Crystal Ackerman

Crystal Ackerman breeds Percheron horses in Lancaster, WI, in southwestern Wisconsin near Dubuque. She has been working with draft horses for twelve years and is a member of the Percheron Horse Association, with all breeding stock DNA-tested for known disorders and complete health records maintained for every animal. Each animal receives annual veterinary examinations and follows a nutritional program of locally sourced grains and mineral supplements. Stallion barns and mare pastures are separated to ensure controlled breeding while foals socialize in open paddocks.

They receive daily gentle handling from weanlings, focusing on ground work to build confidence. A recent review praised their calm temperaments and sound structure. Crystal draws on her family’s decades-long history as stable managers to guide her patient routines, and several offspring have earned ribbons in county fair draft horse competitions. Her approach blends traditional farm values with modern welfare standards.