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About Us
"Forging skilled farriers in Canada, one apprentice at a time."
The Approved Farrier Trainers of Canada (AFTC) is an association that focuses on farrier accreditation through the process of examination. We believe in creating a higher and more consistent standard of farrier knowledge and skills across Canada. To achieve this. the AFTC focuses on both hard and soft skills of being a farrier; that includes anatomy, professional communication, forging and shoeing skills.
This certification program is designed by Canadian farriers for Canadian farriers. The exams encompass many of the challenges that are unique to this vast country, while also intending to keep pace with other international farrier certification standards.
The current levels of certification offered are:
Level 1, Approved Apprentice Farrier of Canada (AAFC)- This exam is perfect for recent graduates from a farrier school or new farrier apprentices.
Level 2, Approved Farrier of Canada (AFC)- This exam is ideal for farriers who have mastered the basics of hoof care and can demonstrate a high level of everyday farrier work.
Level 3, Approved Journeyman Farrier of Canada (AJFC)- These exams are for experienced farriers who are able to demonstrate advanced levels of farrier work.
Approved Farrier Trainers of Canada (AFTC) Membership
Are you a member of one of these farrier associations, OFA, EOFA, AMFQ, or WCFA? then you're also a member of the AFTC!
The AFTC membership is made up of all members in good standing of regional farrier associations of Canada that support the AFTC. There is no membership fee for individual members, as the regional farrier associations financially support the AFTC.
The AFTC. board is created from two members from each regional association. The executive of the AFTC. is elected by the board members.
The board will decide apprentice placements, exams dates and locations, and awarding of credentials.
The AFTC is a registered Non Profit Association
