Dylan Wienke

Dylan Wienke and Connie Wienke are Percheron breeders in Sturgis, SD, in the Black Hills near Rapid City. They have bred draft horses for over a decade, maintaining membership in the Percheron Horse Association and adhering to recommended health testing protocols. The Wienkes co-manage a small herd of broodmares and a resident stallion, selecting stock for solid bone and gentle disposition. Each season brings a chance for prospective owners to visit the family-run ranch, where horses live on pasture and receive daily gentle handling.

Their program emphasizes sound conformation with regular farrier visits and annual veterinary screenings. Foals grow up alongside other livestock under open-sky paddocks with access to round-bale feeders. Early halter training and consistent routines help build trust and ease future handling. Visitors often note the calm demeanor of weanlings and mature horses, reflecting the Wienkes’ focus on natural horsemanship.