Joanie Quirk

Joanie Quirk is a breeder of Shire horses in Thermopolis, WY, Hot Springs County near Casper. She adheres to American Shire Horse Association guidelines and her stock undergoes annual veterinary screenings, including soundness exams, dental checks, and metabolic evaluations. Quirk’s program emphasizes careful selection for conformation, balance, and temperament to support sound development and versatility.

Her horses live on expansive, well-drained pastures with regular turnout and daily handling to encourage gentle dispositions and confidence under saddle or harness. They receive a diet tailored for large draft breeds, featuring locally sourced quality hay, balanced grain rations, and mineral supplements. Foals are introduced to grooming, basic ground training, and early desensitization shortly after birth and evaluated for structure and movement before placement.

Stalls are bedded with soft shavings and cleaned daily to promote hoof and respiratory health in all seasons. Mares and foals are monitored in a turn-out paddock adjacent to the main barn for easy observation and quick response if needed.