Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith, Percherons, Livingston, LA, operates his breeding farm in Livingston Parish and the Florida Parishes near Baton Rouge. He has many years of experience raising Percheron horses according to guidelines from national equine associations, and he arranges regular health screenings for all breeding stock.

His horses live in open pastures with daily turnout, and they receive consistent handling from foalhood to encourage calm temperaments and positive social bonds. Facilities include spacious paddocks, covered stalls and climate-controlled shelters to help horses adjust comfortably through Louisiana’s warm summers and cooler winters. He follows careful conformation assessments and selective pairing to maintain strength, soundness and the gentle nature valued by draft-horse enthusiasts.

He takes pride in early groundwork sessions with each foal to build trust and familiarity with equipment, easing its transition to farm work or local shows. His commitment to balanced development and well-being has earned repeated positive feedback from trainers and local equestrians.