Farrier / Horseshoer / Rhode Island
2026 data Rhode Island board official source

Rhode Island Farrier / Horseshoer License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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

What the Rhode Island data shows for Farrier / Horseshoers

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

Budget $50 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Rhode Island doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Rhode Island evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Farrier / Horseshoer · Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island

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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Compare all states for Farrier / Horseshoer All Rhode Island licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Rhode Island licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Farrier / Horseshoer in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island's requirements cover, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Farrier / Horseshoer in Rhode Island? ▼
Certification as a farrier / horseshoer in Rhode Island means clearing the state's checklist. The Rhode Island licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Farrier / Horseshoer license to Rhode Island from another state? ▼
Out-of-state farrier / horseshoer credentials get a case-by-case review in Rhode Island rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Rhode Island licensing board.
Does Rhode Island require a background check for Farrier / Horseshoer licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to farrier / horseshoer licensing in Rhode Island at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

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Farrier / Horseshoer in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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.