wishing to join will need a Recognised Qualification and will have to pay 2
Years Membership.
Apprentices and Masters must be Fully Paid-Up Members of the Association.
Enclosed is a list of I.M.F.A. Members and Syllabus.
If you require more specific information please write and enquire for same.
Yours truly,
Jeremy Stanley, D.W.C.F. (Chairman)
P.S. Apprentices must register with their local Fas Office. Course Code is AT59Y
Apprentice Application Form
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Date sent by Applicant___________________
Name____________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________
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Telephone No: Home:________________ Mobile:______________________
Date of Birth__________________
Age of Commencement of Apprenticeship_________________
Date of Commencement of Apprenticeship_________________
MASTER FARRIER
Name of Master_____________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
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Telephone No: Home:___________________ Mobile:____________________
Is Master a Member of I.M.F.A.?
YES___________
NO_____________
Signature of Master___________________________________
Signature of Applicant__________________________________
Date of Application__________________________
€70 Membership Fee must accompany this form. If application is not successful fee will
be refunded. Application Form to be passed by the Committee.
Rules for Membership of the Irish Master Farriers
Association
Rule 1. Membership Rule:
(a) To gain membership of the Irish Master Farriers Association the
applicant must fill out an application form and hold a
qualification recognised by the standing committee.
(b) For a Master Farrier to join the Association an initial entrance
fee will be the same as the membership fee.
(c) Ex-Members who wish to re-join the Association must pay the
number of years absent up to a maximum of 5 years.
Rule 2. Apprentice Rule:
(a) An Apprentice membership is subject to him/her serving his/her
four years
with his/her Master. If he/she parts from his/her Master before the
end of his/her four years, he/she must apprentice him/herself to a new
Master or his/her membership shall be deemed null and void. All
Apprentices must be registered as Apprentices for at least four years
after which they must sit an examination and gain a recognised
qualification.
(b) An Apprentice who refuses to sit a recognised examination having
completed four years apprenticeship is given a twelve month period
during which he/she must pay Apprentice Fee. Failure to take the
examination within this year will make his/her membership null and
void.
Rule 3. Membership Fee:
The annual subscription fee will be determined by the standing
committee. Any member that does not pay his/her annual subscription
fee by June 1st of any given year will not receive any benefits of the
Association. Membership fee for any part of the year shall be the
same as the full year.
Rule 4. Honorary Membership:
Anybody who helps to promote the objectives and aims of the
Association.
The Acceptance of these people must be voted at the A.G.M.
These people have no voting rights. The standing committee must be
notified in 2 months prior to the A.G.M. in writing of all nominees for
Honorary and Associate Membership.
Rule 5. Associate Membership:
Members over 65 years of age will be automatically eligible associate
members.
They will not be allowed to sit on a committee.
The fee will be reduced and this will be determined by the standing
committee.
Anybody who has been a member for not less than 5 years and who
has had to give up their business i.e. disability from injury or health
reasons will still be eligible for continued membership at a reduced fee
set by the committee.
Rule 6. Levies:
The committee shall have the right to charge a sum from time to time
for the purposes of the Association. Notice will be sent to members,
stating the amount of levy and the reason for it.
Rule 7. Committee:
Nominees for committee must have already served at least 3 years
membership of the Association. Nominees for officers of committee
must have already served at least one term on a previous committee.
Committee members will be elected by members of the Association at
the A.G.M. One Apprentice must be elected to sit on the committee to
represent Apprentices in the country. The officers will serve until the
next A.G.M. when the positions will be put up for election again. If so
wanted by the Association the committee or any of its officers can be
removed at any time by a resolution passed by members at a special
general meeting convened for this purpose.
Rule 8. Irish Farriery Team:
The Committee of the Irish Master Farriers Association shall deem
itself to have the mandate to pick the Irish Farriery Team and decide
where and when it shall represent Ireland.
Rule 9. Number on Committee:
The Committee of the Irish Master Farriers Association will be limited
to fifteen members.
Rule 10. Agreement:
The Standing Committee does not have the power to change or alter
the Agreement between R.A.C.E. and the I.M.F.A. without prior
consultation and consent of the Members at an A.G.M or E.G.M.
