Farrier / Horseshoer / Tennessee
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Tennessee Farrier / Horseshoer License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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

What the Tennessee data shows for Farrier / Horseshoers

Tennessee sets the entry bar for farrier / horseshoers at board-approved training, with no mandatory exam. The credential is administered under Tennessee's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Varies".

Upfront cost is $50 on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Tennessee, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

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

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Tennessee

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 Tennessee licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Farrier / Horseshoer in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee's requirements cover, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Farrier / Horseshoer in Tennessee? ▼
Certification as a farrier / horseshoer in Tennessee means clearing the state's checklist. The Tennessee licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Farrier / Horseshoer license to Tennessee from another state? ▼
Tennessee doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for farrier / horseshoers; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Tennessee licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Tennessee require a background check for Farrier / Horseshoer licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for farrier / horseshoer licensing in Tennessee; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.

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Farrier / Horseshoer in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.

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