John Ames

John Ames is a Percheron horse breeder in Scottsdale, AZ in Maricopa County near Phoenix. With more than a decade of experience he has focused on selective breeding through American Percheron Horse Association registration and routine health testing for joint and hoof integrity.

His mares and foals are raised on open pasture, where they learn gentle handling and hoof care across all seasons. By blending traditional farm practices with community-based schooling events, he ensures each horse grows accustomed to varied riders and working roles. A consistent review from local trainers praises the even temperaments and sturdy conformation that reflect his steady, hands-on approach to breeding. He maintains small herd sizes to deliver personalized care and works with equine therapists to introduce veterans and riders with disabilities to the horses’ calm dispositions. All animals live in climate-adapted shelters with hay feeders and turnout paddocks shaded by native mesquite and palo verde trees.