Frances Lindsay Turner

Frances Lindsay Turner breeds Shire horses in Watertown, MN, serving Carver County and the Twin Cities near Minneapolis. Turner has years of experience, registers each foal with the American Shire Horse Society and completes regular health screenings for hip and joint evaluation.

Her Shire horses graze on spacious pastures beside the family barn, where daily handling and socialization begin from an early age. Each mare and foal spend nights in protected barn stalls to encourage secure bonding, and routine farrier visits help maintain strong hooves. Turner emphasizes a stress-free environment with annual veterinary checkups to support sound development.

The farm honors traditional draft horse breeding methods alongside modern welfare standards, and several horses have placed at county agricultural fairs. Prospective owners often note the calm disposition and solid conformation of Turner’s foals. Many of her horses go on to versatile roles, from light farm work to local exhibition circuits.