Elisa Merrell

Elisa Merrell raises Shire horses in Cody, WY, Park County and the Bighorn Basin near Billings. With years of experience and membership in equine registries, she follows recommended health-screening practices for Shire horses to support strong, long-lived bloodlines.

Each foal grows up in open pastures with daily turnout and gentle handling from an early age, helping them develop a calm nature and solid groundwork skills. Adult horses live in family-style herds, rotating between pasture and a climate-controlled barn to ensure comfort through Wyoming seasons. The breeding program emphasizes sound conformation and willing temperaments ideal for draft work and carriage-driving.

Owners often note the horses’ steady disposition and resilience under challenging conditions. Merrell’s commitment to selective pairing and ongoing education ensures each generation builds on the strengths of its predecessors. Stable visits by a veterinarian and farrier are scheduled at regular intervals, and careful records track growth milestones.