Stephen Keener

Stephen Keener breeds Percheron horses in Ellijay, GA, Gilmer County and North Georgia near Atlanta. He has bred and trained Percheron horses for over a decade, and he maintains membership in a national draft horse association. Each horse enjoys daily turnout on spacious pastures and is introduced to handling from an early age under shelter on his family farm.

Yearlings raised alongside broodmares in a hand-hewn barn adapt smoothly to group turnout and cross-ride activities. The farm’s roots run back several generations, lending a sense of continuity to the breeding program. His focus on temperament and soundness has sent foals to small farms, therapeutic riding programs and light draft work. Owners appreciate the additional guidance on pasture management and basic hoof care that underscores his commitment to lifelong support. Visitors to the farm remark on the relaxed atmosphere and thoughtful routines that support each animal’s well-being.