Steven Loverink

Steven Loverink, Percheron horses, Medford, MN, Steele County and southern Minnesota near Minneapolis. He has years of experience with the breed and participates in national Percheron registry programs, conducting routine veterinary health exams and conformation assessments.

His draft horses live on open pasture with access to shaded shelters, and daily handling helps build steady, reliable temperaments. Regular turnout, balanced nutrition, and pasture rotation support their structural soundness and longevity. Several of his horses have been chosen for light draft work at area farms and county fairs, and he welcomes visitors to see the facility by appointment. Visitors often note the calm, social nature of the youngsters as they interact in family groups. Foal care includes daily health checks, early handling, and gradual turnout to ensure robust development and confidence in new youngsters. The facility uses winterized barns with deep bedding and provides hoof trimming and dental care under guidance from local equine professionals.