H&H finds out what a survey of farriers’ on-the-job injuries revealed, and what is being done to keep equine professionals safer while at work
A SURVEY looking at injuries suffered by farriers on the job has highlighted the risks farriers are exposed to — and will form the basis of a new safety campaign.
The British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association (BFBA) conducted the survey, which was completed by 349 farriers and apprentices.
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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
