Mar-Kar Farms Percherons

Mar-Kar Farms Percherons raises Percheron horses in Sully, IA, in Jasper County near Des Moines. With over a decade of breeding experience, Mark and Karla Decook are members of the American Percheron Horse Association and follow regular health screening protocols for soundness.

The farm’s horses graze on native grass pastures and receive daily turnout alongside careful handling from foaling through training. Their breeding program balances traditional draft traits with calm temperaments suited for both farm work and show circuits. Routine farrier visits and a diet enriched with locally grown oats support healthy growth and sound hooves. A recent visitor described the foals as curious and steady, reflecting the farm’s focus on early socialization.

Mar-Kar Farms began on family land in the early 2000s, blending Mark’s draft horse heritage with Karla’s interest in equine-assisted activities. Their approachable Percherons have since drawn attention from local therapy programs and small-scale farmers.