Farrier Horseshoer
Hoof care + shoeing
About the profession
Farriers trim and shoe horses on a 6-8 week schedule. You drive to clients, manage horses, and do precision hot or cold shoeing. Performance horse farriers for racing/jumping charge premium. It's physical work requiring strong horses and strong back.
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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Apprentice → Farrier → Certified Farrier → Master Farrier
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
135K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $42,000 - $65,000/year With equity/bonuses: $46,200 - $78,000 Top markets (SF/NYC): $48,000 - $78,000 Execute core tasks using Hoof anatomy under…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Hoof anatomy 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders 3pm…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $29,400 - $37,800 Year 2-3: Junior level $42,000 - $64,350 Year 4-6: Mid level $64,350 - $93,150 Year 7-10: Senior level $93,150 - $121,050 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Farrier Horseshoer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Hoof anatomy and Forge work You communicate clearly with diverse…
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