Cristy Rice

Cristy Rice, Shire horses, Belleville, MI, is a breeder in Southeastern Michigan near Detroit. She has worked with Shire horses for more than a decade, holds membership in the American Shire Horse Association, and follows a comprehensive health testing schedule. Her facility features spacious stalls, climate-monitored barns, and open pastures where foals begin their socialization with broodmares and are accustomed to seasonal turnout and routine farrier and veterinary care.

Offspring from Cristy Rice’s program have performed in regional draft horse shows, and several young adults have excelled in pulling demonstrations at local fairs under professional guidance. The farm has welcomed visiting equine students for breeding and handling workshops, offering hands-on instruction in draft horse care and grooming techniques. Local veterinarians have praised Rice’s approach to hoof care and nutrition, noting that her attention to early handling helps maintain calm temperaments and sound movement in adult horses.

Clients often remark on the reliable disposition of her horses and community connections that support ongoing advice long after placement.