Rule 11. Master Farrier:
A Farrier must be at least 2 years qualified before he can take on an
Apprentice
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE
NAME_______________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________
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TELEPHONE NO:______________
DATE OF BIRTH__________________
MOBILE NO:__________________
DATE OF APPLICATION___________________________
CERTIFICATE____________________________________
A COPY OF QUALIFICATION MUST BE SENT WITH APPLICATION
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE__________________________
FARRIER
YES
NO
PART-TIME
YES
NO
FULL-TIME
YES
NO
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT_______________________________
MEMBERSHIP FEE
Brennan John, Caherass, Croom, Co. Limerick
061-397646
Brennan John, Esker-Ona, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare 045-525526 087-2547389
Boyne David, 289, Sundays Well, Naas, Co. Kildare 045-866919
Breen Daniel, Knockavilla, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary 087-9852512
Brennan Alan, Esker-Ona, Cowpasture, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare 045-525526
Brannigan Niall, 68, Avondale, Trim, Co. Meath 046 36242
Brennan Adrian Clondouglas House, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, Co.Laois 086-2608309
Barrett Graham, St. Theresas, Mullagcash, Naas, Co. Kildare 087-2616142
Boyne John, 3, Havelock Square, Sandymount, Dublin 4 086-2597779
Brennan Sam, The Forge, Ballyanna, Askeaton, Co. Limerick 087-2502839
Bennett Donal, the New Forge, Ironhills, Suncroft, Curragh, Co. Kildare 045-526820
Brennan Liam, Castleroberts, Adare, Co. Limerick 061-396649
Black Brian, Woodbrook, Kilmainham, Kells, Co. Meath 046-9241006
Behan Maurice, Cutbrush road, Brownstown, Curragh, Co. Kildare 045-441413
Bell John Ross, Wood Road, Narraghmore, Ballytore,Athy, Co. Kildare 059-7768832
Coyle Peter, 3, Innishmore Heights, Coalisland, Co, Tyrone 028-87748575
Considine Tommy, Kilgobbin, Clooney, Quin, Co. Clare 087-9653016
Clarke Paul, Muff, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan 042-9667947
Carlisle Graeme, 106, Crosgar, Ballinahinch, BT248XT Co. Down 0044-773516105
Cleary Thomas, Carrick-O-Brien, Athlone, Co. Westmeath 087-4153258
Curley Brendan, Firmount, Clane, Co. Kildare 045-868639
Casey Eugene, Callatra, Kylebrack, Loughrea, Co. Galway 0909-745000
Comerford Stephen, 71, Leigh Valley, Rathoath, Co. Meath 086-3823930
Cummins Michael. Arvalee, Omagh, Co. Tyrone 048-82249992-- 07596001449
Channon Edward, Riverview, Roseberry, Newbridge, Co. Kildare 045-435378
Channon Joe, 42, College Avenue, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary 086-1931978
Cromwell Gavin, Danestown, Balrath, Navan, Co. Meath 086-2693388
Conole P.J., Kilcorney, Kilfenora, Co. Clare
Casey Fergal, Kylebrack East, Loughrea, Co. Galway 087-6888826
Carey Shane, Knockanoura, Cloney, Tulla, Co. Clare 065-6835486
Dillon Jerry, Cunteenty, Annaghdown, Co. Galway 087-2596222
Dunne Brian,Penane, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary 086-8164240
Duddy Paul, 136, Beldoo, Strabane, Co. Tyrone. N.Ireland. BT829QL 048-71883748
Dooley John, Porters Place, Harristown, Brannockstown, Co. Kildare 045-483735
Foyle Stephen, Sladagh, Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary 052-31793
Foley Eric, Monread Road, Naas, Co. Kildare 045-871455
Foley Niall, Leschenstown Lane, Drumree, Co. Meath 085-7275187
Fahey Paul, Kilboggen, Nurney, Co. Kildare 087-2369864
Fahey Thomas, Cloneygath, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare 045-523470
Fitzpatrick Maurice, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick
Flynn John, Benduff House, Crumlin, Moneygall, Roscrea, Co.Tipperary086-2673536
Fitzgerald William, Dun NaBlath, Annabella,Kennel Mill,Mallow, Co. Cork 087-6311812
Gilligan Philip, Seafield Forge, Seafield, Knochnahur, Co. Sligo 087-6780881
