D.W.C.F.

Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. The minimum requirement for being registered to practice farriery in England. The D.W.C.F. exam includes a written test with five essay questions which must be answered in full and with color illustractions, live shoeing with handmade fullered horseshoes, a test of forging skills, and an oral questioning period of at least 15 minutes.