Farrier / Horseshoer / Virginia
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Virginia 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 Virginia data shows for Farrier / Horseshoers

Virginia's path to farrier / horseshoer licensure runs through board-approved instruction with no mandatory state exam. Virginia 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. Virginia 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 - Virginia reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Virginia

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 Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Farrier / Horseshoer in Virginia? ▼
Virginia requires, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Farrier / Horseshoer in Virginia? ▼
Virginia licenses farrier / horseshoers who complete its requirements. Verify the latest details with the Virginia licensing board.
Can I transfer my Farrier / Horseshoer license to Virginia from another state? ▼
Out-of-state farrier / horseshoer credentials get a case-by-case review in Virginia rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Virginia licensing board.
Does Virginia require a background check for Farrier / Horseshoer licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to farrier / horseshoer licensing in Virginia at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

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Farrier / Horseshoer in Virginia 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 Virginia 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.