Chris Straube

Chris Straube breeds Percheron in Center, MO, in Ralls County and the St. Louis area near St. Louis. He has been raising draft horses for several years and belongs to the American Percheron Horse Association, conducting routine health evaluations and following recommended breeding guidelines. He prioritizes sound conformation and even temperaments when selecting stallion and mare pairings.

Foals are handled daily from birth to encourage friendly, confident temperaments, and adults graze on open pasture with shelter available year-round. Horses retire in comfortable stalls with regular farrier care and dental checks. Gentle groundwork and driving lessons help horses build confidence, and some have appeared at county fairs and other agricultural events. Owners note the horses’ steady disposition and responsive work ability and praise the clean stalls and generous turnout paddocks. A quiet stretch of riverfront pasture offers a calm setting that supports regular exercise and mental well-being.