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Farrier

Assess the condition of horse hooves and fit appropriate shoes to promote health and enhance performance in equine care.

18 000 – 40 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary vocational education
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
18 000 – 22 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
22 000 – 30 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
30 000 – 40 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès au métier se fait souvent par un CAP ou un brevet professionnel spécialisé.

L'apprentissage en entreprise est fortement recommandé pour acquérir l'expérience pratique.

Training — Belgium

La formation de maréchal-ferrant se fait généralement en apprentissage ou en lycée professionnel agricole.

Elle combine enseignements théoriques sur l'anatomie équine et pratiques de forge et de ferrage.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché du travail est stable avec une demande régulière dans les zones rurales et auprès des centres équestres.

Le métier reste artisanal et peu exposé à l'automatisation.

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