Samuel J. Shetler

Samuel J. Shetler is a Percheron horse breeder in Westfield, WI in Marquette County and central Wisconsin near Wisconsin Dells. He has been raising Percherons for more than fifteen years, maintains membership in the American Percheron Society, and ensures annual veterinary exams alongside routine farrier visits.

His farm blends open pasture with well-ventilated barns, offering daily turnout and shaded loafing areas. Foals are gently handled from birth to build trust and ease in groundwork, and mares receive customized nutrition plans based on life stage and workload. Vaccinations and deworming are scheduled according to veterinary guidelines, with thorough recordkeeping for each animal.

Several of his horses have appeared in regional draft exhibitions and historical wagon demonstrations, praised for their steady gait and calm demeanor. Clients often note the approachable nature of the farm setting and the consistent attention each horse receives. Visitors have appreciated seeing the young stock exercised in a forty-acre field, noting the herd’s healthy interactions and well-developed musculature.