Codie Starr Goforth

Codie Starr Goforth raises Percheron horses in Taylorsville, NC, in Alexander County and the Blue Ridge foothills near Hickory. She has over a decade of experience and follows industry best practices, including regular health screenings and careful blood-typing before every breeding cycle. Her breeding stock live full pasture-based lives with daily handling to foster calm temperaments and strong bonds with people.

Operating a small family farm, she tailors foundation training to each horse’s disposition, gently introducing them to halter, grooming and harness work. Foals learn to navigate varied terrain and observe adult Percherons, promoting balanced muscle development and sound hooves. Horses are regularly present at local community farm days, offering gradual exposure to crowds, noise and cart demonstrations. Many owners note the steady work ethic and calm demeanor of her Percherons, well suited to both driving and light farm tasks.