James A. O'Neil

James A. O’Neil, Percheron horse breeder in Almira, WA, is based in Lincoln County and the Pacific Northwest near Spokane. He has bred Percheron horses for several years and registers each foal with the national association, following recommended health testing guidelines.

His horses are raised on pasture with daily handling from weaning to ensure steady temperament and sound development. James tends the farm on family land that nestles among oak woodlands, offering a calm setting for foals to socialize with older stock.

Routine farrier visits and balanced forage programs support each horse’s well-being, and horses often appear at local plowing days and community fairs. Visitors note the horses’ calm curiosity and quick ability to learn draft tasks. The breeding program emphasizes structural soundness and steady gait, traits valued in both farm work and light driving. Study of lineage ensures foals inherit temperament and build suited for multiple uses.