Eileen Gess

Eileen Gess is a Percheron breeder in Brush Valley, PA in the Allegheny Mountains near Altoona. She brings over a decade of experience and is a member of the U.S. Percheron Horse Association, conducting annual soundness exams and health screenings. Located on a multi-generation family farm, her program emphasizes traditional draft-horse training grounded in respect and consistency. Foals are raised in open fields with morning turnout and early halter handling, encouraging confident temperaments and gentle manners.

Several of her horses have earned regional working horse titles at county fairs, and selected individuals serve as therapeutic riding mounts at a nearby equine center. Boarding stalls are cleaned daily, and mares and foals remain in family pastures to foster natural bonds. A veterinarian inspects each foal within 48 hours and a local farrier visits twice monthly to maintain hoof health, supporting performance on varied terrain. Reviews note her patient approach and clear communication during the training process.