Farrier / Horseshoer / Washington
2026 data Washington board official source

Washington 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 Washington data shows for Farrier / Horseshoers

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

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

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

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Washington

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 Washington licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Farrier / Horseshoer in Washington? ▼
Washington requires, and an initial fee of $50.
How do I get certified as a Farrier / Horseshoer in Washington? ▼
To become a licensed farrier / horseshoer in Washington, you must meet the state's requirements. Contact the Washington licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Farrier / Horseshoer license to Washington from another state? ▼
Washington 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 Washington licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Washington require a background check for Farrier / Horseshoer licensing? ▼
Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.