Lauren Matisz

Lauren Matisz, Shire horses, North Tonawanda, NY, is based in Western New York near Buffalo. She has been breeding Shire horses for several years and is a member of the American Shire Horse Society with routine health screening for draft horse conditions. Her horses graze on pasture land and have early handling to encourage calm temperaments before they join working or show programs.

The farm’s strong turnout schedule and regular farrier visits reflect a focus on lifelong hoof health. Several of the foals have placed at regional agricultural shows and local draft horse demonstrations.

Visitors often note the farm’s steady gaits and patient nature, traits valued in draft horses. Each horse is housed in a clean stall with daily turnout and receives a balanced diet tailored to support draft frame strength. Foals learn gentle handling from an early age and mingle with adult horses to build confidence in varied environments.