Sudden Creek Shires *

Sudden Creek Shires *, Shire horses, Slayton, MN, is located in southwestern Minnesota near Sioux Falls. Ken Knuth has been raising Shire horses for more than a decade, maintaining active membership in the American Shire Horse Association and adhering to health screening guidelines. Foals and adults live in open paddocks and are introduced to daily grooming and gentle handling from an early age.

The farm’s approach emphasizes calm temperament and physical soundness, with horses often praised for their steady nature. Visitors note the clean stalls, balanced diets and thoughtful socialization that shape well-mannered companions. With attention to traditional draft-horse heritage and modern welfare standards, the farm supports riding, driving and light draft work. A local equestrian association praised the farm’s transparent records and commitment to temperament. The farm’s presence at county fairs and draft-pulling events reflects the horses’ training and adaptability.