Meadowvale Shires *

Meadowvale Shires *, breeders of Shire horses in Watsontown, PA, is set amid rolling fields in Northumberland County and the Susquehanna Valley near Harrisburg. It follows breed association guidelines, maintains membership in the American Shire Horse Association, and arranges routine health screenings to ensure each foal meets established soundness standards.

Horses are raised in roomy pastures with daily handling, seasonal turnout schedules, and early exposure to basic training and human interaction. The farm combines time-honored draft horse traditions with attentive daily care to support gentle temperaments and reliable work ethic. Owner Denise A. Ertel brings years of equine behavior experience to each horse’s development. Grooming areas, covered wash bays, and sheltered stalls are available, and horses receive tailored nutrition from locally sourced feeds. Meadowvale’s Shire horses have appeared in local carriage drives, historical reenactments, and area agricultural events, reflecting the breed’s versatility.