Merri Jane Hayes

Merri Jane Hayes specializes in Percheron horses in Richfield, ID, south-central Idaho and Magic Valley near Twin Falls. She maintains membership in the American Percheron Horse Association and ensures each foal meets breed standards through regular veterinary health checks and nutritional planning. Raising horses on open pasture with shelter access, Hayes introduces foals to halter training within weeks of birth and emphasizes daily handling for a gentle disposition.

Her approach blends traditional draft horse values with modern care practices, offering animals suited for both hobby farms and light draft work. The horses thrive year-round thanks to rotational grazing and routine hoof care by an onsite farrier. Visitors note the relaxed atmosphere at the family-run farm and the steadiness of the mature horses during farm tours. Prospective owners receive detailed records on lineage, health screenings and early training milestones to support a smooth transition to new homes.