James Dierberg

James Dierberg and Mary Dierberg raise Shire horses in Saint Louis, MO, in Eastern Missouri near Kansas City. They have been active members of the American Shire Horse Association and follow the breed council’s health screening recommendations. They also participate in regional draft horse gatherings and maintain detailed records of lineage and performance metrics.

The farm has bred and trained draft horses for more than two decades, serving family farms, therapeutic programs and small-scale producers. Horses receive daily turnout and alfalfa hay with balanced grains, and routine vaccination, dental exams and farrier visits ensure long-term soundness.

The farm’s setting includes a winter barn where mares and foals bond, and rotational paddocks encourage healthy pasture growth. Their horses are known for steady dispositions, making them well suited to carriage events, farm demonstrations and beginner-friendly handling. Routine evaluations by local veterinarians and farriers support each horse’s development.