Talism4n
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
I've been struck with a mad idea and would love some thoughts on it. I'm debating going into farriery. Currently I'm going into my final year of a psychology BSc and becoming more and more disillusioned with the industry after the uni has let down students in a multitude of ways. It got me thinking about all the things that worry me about my current plan A and B - horrible bosses, boring desk jobs, burnout and emotionally intense situations. I now can't shake the idea that as someone who loves the outdoors and has worked with horses previously, I might be happier doing something less academic.
All that said, I know nothing about farriery as a career, having never considered it before. I'll be doing some research and mulling it over for some time, but in the meantime, does anyone have any insight to share? My current farrier was out today ans has said if I do go through with this and it all works out she'd be happy to consider taking me on as an apprentice, having done so for others previously, so that gives me some hope that I have a nice option if I want/can get to it.
Apologies for the essay and thanks in advance to anyone reading this.
I've been struck with a mad idea and would love some thoughts on it. I'm debating going into farriery. Currently I'm going into my final year of a psychology BSc and becoming more and more disillusioned with the industry after the uni has let down students in a multitude of ways. It got me thinking about all the things that worry me about my current plan A and B - horrible bosses, boring desk jobs, burnout and emotionally intense situations. I now can't shake the idea that as someone who loves the outdoors and has worked with horses previously, I might be happier doing something less academic.
All that said, I know nothing about farriery as a career, having never considered it before. I'll be doing some research and mulling it over for some time, but in the meantime, does anyone have any insight to share? My current farrier was out today ans has said if I do go through with this and it all works out she'd be happy to consider taking me on as an apprentice, having done so for others previously, so that gives me some hope that I have a nice option if I want/can get to it.
Apologies for the essay and thanks in advance to anyone reading this.