Gail Lake

Gail Lake, Percheron horses, Frederic, WI, in northwestern Wisconsin near Eau Claire. She has been breeding Percheron horses for over two decades, holds membership in the American Percheron Horse Association, arranges regular veterinary screenings for common equine conditions, and selects breeding stock for sound conformation and temperament.

Her mares and foals graze year-round on rotational pastures with a run-in shed and access to freshwater springs. Foals are gently handled from birth and introduced to ground manners before weaning.

The farm’s quiet timbered acres offer a calm setting that reflects her respect for working-horse traditions. Several of her stallions carry national working-horse lineages prized by local draft enthusiasts. Young horses are introduced to harness work in a gradual program on soft ground and learn to respond to voice commands. Gail believes that steady handling and consistent attention help build confident animals suited to both farm work and public demonstrations.