Farrier / Horseshoer / Arkansas
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Arkansas Farrier / Horseshoer License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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

What the Arkansas data shows for Farrier / Horseshoers

Arkansas's path to farrier / horseshoer licensure runs through board-approved instruction with no mandatory state exam. Arkansas folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Varies".

The initial price tag is $50 every 2 years. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Arkansas, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Arkansas reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Farrier / Horseshoer · Arkansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$50
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Arkansas

Education / Training Hours
Varies
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Not Required
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Arkansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Farrier / Horseshoer in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas's requirements cover, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Farrier / Horseshoer in Arkansas? ▼
To become a licensed farrier / horseshoer in Arkansas, you must meet the state's requirements. Contact the Arkansas licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Farrier / Horseshoer license to Arkansas from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for farrier / horseshoers in Arkansas - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Arkansas licensing board for the current process.
Does Arkansas require a background check for Farrier / Horseshoer licensing? ▼
Arkansas doesn't condition farrier / horseshoer licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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Farrier / Horseshoer in Arkansas is one requirement row in a farrier / horseshoer-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Arkansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.