Marlaena Hartness

Marlaena Hartness is a Shire horse breeder in Platteville, CO, serving northeastern Colorado near Denver. She works with the native draft breed using registry-backed programs and routine health testing to support conformation and overall soundness. Her commitment to maintaining clear bloodlines reflects a focus on both temperament and physical health. She has been involved with Shire horses for several years, participating in regional draft horse exhibitions and community farm days.

The herd lives on open pasture with dedicated turnout shelters, where foals receive daily handling to encourage trust and familiarization with human activity. Marlaena integrates gentle groundwork from an early age, aiming for calm, adaptable horses suited to farm or light driving work. Clients value the dependable dispositions and solid builds that characterize her breeding program, which draws on traditional draft horse methods. Her foals often show steady growth patterns and balanced gaits, attributes valued by small-scale farmers and enthusiasts alike.