Dustin Summitt

Dustin Summitt is a shire horse breeder in Pesotum, IL, in Champaign County and Central Illinois near Champaign. He has been raising shire horses for more than ten years and follows guidelines set by recognized associations to ensure sound breeding and routine health screening.

His horses graze on open pastures and share time in a farmyard where they interact with visitors and other animals under calm supervision. He collaborates with local veterinarians to monitor growth and joint health, and early handling is woven into daily routines to promote steady temperaments. Guests at county fairs and educational events often learn from his presentations on shire horse genetics and care.

Each foal is introduced to basic ground manners before moving to turnout, and mares receive individual attention during recovery and weaning. Dustin values the breed’s historic role as a working horse and aims to uphold traits of substance, willingness, and steady gait in every foal.