Sebastian Ortiz

Sebastian Ortiz, Shire horse breeder in Homer Glen, IL, Cook County and the Chicago area near Chicago, has been raising Shire horses for more than a decade and holds membership in the American Shire Horse Association. His foals are bred from foundation bloodlines imported from Britain and undergo regular vet checks and annual wellness screenings.

The horses graze on rotational pastures and receive daily handling to support calm temperaments and ease of training. He follows a sustainable low-stress handling method, and colts and fillies are introduced to carriage work and obstacle training under gentle supervision. Several horses have received ribbons at regional and county shows for conformation and temperament. Visitors often remark on their sheer size balanced by a gentle nature during farm tours and local parades. As a small-scale breeder on family-owned land, Ortiz emphasizes hands-on care from foaling through adulthood.