OUR STORY
Tim Kriz, an eighth generation family farrier comes from a long line of horseshoers. Tim's grandfather came to this country as an immigrant from Czechoslovakia, and settled in the Naugatuck Valley of Southwestern Connecticut where he found his skills as a farrier in immediate demand. Tim's father & uncle started the Kriz business & the family is still there and still shoeing horses. Where breed preference is concerned, Tim's breed of choice are Percherons. He also has been a formidable competitor at the big shows in the Northeast.
Tim Kriz
Joe Kriz (U.J.) and Johnny Kriz, both seventh generation family farriers were world renown for their farrier abilities and horsemanship. They were famous for their part in re-establishing the draft horse industry in the Northeast during the 1950's and 1960's. They were also recognized for shoeing Japan's Emperor, Hirahito's white Arabian stallion during their duty in WWII and also shod many celebrities' horses, including the famous Budweiser® horses.
Joe Kriz
Johnny Kriz
