Karson Henke

Karson Henke breeds Percheron horses in New Salem, ND, in Morton County and the Missouri River Valley near Bismarck. Drawing on years of experience, Henke maintains routine veterinary care for every horse and follows standards set by national Percheron associations. Henke’s breeding program emphasizes sound structure and a calm disposition.

Horses are raised on spacious pastures with regular turnout and introduced to lead work and basic training soon after weaning. Lineage is carefully documented, with mares and stallions selected for athletic ability and gentle temperaments suited to both farm work and competitive driving. Visitors to the farm often note the attentive care and the horses’ steady demeanor in group settings. Henke’s background in agriculture informs a hands-on approach, ensuring each foal grows up accustomed to humans and herd life.

The farm sits on rolling grasslands beside a century-old barn, offering foals a stable, low-stress environment year-round and earning praise from local horse enthusiasts and area 4-H participants.