Melvin Thompson

Melvin Thompson is a Percheron breeder in Marshall, Illinois, Clark County and eastern Illinois near Springfield. He has been raising draft horses for more than a decade and maintains active memberships in national equine registries with routine health evaluations for all stock. His horses are raised on pasture with daily socialization and free access to shelter, ensuring steady growth and calm temperaments.

Thompson emphasizes gentle handling to prepare his foals for work or show, blending traditional farm practices with thoughtful training. His mares and stallions graze on rotational pasture and receive regular farriery and veterinary care. Many of his Percherons have gone on to competitive pulling events or therapeutic equine programs, reflecting his commitment to sound breeding principles. Each spring his pregnant mares move to spacious foaling stalls for close monitoring and prompt care. His family-run operation carefully tracks pedigrees and temperament, a practice noted by fellow Percheron enthusiasts.