Tracy Schriber

Tracy Schriber, Percherons, Gilmore City, IA, is a breeder in north central Iowa near Fort Dodge. She adheres to registry-recommended health screenings and maintains routine farrier and dental care for all horses, and she is active in the Percheron Horse Association to stay current with breed standards. Horses are nourished on a forage-rich diet supplemented with minerals tailored to draft breeds, and foals wean gradually under close supervision.

Each foal is raised on rolling pastures with daily handling to encourage a calm temperament and early responsiveness. Breeding stock is chosen for balanced bone density, correct movement and sound structure, guided by regular veterinary evaluations. The farm’s layout includes open barns and spacious turnout fields where young horses learn natural social behaviors.

Her hands-on approach stems from years working alongside local draft horse enthusiasts, resulting in Percherons valued for their steady disposition. Several horses from her program have placed at county draft horse shows, illustrating consistent quality in tradition-rich demonstrations.