Prairie View

Prairie View Percheron horses in Newell, SD in western South Dakota near Rapid City are bred with a focus on sturdy conformation and gentle temperaments. The farm has followed best practices with carefully selected bloodlines and routine health screenings recommended by the national Percheron registry. These breeding horses live on open pasture with daily turnout and receive early handling to encourage trust and sociable behavior. Prairie View is run by Harlan and Mary Jacobsen, whose experience extends through multiple foaling seasons and close partnerships with local equine professionals.

The family’s century-old barn and adjacent corrals reflect a heritage of working with heavy-horse breeds on the prairie. Prospective owners often note the calm disposition of the foals and the transparency of the Jacobsens in sharing developmental milestones. Gentle groundwork and gradual introduction to draft work set these Percherons apart for performance or pleasure roles.