Lisa Banga Graham

Lisa Banga Graham is a Shire horse breeder in Watseka, IL, serving eastern Illinois near Chicago. She has been working with Shire horses for several years and holds membership in a national draft horse registry, with regular health screenings for all foals and adults.

On her family-run farm, horses live in pasture-rich paddocks and enjoy daily turnout, with young stock socialized through gentle handling from weaning onward. Her approach emphasizes calm temperaments and sound structure, reflecting a tradition of draft horse breeding that stretches back generations. Clients note the gentle nature of her foals and the thoughtful guidance she offers throughout the placement process. Veterinary checkups, farrier visits, and free-choice mineral supplements are part of their daily routine to support proper growth and sound hoof development. Whether raising foals for driving, riding, or light farm work, she aims to preserve the breed’s gentle spirit alongside its strength.