Heather Johnston

Heather Johnston breeds Percheron horses in Somerville, TN, West Tennessee near Memphis. With more than a decade of experience, she adheres to national draft horse registry health protocols and participates in regular lineage inspections.

Her herd grazes on open pastures, rotates fields for optimal forage, and receives daily handling to build a calm and cooperative temperament. Johnston continues a family tradition of draft horse farming that spans three generations, blending old hands-on methods with careful record keeping. Local trainers often visit to assess pulling aptitude and bloodlines, and neighbors note the horses’ steady gait and gentle presence in the barnyard.

Her approach balances free-range turnout with targeted training sessions, resulting in well-mannered horses suited for farm work or carriage shows. Foals remain with their dams in a sheltered paddock until they join group turnout for social development. Bloodwork and regular veterinary exams support sound growth, and farrier visits are scheduled every six weeks to maintain balanced hooves.