Gary G. Counts

Gary G. Counts breeds Percheron horses in Steelville, MO, in the Ozark Mountains near Springfield. He has dedicated more than a decade to working with draft horses and holds registrations with recognized equine associations.

His Percherons are raised on spacious pastures with access to shelter year-round, and daily handling starts in their first week. All breeding stock undergoes annual veterinary exams and genetic screening for common draft horse conditions. Foals benefit from a pasture-based program that includes varied forage and supervised socialization to nurture balanced development.

The farm’s roots stretch back generations, and recent years have seen several of his Percherons excel in regional driving and farm showcase events. Visitors by appointment may observe daily routines and learn about the breed’s characteristics, and reviewers have noted the horses’ steady dispositions and solid conformation. Young horses routinely receive basic ground training to introduce hitching and carriage pulling under gentle guidance.