Dorene L. Horton

Dorene L. Horton is a Percheron breeder in Youngsville, NC, serving Franklin County and the Research Triangle near Raleigh. She has worked closely with national Percheron registry programs and follows recommended veterinary protocols to ensure the health and structural soundness of her horses.

Her hands-on approach begins at birth, with foals spending daily time in pastures for early socialization, while adult horses rotate through well-maintained stalls, paddocks and access to grazing on hand-selected forage. Clients often remark on the even temperament and sturdy build of her Percherons, qualities that reflect the farm’s two-generation history of careful selection and attentive stewardship. Horton participates in regional draft horse showcases, contributing to conservation of draft breeds and sharing her knowledge with fellow enthusiasts at local educational events.

Her facility features clean bedding, seasonal shelter and regular veterinary wellness checks to promote longevity and sound movement in every horse she breeds.