Jesse Birkenholz

Jesse Birkenholz is a Shire horse breeder in Hopkins, MO, northwest Missouri near Kansas City. Birkenholz adheres to the breed standards outlined by national Shire associations, maintains detailed health records for each foal, and schedules routine veterinary evaluations and farrier visits. Foals are raised with daily pasture turnout and stall access, introduced to halter and ground manners within days of birth, and socialized alongside adult horses to build confidence. This approach supports sound physical development and prepares each animal for a range of activities, whether draft work, driving, or in-hand showing.

Their farm features rotational grazing pastures bordered by mature shade trees, a climate-controlled foaling stall, and a turnout paddock designed to encourage natural movement. Young stock benefit from daily handling by familiar caretakers, exposure to farm machinery at a safe distance, and gradual introduction to trailers and farrier work. Owners often note the horses’ even temper and substantial, yet willing, strength as reflections of careful selection and consistent care from birth.