Bachelor Thesis - Christina Kuenen - Hufpfleger

2.3.5.4 Austria
In Austria the education as farrier was overworked in 2010. Since then this occupation can be learned
through a vocational training. This means that the participants do not have to pay a fee. The education lasts
three years and is split up into a practical part at a farrier business and a theoretical part at school. The
examination takes place theoretically and practically and is certificated by state (EFFA, 2010). Austria proofs
this system of farrier education until 2016 (RÖ, 2010). Since 2010 the education was organised at the
university of Vienna or Stadl-Paura. It was a three month further education for smiths and related
occupations (Fürst et al., 2005). The new system is certificated by the EFFA. There exists no regulation for
alternative hoof treatment practitioners (EFFA, 2010).
2.3.5.5 Switzerland
Also the Swiss farrier education has been overworked within the last years. The new regulations were
introduced in 2009 and are certificated by state (SMU, 2008). In Switzerland the education as farrier lasts
four years. It can be shortened through pre-knowledge up to two years. It is split up into practical work at a
farrier's business and a theoretical part at school one day per week. Further, two weeks per year, courses for
all trainees take place at training facilities. At the end of the vocational training a final exam takes place
which contains a practical and a theoretical assessment. The trainees do not have to pay a fee (EFFA, 2010).
For the education in farriery the Swiss metal union (SMU) is responsible (Fürst et al., 2005; SMU, 2008).
The system is certificated by the EFFA. As well as in other countries no standard for alternative hoof
treatment has been developed (EFFA, 2010).
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