Anthony Putney

Anthony Putney, Percherons, Joplin, MO, operates in the Ozarks near Springfield. He has been breeding percherons for over a decade, maintaining membership in recognized draft horse associations and ensuring each horse undergoes scheduled veterinary exams and hoof care.

He raises his horses on mixed grass pastures with access to shelter, focusing on early socialization and hands-on training to develop a calm, reliable temperament. His commitment to sound conformation and patient handling reflects a family tradition of using draft horses for light farm work. Many owners remark on the gentle disposition and solid structure of his foals.

Foals are handled from infancy, weighed monthly and introduced to basic groundwork before leaving the farm, ensuring they join homes with confidence in their training. The farm’s broodmares and stallions live in rotational paddocks under careful watch, with feed rations tailored to breeding stages. Visitors often note the farm’s welcoming atmosphere and the natural confidence of the young horses.