Deborah Parkins

Deborah Parkins breeds Percheron horses in Mount Crawford, VA, in the Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg. Parkins is a longtime member of recognized equine registries and has maintained thorough health testing and pedigree records. Her approach to breeding emphasizes balanced conformation and steady temperaments, informed by years of hands-on experience in farm and barn management.

The horses live on rotational pasture with shelter access and daily handling to support calm behavior and early socialization. Foals benefit from routine veterinary checkups and exposure to light groundwork before weaning. A focus on traditional breeding practices and attentive care has resulted in Percherons that consistently perform in local draft-horse shows.

Parkins conducts regular hoof care and dental exams to ensure each horse’s well-being, and the farm’s layout includes open fields and shaded paddocks to accommodate seasonal needs. Several of Parkins’s Percherons have earned ribbons at regional draft competitions, reflecting consistent soundness and temperament.