Ellen Van Dasselaar

Ellen Van Dasselaar, Shire horse breeder, Comanche, TX, raises stock in Comanche County and Central Texas near Fort Worth.

With over fifteen years of experience, she is a member of the American Shire Horse Association and follows recommended health protocols, including regular veterinary exams and routine farrier care. Her horses live in pasture-based environments with daily turnout and receive early handling to build calm temperaments. Mares and foals stay together in family paddocks until weaning, and foals are exposed to gentle handling that encourages confidence around people and equipment.

Her farm traces back three generations of livestock stewardship and reflects a focus on traditional working-horse values. Each horse receives individualized training grounded in respect, whether for pleasure riding or draft work. Fall shows and local fairs are welcoming venues where her horses demonstrate strength and composure, earning positive feedback from judges and fellow exhibitors. Prospective owners appreciate her thoughtful approach to matching horses with individual goals and building lasting partnerships.