Danny Schnepel

Danny Schnepel raises Percheron horses in Hancock, Iowa, in Winnebago County and north-central Iowa near Mason City, offering a foundation of gentle draft work and steady temperament. He follows established health screening standards and maintains registry participation to support breed integrity, with transparent records tracing each foal’s parentage and conformation evaluations.

His Percherons are nurtured on open pasture, benefiting from daily handling and early socialization alongside other farm animals, which encourages confidence and adapts them to varied work environments. Seasonal turnout in spacious paddocks, combined with routine farrier visits and veterinary checkups, ensures each horse develops sound hooves and overall health before entering any training ring.

Several of his draft horses have been noted at county fairs for calm dispositions and reliable performance, reflecting the consistent temperament he fosters with patient mentorship and structured groundwork. The farm’s balanced approach to draft horse breeding blends respect for traditional practices with careful oversight, aiming to produce Percherons well suited to both agricultural work and community demonstration roles.