Dale R. Bates

Dale R. Bates, Percherons, Cincinnatus, NY, in the Central New York region near Syracuse. They have been breeding Percheron horses for more than fifteen years, maintain active membership in the National Percheron Registry, and follow a health testing schedule that includes annual hoof, dental, and vaccination assessments.

Their horses are raised outdoors on spacious pasture tracts with daily turnout, receive consistent handling from foals onward, and benefit from routine farrier and veterinary wellness checks coordinated with local specialists. The Bates family farm started more than two decades ago and reflects a long tradition of draft horse husbandry passed down through generations, blending practical experience with current best practices.

Each foal undergoes early socialization, basic groundwork, and exposure to driving harness to ensure they adapt smoothly whether destined for light farm work, recreational driving, or therapy programs. They emphasize gentle handling and steady temperaments, matching each horse’s strengths to its future handler’s needs and lifestyle. Visitors often comment on the horses’ calm dispositions and sturdy confirmation when touring the facility.