Mary Anderson Krause

Mary Anderson Krause and William P. Anderson, Shire horse breeders in Mud Butte, SD, Harding County near Rapid City. They have bred Shire horses for more than a decade and participate in national breed registries. They ensure all breeding stock undergoes routine veterinary examinations and conformation evaluations to support long-term health.

The farm combines traditional draft training with gentle socialization to prepare horses for both farm work and community demonstrations. Their horses are raised on pasture with shelter available at all times and handled regularly from foalhood to encourage calm temperaments. This approach has earned praise from local owners who value the horses’ steady dispositions, strong build, and gentle nature around families and livestock. The family-run farm spreads across rolling acres with oak groves and separate paddocks that let young horses acclimate to herd life. Many graduates of their program find work in therapeutic riding centers and heritage farming operations.