Mike Manley

Mike Manley is a Percheron breeder in Mitchell, NE, in the Nebraska Sandhills near North Platte. He participates in the American Percheron Horse Association registry and follows established health protocols with routine soundness exams, farrier visits and vaccinations. His programs focus on pasture-based rearing with daily turnout and early handling to promote calm temperaments and sturdy conformation. With over a decade of experience in draft horse care and training, he tailors each program to individual temperaments and long-term soundness.

Foals are socialized in family-like herds, giving them regular exposure to humans, livestock and light farm work. Many of his draft horses have earned ribbons at county fairs where their gentle strength and willingness to work are well regarded. His approach reflects respect for classic Percheron qualities, ensuring each animal is prepared for both performance and companionship. He monitors each horse’s diet closely, offering a balanced mix of pasture, hay and grain suited to draft breeds.