J & A Farms

J & A Farms is a Percheron horse breeder in Bay City, MI, part of the Great Lakes Bay Region near Saginaw. James Bellor has developed the farm’s reputation over more than 15 years, working closely with national Percheron horse associations and ensuring all animals receive routine veterinary screening and breed-specific health checks.

Horses are raised in open pasture with sheltered run-in sheds, allowing them to graze and socialize in small herds before transitioning to individual turnout paddocks. J & A Farms emphasizes early handling to build trust and introduces foals to basic groundwork under calm supervision, reflecting its belief in patient, hands-on stewardship.

Past show entries have earned consistent placings at state fairs and regional draft horse exhibitions, underscoring the farm’s steady dedication to sound conformation and reliable temperaments. Each year a limited number of yearlings is offered to homes that value the breed’s calm nature and work-ready aptitude.