Joan Thomas

Joan Thomas is a Shire horse breeder in Pleasanton, CA, serving Alameda County and the East Bay near Oakland. With over fifteen years of experience, she participates in national equine registries and maintains a full panel of health screenings for each foal and adult horse. Her program emphasizes natural pasture turnout, daily gentle handling, and exposure to familiar farm sounds.

Horses are raised in family pasture settings alongside seniors and riding stock, receiving early socialization that supports calm temperaments and reliable ground manners. Joan’s background in therapeutic riding programs informs her patient approach to training, encouraging a steady foundation before any advanced work. Prospective owners appreciate her steady communication, thorough record keeping and invitation to visit the facility in Pleasanton to meet horses in everyday environments. Her mares and stallion are evaluated for conformation, movement and temperament before breeding, ensuring consistent quality across each generation.