Daniel Cantrell

Daniel Cantrell, Percheron horses, Sulligent, AL, in northwest Alabama near Tuscaloosa, operates a family farm grounded in careful breeding. He follows breed association standards with balanced bloodlines, routine health screenings and annual evaluations by regional veterinarians.

Foals receive daily handling from birth and learn basic groundwork before spending long days on pasture and turnout paddocks. The farm’s open-air stalls and seasoned pastures promote soundness and calm temperaments suited for harness work, trail riding or light draft duties. Seasonal farrier visits and on-site evaluations by local specialists support each horse’s conformation and long-term health.

Visitors appreciate the steady dispositions and sturdy build across Cantrell’s Percherons, reflecting a thoughtful breeding program developed over years of hands-on experience. Each year Cantrell welcomes experienced handlers to review gait and conformation during spring evaluations. His approach balances modern husbandry with respect for draft-horse traditions, ensuring Percherons that thrive in farm or recreational settings.