Resting Ridge

Resting Ridge, Percheron horses, New Windsor, MD, Carroll County and the Piedmont region near Baltimore. Gilbert Neil Parish and Brenda Sands are members of the American Percheron Horse Association and have worked with draft horses for more than 15 years, adhering to regular health screenings and farrier visits. Their breeding barn blends pasture turnout with daily handling to encourage calm, trainable temperaments in foals. They maintain detailed lineage records and collaborate with local equine health professionals.

The pair manages a family-run farm where Percheron mares and foals share spacious paddocks and receive grain mixtures formulated for draft breeds. Gentle groundwork and exposure to driving harnesses begin early under close supervision. Their foals often appear at county fairs and driving events near Baltimore, demonstrating balanced gait and reliable nature. Each foal reflects Resting Ridge’s commitment to sturdy conformation and a steady disposition suited to farm work or hobby driving.