Geraghty Norman, 21, De Granville Court, Trim, Co. Meath 087-2936813
Grace Kieran, Station Road, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny 056-7768832
Gallagher Conal, Ballencash, Oulart, Co. Wexford 086-8339189
Gallagher Damian, 4, Milroy Court, Milford, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 075-48495
Grimes Richie, Carramore, Liscarney, Westport, Co. Mayo
Guihane Gerry, Carrick-Na-Brack, Furnace Hill, Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim 087-7528729
Halford Robert, Lumville, Green Road, The Curragh, Co. Kildare 045-442904
Horohoe Brian, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co. Longford 086-3697576
Hennessy Paddy, Newtown, Ballyknocken, Co.Laois 057-8731008
Hester Mark, Meelickaduff, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon 086-1777377
Hearne Karl, Lobster Pot, Carne, Co. Wexford 086-8631517
Heffernan Kevin, Coshla, Athenry, Co. Galway 087-2480383
Hanley Niall, Keelbanada, Ballaghdreen, Co. Roscommon 0949-860363
Hussey Ben, Donard, Co. Wicklow 045-404697
Harrington Eamonn, Dunboy, Castletownroche, Co. Cork 087-2267492
Kelly Alan, Carrowmeer, Quin, Co. Clare 087-6825726
Kelly David, 78, Landsdowne Park, Knocklyon, Road, Dublin 16 087-9530951
Kelly Sean, 70, Great Southern, Newbridge, Kildare 087-9143906
Keogh Patrick, 1647, Kilberry, Athy, Co. Kildare 085-1480264
Kirk John Edward, Boley, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. 086-8709157
Leahy Martin, The Irish National Stud, Tully, Co. Kildare 045-521889
Laverty Martin, 203, Treemount Road, Moy, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone BT717ED 028-87784608
Lowry Martin, Deerpark, Mountrath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois 086-8280271
Leahy Austin, Avondale, Charleville, Co. Cork 063-81402
Lawlor Richard, Crannag, Old Connell, Newbridge, Co. Kildare 087-2532846 045-487185
Lynch Anthony, Isaacstown, Rathmolyon, Co.Meath 086-2519873
Mott Richard J. Lower House Farm, Throchmorton, Pershore, Worcs. England WR102JX
McLoughlin Ken, Lowesgreen, Cashel, Co. Tipperary 062 62450
McLoughlin John, 18, Beatty Grove, Celbridge, Co.Kildare 01-6272111
McKeown Alwyn, Crossan Forge, 211, Comber Road,Crossan, Lisburn, Co. Antrim
077-69675353 BT276XY
Mc Ateer Michael Simonstown, Navan, Co. Meath 086-3844271
Morgan Brendan, 5, Hayestown, Rush, Co. Dublin 087-6598290
Murphy Owen, Togher, Clonoun, Athlone, Co. Roscommon 087-7826605
Moran Raymond, Creggan, Athlone, Co. Westmeath 087-9569300
Murray Thomas, Carraigavantry, Tramore, Co. Waterford 051-390420
Murphy Cathal, An Cearta, Teach Na Dtri Mhile, Co. Mhuineachain 047-84851 087-2463933
McDaid John, Derg Cottage, Ballaghderg, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 087-6963299
McDaid Thomas, Castledoe, Creeslough, Co. Donegal 086-3000554
McConnell Glen, 29, Listooder Road,Crossgar, Downpatrick, Co. Down
BT309JE Tel. No: 0044-7710741941
Nevin Mark, Tulleywest, Kildare, Co. Kildare 085-1457426
O'Hare Robert, 101,Bru Na Habhainn, Slane Road, Navan, Co. Meath 086-8504212
O'Connell Paddy, Main Street, Bansha, Co. Tipperary 062 54114
O'Connell John, Barnlough, Bansha, Co. Tipperary 062 54108
O'Donovan Liam, Cloney, Athy, Co. Kildare 045-523598
O'Driscoll Barry, Pullinstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 054-88732
O'Connell David, 64, Madeira Wood, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 086-8286216
O'Leary James, Ballyhampshire, Castlelyons, Fermoy, Co. Cork 087-2676530
O'Connell Tim, Baggotstown, Bruff, Co. Limerick 061-382268
O'Reilly Paul, Bridge Meadows, Kilbaylet, Donard, Co. Wicklow 087-9118843
Pickins David, Tullyvin, Cootehill, Co. Cavan 087-7633292
Roche John, Woodview Brough, Doneraile, Co. Cork 022-24369
Reilly Jim, Barnhill, Consilla, Co. Dublin 01-8213837
Stanley Jeremy, Lisakillon, Glasson, Athlone, Co. Westmeath 0906-485517
Smyth Derek, Upper Church Street, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath 044-61808
