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Farrier / Horseshoer Licensing Requirements by State

Farrier / Horseshoer licensing rules differ by state. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) compilation and responsible state boards (current as of May 15, 2026), this registry compares education hours, initial and renewal fees, exams, background checks and reciprocity notes across 51 boards. Use the table to compare differences, then verify the current rule with the responsible board before applying.

Farrier / Horseshoer across 51 state boards. Nearest coverage peers (51-state band): Animal Breeder, Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician.

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Board Pathway Strip

Farrier / Horseshoer: 51 boards. Same-lane boards: Animal Breeder, Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician.

Equine hoof care and horseshoeing. Licensed in a few states.

Board thresholds for Farrier / Horseshoer drift board-to-board; the same pattern shows up on Animal Breeder and Veterinarian in animal care. Methodology notes live on our methods page.

Farrier / Horseshoer states

51

Above median

Board gates for Farrier / Horseshoer: exam on 0/51 (0%), background check on 0/51 (0%) , most boards skip mandated CE hours . Stack that against Animal Breeder / Veterinarian before calling this license soft or hard.

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Coverage band

Farrier / Horseshoer boards vs Animal Breeder / Veterinarian - state table

51 states
State Edu. Hours Exam Init. Fee Renewal Cycle CE Hrs Same-board peer
Alabama - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Plumber · Real Estate Agent / Salesperson
Alaska - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Physician Assistant · Radiologic Technologist
Arizona - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Counselor · Substitute Teacher
Arkansas - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Radiologic Technologist · School Bus Driver
California - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Tattoo Artist · Amusement Ride Operator
Colorado - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Barber · Childcare Center Director
Connecticut - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · Dental Assistant
Delaware - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Childcare Center Director · Dietetic Technician
District of Columbia - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · Dental Assistant
Florida - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Optician (Dispensing) · Pharmacy Technician
Georgia - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Pharmacist · Process Server
Hawaii - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Speech-Language Pathologist · Veterinarian
Idaho - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Arborist / Tree Surgeon · Body Piercer
Illinois - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Casino/Gaming Dealer · Court Reporter / Stenographer
Indiana - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · Dental Assistant
Iowa - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Water Well Driller · Auctioneer
Kansas - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Mortgage Loan Originator · Paramedic
Kentucky - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Painter (Contractor) · Physical Therapist
Louisiana - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Mobile Home Installer · Painter (Contractor)
Maine - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Psychologist · Roofer
Maryland - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Professional Geologist · Respiratory Therapist
Massachusetts - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Private Investigator · Real Estate Broker
Michigan - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist · Secondary School Teacher
Minnesota - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Counselor · Substitute Teacher
Mississippi - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Sign Language Interpreter · Tow Truck Operator
Missouri - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Librarian / Media Specialist · Surgical Technologist
Montana - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Speech-Language Pathologist · Veterinarian
Nebraska - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Surgical Technologist · Water Well Driller
Nevada - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Body Piercer · Cosmetologist
New Hampshire - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Taxi/Ride-Share Driver · Arborist / Tree Surgeon
New Jersey - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Veterinarian · Athletic Agent
New Mexico - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Amusement Ride Operator · Barber
New York - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · Dental Assistant
North Carolina - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Speech-Language Pathologist · Veterinarian
North Dakota - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Substitute Teacher · Veterinary Technician
Ohio - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · Dental Assistant
Oklahoma - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) · Electrician
Oregon - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Electrician · Food Handler / Food Safety Certification
Pennsylvania - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Electrician · Food Handler / Food Safety Certification
Rhode Island - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Physical Therapist · Psychologist
South Carolina - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist · Secondary School Teacher
South Dakota - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Registered Nurse · Security Alarm Installer
Tennessee - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Barber · Childcare Center Director
Texas - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Court Reporter / Stenographer · Elementary School Teacher
Utah - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Funeral Director / Embalmer · HVAC Technician
Vermont - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Massage Therapist · Occupational Therapist
Virginia - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Fire Sprinkler Installer · Home Health Aide
Washington - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Locksmith · Nail Technician
West Virginia - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Plumber · Real Estate Agent / Salesperson
Wisconsin - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Notary Public · Pesticide Applicator (Commercial)
Wyoming - No $50 - 2 yrs 0 Also Professional Engineer (PE) · Registered Nurse

What to do with this

Farrier / Horseshoer is regulated in 51 states -- here's how to use that before you act.

  • Compare Farrier / Horseshoer's requirements against every other tracked profession. Browse all professions
  • #29 of 97 professions by number of states requiring a license -- see which states are strictest overall. State burden rankings
  • Check whether your license transfers under an interstate compact before assuming you need to start over. Reciprocity guide

Requirements are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research and verified against state board sites where possible; always confirm current rules with the licensing board before relying on any single row.

Data sourced from NCSL, Institute for Justice, and state licensing board websites. See our methodology for details.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only; not professional licensing advice. Verify current requirements with your state board before making career decisions.

Every figure on PlainCredential is rendered directly from NCSL and state occupational- licensing board data, no number is typed in by an editor. Farrier / Horseshoer requirements from NCSL and state board schedules: 51 rows, no hand-typed figures. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.