Michael Cox

Michael Cox, Percheron horses, Madison Heights, VA, serves Amherst County and the Piedmont region near Lynchburg with thoughtfully selected bloodlines. He follows guidelines from the United States Percheron Association and maintains health screenings for joint, heart and eye conditions. Foals and mares share roomy pastures and daily handling ensures they grow confident around people and other animals. His farmstead blends open fields with sturdy barn stalls so horses enjoy turnout along with sheltered rest.

Horses from his program are known for their steady temperaments and solid bone structure that suit both work and show settings. Each year he evaluates conformation and movement to guide his breeding choices and support versatile offspring. Detailed records accompany every foal, reflecting lineage, vet checks and early handling steps. He draws on time-honored draft horse breeding methods refined over many seasons to maintain strong heritage traits.