Farrier in Vero Beach, Florida (Indian River County)

Rick Russo's Art of Horseshoeing serves Equestrians who seek exceptional quality Hoof Care for their Horses. Continuing education allows me to fuse traditional Blacksmithing with the latest advancements in Hoof Care.
I work with Sporting and Performance Disciplines as well as Pleasure Horses. Extensive experience in therapeutic work gives me the edge in keeping your horses sound and in peak performance condition.

I recently relocated back to Florida so my Farrier Practice is based in Vero Beach Fl County. Im now taking new clients.

I am passionate about helping your Horse!

Reliable Service Since 1996.

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Serving Florida’s Treasure Coast with a Focus of Interest of the Health & Welfare of the Barefoot Horse. Rehabilitation, Laminitis, Founder, Transitioning Traditional Shoes to the Barefoot Lifestyle. EasyCare Boots Fitting & Sales. Composite Shoes, Clogs, Therapeutic Casting... See More

Trims
Hot shoeing
Cold shoeing
Emergency shoeing
Performance shoeing

I'M A GRADUATE OF FLORIDA SCHOOL OF HORSESHOEING.
I'M CERTIFIED W/ B.W.F.A. AND A.F.A.WHEN YOU NEED A FARRIER WHO DOES A GREAT JOB AND HAS REASONABLE PRICES ON TRIMING AND SHOEING.

Tom Boyland Farrier Service, Certified Journeyman Farrier with BWFA, serving Brevard since 1998, is welcoming new clients to the practice. Corrective and therapeutic professional shoeing and trimming of horses and donkeys. Competitive prices. Accepting cash or check. Call or text.... See More

I have years of experience with all styles of riding English and Western. I have been shoeing since i was young. I am certified. I offer Hot, Cold, and Corrective shoeing along with corrective and basic trims. My biggest strength is corrective shoeing. I am very good with lame horses along with young or abused horses. I have a very high patience level and can work as slow or as fast as needed. I do travel all over South FL. I go as far up as Tampa area on the west coast all the way down, and as far up as the Melbourne area on the east coast all the way down and anywhere between. I am very responsible about keeping horses on a schedule and calling clients back.... See More

STARK'S EQUINE SOLUTIONS FARRIER SERVICE

The long term soundness and usefulness of your horse depends on the quality of hoof care your horse receives over it's lifetime. Every horse benefits from being on a regular trimming or shoeing schedule, not from waiting until a shoe eventually falls off or a hoof chips before seeking help. Increasing periods between trims or shoes is a false economy and often result in expensive repair further down the road. Farrier science has progressed from the days when the village blacksmith was called to put shoes on horses to the here and now which encompasses so much more than just shoeing a horse. Science is a state of knowing. With a great body of scientific knowledge (Applied Equine Podiatry) to draw from and a refined scientific method to determine the best course of action, I am able to use my skills and knowledge set forth in the farrier science to improve the health and performance of horses.

I always expose the foot to proper environmental stimuli, making every effort to promote proper structure and function to develop and achieve high performance. I accept the fact that the horse has the innate ability to heal itself, and that domestication has caused imbalance and broken the golden rule of "Do No Harm." The Internal Arch is what I balance to, being able to visualize the foot within the hoof capsule during the trim or shoe application and provide the correct stimulus for proper growth. Stimulus being the primary factor, in respect to domestication as we know it today. Performance is achieved when each structure is capable of sustaining Dynamic Equilibrium of function for the demands asked of it (S+F=P).

When it comes to “barefoot trimming,” I'm really not sure what the fuss is all about? You can’t expect your horses to fare well on rocky or rough terrain when riding if they are only exposed to soft ground at home. It’s just not going to happen. The only solution here is to add some varied terrain into your pasture or riding areas. Pea gravel is a great way to do this and/or gradually increase your riding time on rough terrain on a consistent basis. If you are unable to condition your horses feet for use on varied terrain do him/her a favor and have them shod or at the very least hoof boots will be your best option.

Fundamentally, there is a lot of basic science lacking when it comes to trimming and shoeing horses. Options and the ability to think outside the box when it comes to dealing with horse hoof difficulties is paramount. One size does not fit all. When it comes to most things, this type of approach tends not to work well as many hoof-care providers have become complacent with simplicity.

If your horse goes well without shoes great! If your horse goes well with shoes, I think that's great, too!

At the end of the day your horse is going to tell you how things are going, at least if you're paying attention...

Serving the greater Central Florida area:

Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Orange, Osceola, Okeechobee, Seminole, Volusia and Brevard Counties.

Travel outside of these areas $0.30/mile.

Jason Stark, DAEP, MAEP, FAR

- Phone or text

Terms and Conditions

1. I work by appointment only and appointments are sacred. I will call/text if I am running late.

2. I conditionally guarantee my work.

3. I expect payment at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made. I accept cash, cheque, or credit card 2.75% swipe fee as payment.

4. I do not work on horses with chronic behavior problems.

5. I require a decent area in which to work.

6. First appointment I require a competent person to be present to handle the horse.... See More

Blacksmith Farrier- Trims, shoes, corrective shoeing, and more

Friendly Farrier. 15 years under horses. Most breeds. Vet references. Graduate Heartland Horseshoeing School. Founder work, corrective, etc. Serving central and north florida. Quiet and easy going with horses.

Hello, I am a graduate of Casey and Son Horseshoeing school and have 20 years experience shoeing and trimming horses and donkeys. I am also a graduate of The American School of Equine Dentistry and have 7 years experience floating horses from mini's to drafts and donkeys. I provide patient, nonaggressive handling of each animal and am happy to discuss your concerns or questions about your furry kids hoof and dental health. Please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have or to set up an appointment.... See More

Farrier services ALL breeds, ALL horses, ALL disciplines! I love what I do! you will be able to tell by how your horse looks and feels when im done. Advanced thrush care! Please call or text! Thanks!

A professional and prompt service