Marlene Julia Ross

Marlene Julia Ross is a Percheron horse breeder in Darrington, WA, in Snohomish County and the Cascade foothills near Seattle. She follows widely recognized breeding guidelines, including regular, periodic health testing for genetic conditions common in draft horses. Her involvement with regional and national equine associations supports her commitment to ethical breeding standards.

Her Percherons live in pasture-based environments and receive daily handling to support early socialization and well-mannered behavior. Stalls are bedded with straw and cleaned daily to provide a comfortable, hygienic resting area. The farm’s approach to foal development emphasizes calm exposure to farm equipment and basic ground training. Clients often note the gentle temperaments and solid conformation of her horses in reviews. Visitors to the farm find a relaxed setting where the emphasis on consistent, individualized care is visible in the horses’ healthy coats and responsive nature.