Duane Haywood

Duane Haywood is a breeder of Haflinger horses in Lansing, Michigan. He has been raising Haflingers for more than a decade, maintains active participation in national equine registries, and conducts annual veterinary evaluations and genetic health screenings for all breeding stock. His program emphasizes gentle handling from foaling under his watchful eye and daily turnout on well-managed pastures edged by woodlands. Foals are socialized through regular family interaction and learn basic groundwork, halter training, and trail exposure before joining seasonal training rounds.

Year-round, the horses enjoy clean barns with fresh straw bedding, sheltered paddocks, and free-choice access to mineral-balanced forage. The farm itself sits on rolling terrain in central Michigan, offering a calm environment and varied footing for developing balanced temperaments. Several of his horses have gone on to therapy programs and adaptive riding lessons, reflecting their steady dispositions and willingness to please. Reviewers often note Duane’s patience, clear communication about bloodlines, and the horses’ sturdy builds, a sign of his practical approach to breed preservation.