Mark W. Helmuth

Mark W. Helmuth and Dorcas Helmuth, Percheron breeders in Bloomfield, Iowa, Davis County and Southeastern Iowa near Des Moines. They follow registry health screenings and conform to breed association guidelines to support sound bloodlines.

Their Percherons spend their days grazing open pastures and receiving daily groundwork, fostering a calm temperament and solid foundation. The Helmuths’ farm combines traditional husbandry with up-to-date care routines, offering gentle draft horses suited for driving, farm work and light traction. Visitors often note the horses’ steady gaits and social confidence, reflecting the couple’s emphasis on early handling and consistent turnout across family-run pastures.

They raise foals in small groups to encourage early social bonds, transitioning youngsters gradually into groundwork, ride and drive conditioning as they mature. Regular veterinary checkups, balanced nutrition plans and scheduled turnout support the herd’s soundness at each life stage. Their approachable guidance helps first-time draft horse owners feel confident during the purchase process.