Big Oak Farm'S

Big Oak Farm’S Percheron breeding program is located in Clare, MI, within Clare County in central Michigan near Lansing. Samuel Ray Miller has bred draft horses for over a decade and maintains membership in recognized draft horse associations after health-screening his foundation stock. All breeding stock undergoes annual veterinary exams and regular farrier visits to ensure sound conformation and longevity.

Foals spend their first weeks in a sheltered barn with daily handling, gentle exposure to new sights and sounds and an open view of grazing pastures. Stallions and mares share roomy paddocks under century-old oaks, where consistent turnout supports strong bone development and calm temperaments. Each foal is registered with the Percheron Horse Association and has access to balanced nutrition drawn from locally sourced oats and hay.

Visitors often note the farm’s relaxed rhythm and detailed feedback emphasizes the horses’ steady gaits and friendly dispositions.