Vern Ward

Vern Ward and Laurie Ward are Percheron breeders in Belle Fourche, SD, in the Black Hills region near Rapid City. They have been raising draft horses for several years and maintain membership with national breed associations where pedigree and temperament are carefully recorded. Their programs include routine veterinary soundness exams and seasonal farrier visits to support each horse’s long term well being.

The horses live in paddocks edged with native grass and open barns that encourage gentle handling from a young age. Vern Ward and Laurie Ward draw on decades of family farming to foster calm temperaments and reliable work ethics in each foal. Prospective owners often note the horses’ steady dispositions and solid build. Several of their horses have earned ribbons at regional shows and are valued for draft demonstrations and light farm work. Detailed records are provided for each horse’s lineage and health history.