Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith and Bob Smith, Percheron horses, Plainview, MN, southeastern Minnesota near Rochester. They have been raising Percheron horses for over a decade and are members of the Percheron Horse Association of America. Their bloodlines undergo routine health testing for genetic conditions and soundness. Foals grow up in spacious pastures with daily handling and turnout alongside adult mares for a gentle temperament.

Their barn opens onto paddocks with seasonal shelters, and they follow rotational grazing to maintain pasture health. A balanced diet of oat and alfalfa hay supports steady growth, complemented by regular farrier and veterinary care and a seasonal parasite control program. The farm traces back three generations of draft horse breeding, and its Percherons have won ribbons at state and regional agricultural fairs. They also offer foundation driving instruction and their horses often appear in parades throughout the region.