Allen Gilmore

Allen Gilmore and Barbara Gilmore are Percheron breeders in Pipestone, MN, southwestern Minnesota near Sioux Falls. They began breeding Percheron horses more than ten years ago, maintaining registrations with the Percheron Horse Association and ensuring their stock receives recommended soundness exams.

All breeding stock undergoes regular veterinary checks, including joint and respiratory evaluations to support long-term soundness. Their horses are raised on rotational pasture systems, with a focus on daily handling to promote calm, confident dispositions. The farm sits on rolling grasslands overlooking native prairie remnants, offering a serene environment that contributes to natural conditioning. Visitors often remark on the approachable nature of the team and the attentive care given to each horse, reflecting the breeders’ emphasis on well-being.

They also serve on the statewide Minnesota Percheron association board, hosting educational clinics and supporting youth engagement in draft horse shows.