Calvin Shatto

Calvin Shatto is a Shire horse breeder in Dillsburg, PA, York County and south-central Pennsylvania near Harrisburg.

He has spent over a decade working with draft horses, is involved with national breed associations and attends annual symposiums. He follows standards from national equine registries, including regular veterinary screenings and soundness exams. Calvin regularly attends educational seminars on equine nutrition and farriery to stay current on best practices. His Shire horses live on open pastures with daily turnout, socialized among neighbors’ livestock and introduced early to grooming and gentle handling. The farm’s facilities include climate-controlled stalls and a turnout paddock for gradual training.

Several of his horses have appeared at county fairs and community events, where they are noted for calm temperaments and steady willingness. Visitors appreciate that the horses are raised in family settings, where attention to imprinting and consistent routines supports reliable, steady-mannered animals across ages.