Hattie Westerfeld

Hattie Westerfeld raises Shire horses in Batesville, IN, in Ripley County and the greater Cincinnati area. She participates in local and national breed association events and adheres to routine health screening to support each horse’s sound development. Foals are handled gently each day from birth in spacious, shaded pastures, and mature horses enjoy a balanced routine of turnout and stall time.

Hattie’s approach blends traditional husbandry with gentle groundwork and positive reinforcement to foster confident, adaptable animals. Yearlings receive structured groundwork sessions to prepare them for riding, driving and basic trail skills. Her farm occupies rolling acres dotted with oak trees where horses graze on mixed grasses and receive regular farrier and dental care. Horses undergo routine vaccinations and individualized feeding plans based on age, workload and health status. Families have praised the gentle nature of these horses and their readiness for light farm work or introductory riding.