Candace Rice

Candace Rice is a Percheron horse breeder in Silex, Missouri, serving northeast Missouri and St. Louis. She has worked with Percherons for more than a decade and follows recognized breeding standards alongside routine veterinary health screenings.

Her horses live in open pastures on a family farm where they receive daily turnout and quiet handling to build trust. Nutrition focuses on forage supplemented with balanced minerals, and each animal undergoes regular farrier and dental care. Foals benefit from early groundwork and steady exposure to farm activities, which supports a calm temperament.

Rice prioritizes sound conformation and gentle disposition, aiming to place animals where their strengths in light draft work or pleasure riding can shine. Shaded shelters and large paddocks help maintain well-being through all seasons, reflecting her hands-on care approach. Many owners note the horses’ steady nature and adaptability to varied farm tasks.