Mike L. Schmidt

Mike L. Schmidt and Diana Schmidt are breeding Percheron horses in Valley City, ND, in Red River Valley near Fargo. Their program is enrolled with national draft horse associations and adheres to comprehensive health screening and genetic testing for all breeding stock. This program draws on several generations of family involvement to preserve the breed’s strength and gentle nature through selective pairing and record keeping.

The horses live on a family farm with spacious pastures, rolling hills and a sheltered barn for year-round comfort. Foals are handled daily to support early socialization and confidence around people and equipment. The farm features open fields, wooded paddocks and seasonal streams to encourage natural foraging and shade. Breeding stock undergoes regular veterinarian checkups and routine farrier visits to ensure soundness and vitality.

Their focus on calm temperament and solid conformation has produced horses suited to driving, light farming and community demonstrations.