Frank Despain

Frank Despain, Percheron horses, Heber, AZ, lies in Navajo County and the White Mountains near Show Low. Despain has bred Percheron horses for more than ten years and is a member of the American Percheron Horse Association, ensuring routine veterinary care, health testing and DNA screening. His animals graze in family pastures, receive daily handling from foaling to training and live in open shelters that encourage natural movement.

This low-stress approach includes halter breaking in a round pen and gradual introduction to harness work. He maintains a small-scale breeding herd to ensure each mare and foal gets individual attention, reflecting a family-oriented farm culture. Many of his foals have earned ribbons at county and regional fairs, and several graduates serve in therapeutic riding programs. Feedback from local owners highlights the horses’ steady nature and durable build. Clients praise the consistent conformation and gentle disposition that distinguish Despain’s stock.