Bobby Erwin Henson

Bobby Erwin Henson, Percheron horses, Gravois Mills, MO, is a breeder in the Lake of the Ozarks near Jefferson City. Henson has worked with Percheron breeding for more than a decade, follows Percheron Horse Association guidelines and maintains veterinary-supervised health programs, including annual dental and vaccination schedules.

His horses live in pasture-based herds with daily turnout and early handling to encourage calm temperaments. Foals receive structured halter training and exposure to farm routines long before weaning, aiming for social, well-adjusted animals. The facility includes spacious barns, individual stalls and feed plans suited to draft horses’ nutritional needs. The breeding program emphasizes sound structure and willingness to work, preserving draft horse traditions. Visitors often remark on the horses’ steady dispositions, balanced conformation and gentle approach. Henson’s transparent recordkeeping and respect for Percheron heritage reinforce his place in the regional equine community.