Chad Oakes

Chad Oakes breeds Percheron horses in Pikeville, TN, in Bledsoe County and the Cumberland Plateau near Chattanooga. With several years of experience, he maintains membership in national draft horse associations and oversees routine health testing for all stock.

His horses live on pasture-based paddocks, with daily turnout and early handling to foster calm temperaments. Several of his Percheron mares have produced foals that placed in regional performance shows, reflecting a steady commitment to sound conformation.

Foals are raised alongside mature geldings and receive daily handling beginning in the first week of life, helping them adapt smoothly to harness and farm work. Chad’s small-scale setting allows for individualized care, and he welcomes veterinary visits and farrier checks on a regular schedule to ensure each horse thrives. He tracks lineage records meticulously and shares health certificates for hips and joints upon request. Visits are arranged by appointment so interested parties may observe training sessions and see the horses in a natural setting.