Taunton Farms

Taunton Farms is a Shire horse breeder in Shelley, Idaho, in the Snake River Plain near Idaho Falls. Brandee Likes has spent several years raising these horses and is registered with the American Shire Horse Association, overseeing routine health screenings for every foal.

Every horse at the farm lives in spacious paddocks with regular access to turnout on open grassland. In fenced pastures surrounding the timber-frame barn, mares and foals can seek shelter year-round. Early handling sessions introduce foals to gentle haltering and grooming, helping them become accustomed to daily care and human interaction. The farm’s approach emphasizes balanced nutrition and pasture rotation to support joint health and growth.

Taunton Farms carries a legacy of steady, careful breeding rather than flashy wins, and local riders appreciate the steady temperaments of its horses. Visitors often remark on the calm, attentive nature of the foals during farm tours.