Smyth Irvine, 18, Riverdale Crescent, Milltown, Donacloney, Lurgan, Co. Armagh
BT66TNG 02838881584
Smyth Cairan, Cloneymore, Athboy, Co. Meath 087-9775251
Smith Matthew, Cloneymore, Athboy, Co. Meath 046-9432427
Smyth Thomas J. Clonmethan Farm, Oldtown, Co. Dublin 087-6709119
Sherlock Denis, 5, Berryfield Lane, Fassaroe, Bray, Co. Wicklow 01-2864453
Tobin Donal, Killerk North, Fethard, Co. Tipperary 086-2491749
Tuite James, Oldcastle, Co. Meath 087-2881005
Traynor, Paul, 230, Kilraughts Road, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim BT538LB 07753460709
Winters Laurence, St. Martins, Cannonstown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth 041-9822423
Whelan Thomas J., Glenarousk, Castlelyons, Fermoy, Co. Cork 087-2280768
Williamson Brian, Rosemount House, Grenagh, Co. Cork 021-4886466
Walsh Joseph, Croshue, Blackwater, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 087-6132330
Walsh Brendan, Corner House, Kildorrery, Co. Cork 022-25268
Objectives
(a) To raise funds to promote, develop and protect the interests of the Trade of Farriers
in all its branches throughout Ireland
(b) To forward and diffuse information to all members of the Association regarding
matters affecting the trade of Farriers.
(c) To make or assist in making trials or experiments in reference to any matters or
processes in connection with the conduct and carrying on of any branch of that
Trade.
(d) To promote and originate improvements in the law in any way affecting the Trade
aforesaid and to support or oppose alterations therein.
(e) To effect improvements in administration.
(f) To support or oppose any proceedings in Dail or elsewhere and to take such other
steps as may be deemed necessary or expedient to carry out these changes,
(g)To take, defend, contribute to, or assist in the proceedings by or against any
member of the Association, or the Association itself, in which the general rights or
interests of the Trade of Farriers, or of any such member in connection therewith, are
or may be involved or affected.
(h)To promote the study, practice and knowledge of the business of Farriers and for
such purposes to give or arrange lectures and classes; to employ lecturers, teachers
and masters; to give prizes and rewards for efficiency in any branch of business of the
Association.
(i)To protect members of the Association against persons whose character or
circumstances render them unworthy of mercantile credit; to procure information for
members as to the standing and responsibility of parties with whom it may be
proposed to do business; and to collect debts upon terms as may be arranged.
(j)To regulate and fix the price or prices at which work shall be done by members of
the Association
(k)To promote any paper, journal, magazine or other publication dealing with the
Trade of Farriers.
(l) To cooperate with other institutions, associations, firms, kindred public bodies and
persons for the purposes or objects aforesaid; and for such purposes to subscribe to or
become a member of any such institution, association or society
The Irish Master Farriers Association Diploma in Farriery
SYLLABUS
It will be based on two books:
1. “Hickman’s Farriery” By John Hickman & M. Humphrey
2. “The Principles of Horseshoeing” by Doug Butler
Basic outline of written and oral examination Anatomy and Physiology:
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
anatomical 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.
Practical Examination;
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.
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 remaining front or hind leg on the same side. The surgical or corrective
show will be selected from the five presented by the applicant.
Time Allowed: 2 Hours Practical, 2 Hours Written and 15 Minutes Oral.
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
Written
Oral
70%
60%
60%
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