Mark S.

Mark S. and Mary H. Linz, Percherons, Stacy, MN, Chisago County and the Twin Cities near Minneapolis. They have been breeding Percherons for several years and, as members of the American Percheron Horse Association, adhere to registry guidelines and maintain routine health checks with annual soundness exams, dental care and vaccination updates. Their Percherons enjoy rotation among mixed forage pastures and open loafing areas, receive early stall-side handling, and live in a social herd setup that fosters calm temperaments around people and other livestock.

Barn facilities combine insulated stalls with bedding blends chosen for comfort, adjacent paddocks for winter turnout, and well-ventilated grooming aisles to support horses through Minnesota’s variable seasons. Nutrition plans include high-fiber forage supplemented by trace mineral blocks and regular pasture soil testing to balance nutrient profiles. Foals often mature into steady driving partners or gentle riding horses for farm work, therapeutic programs, and local exhibitions across the Midwest. They maintain ties with regional breeders to encourage genetic diversity, share best practices, and uphold responsible breeding standards within the local agricultural community.