Makayla O'Neil

Makayla O'Neil is a Percheron horse breeder in Wayne, MI, in southeast Michigan near Detroit. She has been active in Percheron breeding for nearly a decade, holds membership with the Percheron Horse Association, and follows recommended health testing for heritable conditions. Her Percherons grow up on rolling pastures and receive daily handling to support steady temperaments. Each foal undergoes a basic health screening and early temperament evaluation before joining its pasture herd.

Her approach balances practical training in quiet arenas with turnout that encourages natural movement and social bonds among the horses. Nutrition plans are tailored to support growth and durability in draft work, and simple farrier care is scheduled from weaning onward. Clients often note the horses’ gentle nature and solid bone structure during farm visits. The farm’s historic barn and open paddocks reflect a respect for traditional practices and a focus on animal wellbeing.