Mercedes Stephen

Mercedes Stephen is a Percheron breeder in Alto, MI, serving Kent County and West Michigan near Grand Rapids. With more than a decade of experience in equine care, she follows recommended health screening protocols and maintains memberships in regional and national draft horse associations. Her Percherons are raised on pasture with daily handling to promote gentle temperament and adaptability for trail riding or driving. Raised on a multi-generation family farm, she applies traditions in pasture rotation and regenerative grazing.

The farm’s barn and turnout areas are designed for safe social interaction and seasonal shelter. Several horses from her program have earned ribbons at county fairs or contributed to community therapy programs. She offers each foal a gradual weaning schedule and personalized early training to support long term health. Every adult horse receives regular farrier visits and dental checks as part of her preventive health plan.