El Sela Ranch, LLC

El Sela Ranch, LLC breeds Shire horses in Savannah, MO, in Andrew County and northwest Missouri near Kansas City.

The ranch has been raising Shire horses for over a decade with membership in the American Shire Horse Association, and all breeding stock undergoes routine veterinary exams and farrier care. They maintain a carefully selected herd to promote bone density and gentle disposition, traits the breed is known for. Grazing areas are rotated seasonally to maintain pasture health and balanced nutrition. Foals spend their first months in spacious paddocks under attentive observation to support natural growth.

Daily groundwork begins early to encourage trust and responsiveness. Several of the ranch’s horses have earned ribbons at regional draft horse shows, reflecting a focus on strength and trainability. Owner Kurt Loeffelholz emphasizes patient handling, ensuring each horse transitions smoothly to farm life or light driving work.