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So farr' so good: Charlie King forges her own path as a female farrier

With plenty of talent and strength, Charlie King is one of four female farrier apprentices in Ireland. She speaks about preserving the skill as well as the challenges and rewards of the trade.

FEATURES 14 January 2026

So farr' so good: Charlie King forges her own path as a female farrier

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So farr' so good: Charlie King forges her own path as a female farrier

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