Introduction

Hi there! Thanks so much for being here, and I hope you're well.

My name is Izzy & I work as a full-time self-employed farrier in Upstate New York. As a young teen, I was privileged enough to gain an apprenticeship under two highly skilled farriers & wonderful mentors - today, I have over 15 years of experience in shoeing horses, caring for their hooves & blacksmithing.

In 2017 I earned the title of Certified Journeyman Farrier from the American Farriers Association through a rigorous 3-part exam & prior accreditation of Certified Farrier. The skills gained from this experience have helped propel my career further than I could have ever dreamed.

I am obsessed with all things related to my trade - from knowing every aspect of how-to best care for horse's hooves, to forging my own tools, which I then use to make my own horseshoes! My desire to fully own my trade is insatiable & I seek out every opportunity to learn new skills.

Every horse in my care receives the same exceptional quality hoof care that focuses on their comfort, their abilities & their career's performance requirements. I work with sport horses, thoroughbreds & other competitive equines of various riding disciplines, providing them with whatever they need - from barefoot trimming to highly customized hand-forged shoes. For me there is great satisfaction in working with horses that require acute & chronic therapeutic hoof care - providing these horses with the opportunity to heal & move comfortably is a tremendous privilege.

Izzy Rice
Certified Journeyman Farrier

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