Farrier / Horseshoer / New Mexico
2026 data New Mexico board official source

New Mexico 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 New Mexico data shows for Farrier / Horseshoers

To practice as a farrier / horseshoer in New Mexico, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, no mandatory state exam. The regulation sits under New Mexico's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Varies".

The initial price tag is $50 every 2 years. New Mexico doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

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

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Farrier / Horseshoer · New Mexico

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 New Mexico

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 New Mexico licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Farrier / Horseshoer in New Mexico? ▼
New Mexico requires, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Farrier / Horseshoer in New Mexico? ▼
Certification as a farrier / horseshoer in New Mexico means clearing the state's checklist. The New Mexico licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Farrier / Horseshoer license to New Mexico from another state? ▼
New Mexico evaluates out-of-state farrier / horseshoer licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the New Mexico licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does New Mexico require a background check for Farrier / Horseshoer licensing? ▼
New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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.