Craig M. Patterson

Craig M. Patterson, Percheron horses, Saint Ansgar, IA, in Mitchell County near Waterloo. He has been raising Percherons for over fifteen years on the family farm, participates in national registry programs, and follows industry-standard health evaluations for draft horses. Rooted in a family tradition dating back to the 1980s, the farm blends old-school draft horse values with modern husbandry practices.

The farm emphasizes pasture-based living, balanced nutrition, and daily socialization to foster calm, well-mannered animals from foal to maturity. His broodstock and young stock rotate through spacious paddocks and cozy stalls, ensuring consistent handling and exposure to farm chores from an early age. Patterson’s Percherons have earned recognition for solid bone structure and gentle temperaments, attributes valued by both smallholders and show competitors. Clients often note timely communication and ongoing support as part of the breeder’s commitment to each horse’s lifelong well-being.