Mark S. Burley

Mark S. Burley, Percheron horses, Newark, NY in Wayne County and the Finger Lakes near Rochester, is an experienced breeder. He has been raising Percheron horses for more than two decades, participating in national associations and performing routine health screening under the guidance of local veterinarians. His farm provides spacious pastures and well-ventilated barns where foals and adult horses form close bonds and learn through gentle handling.

A focus on early socialization prepares these draft horses for a variety of riding and light-driving work that reflects the breed’s calm disposition. The farm’s crop rotations and pasture management support strong hooves and muscle development. He combines traditional breeding knowledge with ongoing hoof care workshops to nurture healthy, well-tempered horses suited to both work and leisure.

He monitors nutrition year-round, offering balanced hay and grain rations tailored to seasonal needs. Many owners report that these Percherons adapt quickly to trail and farm work, reflecting steady dispositions and robust health.