Andrea Clifford

Andrea Clifford, Shire horse breeder in Lenoir, NC, works in Caldwell County and the foothills of the Blue Ridge near Hickory. She has been breeding Shire horses for over a decade and holds membership with the American Shire Horse Society, ensuring that each horse meets breed standards through regular health testing and open hock evaluations. The farm follows a pasture rotation schedule with heated shelters for winter months and daily handling practices that introduce foals to groundwork, light harness work, and gentle riding before they leave for new homes.

Careful selection of foundation bloodlines and attention to conformation have led to stock capable of both draft work and competitive performance at county fairs. The barn includes individual stalls and social turnout paddocks to balance safety and interaction among horses of different ages. Visitors often remark on the calm temperament of the foals and the breeder’s willingness to share insights on training and nutrition.