Kathy Sorensen

Kathy Sorensen, Shire horse breeder in Thermopolis, WY, Hot Springs County in the Big Horn Basin near Casper. She has cared for Shire horses for over 15 years and maintains membership in the American Shire Horse Association, ensuring each horse is screened for common equine health concerns.

Foals and adults live in pasture-based paddocks with regular handling from an early age. Kathy emphasizes gentle training and socialization, having had positive experiences placing horses in family and farm settings. Her farm includes a heated tack room and a custom round pen for evaluating movement and temperament.

Several horses have gone on to enjoy driving and in-hand competition, reflecting the breeding program’s focus on balanced conformation and calm disposition. Regular veterinary and farrier care support her horses’ long-term soundness, with dental and lameness evaluations scheduled annually. Her selection of bloodlines emphasizes both height and gentle temperament suited for pleasure driving and light draft work.