The Council
The purpose of the Council
The Council which meets twice each year sets regulatory policy for the profession of farriery and is responsible for decision making.
The Council comprises 16 appointed members who include Registered Farriers, Veterinary Surgeons and appointees of equine and land-based industry bodies as set out at Schedule 1 of the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975.
Details of Council members as at 1 October 2026 are shown below.
| Council member | Council position |
|---|---|
| Dr J Sutton BVetMed, Cert EP, FRCVS | Chair of the Council, appointed by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons |
| Mr A B Charlwood | Appointed by Worshipful Company of Farriers |
| Mr I Davidson | Appointed by Scottish Enterprise |
| Mr S Green AWCF | Elected Member |
| Mr D Harman AWCF GradDipELR | Appointed by British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association (BFBA) |
| Mr B J Howson AWCF | Elected Member |
| Mr A Jordan | Appointed by Worshipful Company of Farriers |
| Mr R A Kearn DipWCF | Elected Member |
| Mr C D McKell DipWCF | Elected Member and Deputy Chair |
| Mr D Mountford MA VetMB MRCVS | Appointed by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons |
| Mr H Price DipWCF GradDipELR | Appointed by Worshipful Company of Farriers |
| Mr J Sim AWCF | Appointed by British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association (BFBA) |
| Ms G Stanford | Appointed by British Equestrian Federation |
| Mr L Williams | Appointed by British Horseracing Authority |
| Vacancy | Appointed by Lantra |
| Vacancy | Appointed by RSPCA |
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We take each complaint seriously and complaints will be investigated; the Council shall do its best to resolve any complaint quickly.
