Brian Swenson

Brian Swenson and Michelle Janssen are Percheron horse breeders in Stacyville, IA, northeast Iowa near Waterloo. They maintain long-standing commitments to breed improvement through registry membership and regular health testing. They raise their Percherons on pasture-based acreage with regular veterinary care and gentle handling from foal to maturity.

Their horses are known for calm temperaments suited to driving and farm work, reflecting the family’s dedication to steady, reliable bloodlines. The barn features spacious stalls and shaded loafing areas to promote socialization among the herd. Visitors by appointment may see foals interact in turnout and observe training sessions in the arena, along with horses grazing on open paddocks. Their breeding program emphasizes balanced conformation and willingness to work, attributes important for partnerships in agriculture and recreation. The couple’s decades of combined farm experience inform daily routines and ensure each horse receives individual attention.