Myerscough future farriers excel in national shoemaking competition

The students are all pre farriers who have not started an apprenticeship yet and are currently completing a blacksmithing course at Myerscough in preparation for the next steps on their career path.

Students from farriery colleges across the country were invited to compete in the apprentice shoemaking class in their first competition hosted at the British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association Staffordshire branch.

Myerscough’s Lead Practitioner in Farriery Craig D'Arcy and blacksmithing lecturer Dorian Madin were on hand throughout the round to help the competitors along, supported by Myerscough Inclusive Learning Advisor Francesca Emons.

The competition was judged by industry experts Andrew Casserly and Matt Randles, who also gave a demonstration and gave tips on what to improve next time.

Myerscough learners Toby Burns, Jesse Redfern, Philip Green, Will Carr and Ben Davidson finished in second to sixth place respectively.

Myerscough College is widely recognised within the industry for its high-quality training of the next generation of farriers, with sector-leading successes and regular national recognition.

The excellent on campus facilities, and links to approved employers, provide a great platform for students to ‘forge’ a career in the industry

As a major provider of farriery courses in the UK, Myerscough plays a key role in training the next generation of farriers, to ensure standards within the industry remain as high as they can be.

Farriery is an ancient craft that dates back to the days of the Roman Empire. A modern Farrier is highly skilled and is capable of shoeing all types of equine feet.

Click here for more details about the range of farriery training programmes available at Myerscough College, in apprenticeships, further education and degree level.