Students to Work With Top Farriers
The award enables a nominated veterinary student from each of the country's seven veterinary schools to receive a placement with a highly qualified farrier for a week during a vacation period in their final year at college, giving them an insight into the routine work of the farrier.
The Farriers Company has received enthusiastic responses to this initiative from both the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and all of the veterinary schools.
"We look forward to a successful outcome," said Mrs Valerie Ellis of the Farriers Company, "and we would like to continue the scheme in the future. The Company is funding the students' accommodation, subsistence and travelling expenses and we hope that the word will spread within the veterinary profession about the value of this award".
RCVS President Professor Sandy Trees added: "I am delighted that the Farriers Company is making this generous award and would encourage students to grasp the opportunity. I am sure that such a link will help improve understanding of the interaction between veterinary surgeons and farriers, and the key roles both play in horse health and welfare."
With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.
