Heather Elliott

Heather Elliott, Percheron horses, Mount Pleasant, IA, in southeastern Iowa near Iowa City, breeds gentle draft prospects. She has participated in the American Percheron Society for more than a decade and screens foals for conformation, soundness and temperament through routine veterinary evaluations. Horses are raised on rotational pasture, receive regular farrier care and dental checks, and learn groundwork, traffic exposure and basic hitch work from an early age.

Her family’s century-old farmstead reflects generations of draft breeding knowledge, and its rich loamy soil supports healthy pasture growth. All breeding stock undergoes annual Coggins testing and receives balanced nutrition formulated to support growth, reproductive health and muscle development. Many graduates have gone on to farm, show ring and therapeutic riding roles, with owners often noting their steady gaits and easy-going nature. This long-term approach to selective breeding and early socialization helps ensure each Percheron prospect adapts confidently to varied working environments.