F.W.C.F.

Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. The highest recognition awarded by the W.C.F. A farrier must have achieved the A.W.C.F. at least one year prior to attempting the F.W.C.F. The candidate must submit a 2000-3000 word illustrated thesis 21 days before the examination. At the examination the candidate must make and apply a fullered therapeutic horseshoe to exact specifications and submit several handmade horseshoes for inspection. The oral portion of the exam involves an in-depth defense of the written thesis.