David Swope

David Swope, Percheron horse breeder in Homer, MI, serves Calhoun County in southwestern Michigan near Battle Creek. He has bred Percherons for more than 15 years with a focus on soundness, maintaining membership in the American Percheron Horse Association and following a routine health testing schedule that includes quarterly veterinary checks and annual wellness screenings. His horses live in heated barns connected to spacious paddocks, enjoying daily turnout on pasture and early handling sessions to encourage gentle temperaments.

The farm’s approach centers on consistent daily routines, social exposure for foals and retired broodmares, and collaboration with local farriers for hoof care. Several of his offspring have earned ribbons at county and state fairs, with judges commending their sturdy build and steady paces. Local trainers often note that these horses adjust quickly to farm life and form reliable partnerships that suit riding or light draft work.