The Association is a non-profit organisation and provides a high level of training resulting in a recognised qualification and aims to promote improved standards of hoof care and farriery for the ultimate welfare of the equine population in New Zealand. 
Our members stretch the length and breadth of New Zealand. FInd a farrier nationwide. 
Vet/Farrier Scholarship
Farriers interested in the Vet/Farrier Scholarship sponsored by NZ Equine Research Foundation. Click on image for full details.
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Merry Christmas to all our farriers, apprentices, suppliers, clients and sponsors who support the farrier industry in New Zealand We hope you have great Christmas and a well deserved break. All the best for 2022 – let’s hope it’s a bit smoother than 2021!
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Upcoming webinar with Dr Simon Curtis – Laminitis
Dr Simon Curtis will be joined by Mark Aikens and Lorenzo D’Arpe on Thursday 23 September for a webinar on laminitic hoof-care. Topics include the process of laminitis, diagnosis, the use of clogs, arteriographs, rail shoes, and more. **A full recording of the webinar is included in this ticket. You will receive the recording by […]
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Race Day Farriers – current approved plates
https://loveracing.nz/OnHorseFiles/REGISTER%20OF%20NOTIFIABLE%20APPROVED%20RACING%20GEAR%20(August%202020)%201.2.3.pdf – latest approved plates can be found from page 21 onwards.
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Upcoming webinar with Dr. Simon Curtis
Upcoming webinar with Dr Simon Curtis – Fri 18th June Simon has generously given members of the NZFA a 25% discount on the ticket price. If you’re interested in joining this webinar please contact Jock Good (Text: 0274 462 808) for the discount code. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equine-foot-surgery-repair-webinar-dr-simon-curtis-guest-speakers-tickets-156699736129?discount=NZFA
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New Equine App for horse owners
Bronny Scott would like to introduce you to her Kip Equine App for owners of horses whereby farriers, vets and other professional services can store knowledge and information on their horses. Bronny will be giving a presentation at 8am before the NZFA AGM on Sunday 23rd May 2021 if you would like to hear more.
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