Farrier / Horseshoer / Pennsylvania
2026 data Pennsylvania board official source

Pennsylvania Farrier / Horseshoer License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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

What the Pennsylvania data shows for Farrier / Horseshoers

Becoming a licensed farrier / horseshoer in Pennsylvania means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, no state exam. Pennsylvania regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Varies".

The initial price tag is $50 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Pennsylvania, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Pennsylvania handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Farrier / Horseshoer in Pennsylvania? ▼
Pennsylvania requires, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Farrier / Horseshoer in Pennsylvania? ▼
Pennsylvania licenses farrier / horseshoers who complete its requirements. Verify the latest details with the Pennsylvania licensing board.
Can I transfer my Farrier / Horseshoer license to Pennsylvania from another state? ▼
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Pennsylvania require a background check for Farrier / Horseshoer licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for farrier / horseshoer licensing in Pennsylvania; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.

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Farrier / Horseshoer in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.