Small Farms

Small Farms, Percherons, Loogootee, IN, are nestled in Martin County and the Indiana Uplands near Evansville. Lawayne Knepp and Laura Knepp have been raising Percheron horses for over a decade and hold membership in the American Percheron Horse Association, pairing sturdy breeding lines with annual veterinary soundness evaluations. Their herd enjoys rotational turnout on lush pasture and daily handling to foster calm temperaments.

Monthly farrier visits and tailored nutrition plans support each horse’s development and long-term soundness. The couple focuses on draft performance and family-friendly temperaments, reflecting generations of hands-on care in a climate of gentle routines. Horses are stabled in roomy stalls with daily pasture transitions and social turnout for peer interaction. An on-site arena provides a sheltered space for initial groundwork and early rider familiarization. A recent foal from their program earned a third-place ribbon at the regional draft horse showcase, highlighting their eye for balanced conformation and willing attitude.