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Cannon Valley Percherons
The Percheron Horse is said to have had its beginnings in the Le Perche
region of France where local mares were mated with Arabian stallions
during the 8th century. By the time of the crusades the Percheron was
widely recognized as outstanding for his substance and soundness, as well
as for his characteristic beauty and style. Percherons were first imported
to the US in 1839. They were so popular that by 1930, the government
census showed that there was 3 times as many registered Percherons as the
other four draft breeds combined. However, after WWII, the invention of
the tractor nearly made the breed extinct. Our Percherons are truly the choice for a versatile companion for working, riding, driving or pleasure! We are committed to preserving the Working Percheron and promoting their use as the finest working draft horse available.
World Champion Farm Team
World Percheron
Congress James A Olson, Daughter Lori Volden, with Texas Irean’s Lady and Silver Oaks Sondra
Thank You! To all those who helped us win the Percheron World Champion Farm Team, at the World Percheron Congress, Lexington, VA Oct 06, and provided th eir support and encouragement through out the past year!(Hover over photos to read captions)
All of our family and Friends!
Percheron Association Beginners Driving Clinic, 21-25 April '05 Here are just a few photos of the clinic that was held at Dick and Marie Brown’s Heritage Farm in Hudson, IA. (Hover over photos to read captions)
What’s Been Happening! (Hover over photos to read captions) World Percheron Congress: The Hi-light of October 2006 was our trip to Lexington, VA! Our Adventure started out in IA at Dick & Marie Brown’s Heritage Farm along with Wayne Westcott from Missouri. The drive was long but uneventful- except for the beautiful scenery of the VA Mountains! After competing in the Walking Plow, Sulky Plow, Obstacle Course, Log Skid and Heavy Weight Pull, and after the tallying of top points, they finally announced the winner …..the drive back didn’t seem quite so long!
Article in Winter 06 addition of Draft Horse Journal: “Jim Olson, The Man From Cannon Valley”, Thank you to Curtis Knoll, of Alma, WI who wrote this wonderful article while recuperating from surgery. Curtis is slowing bringing around a nice pair of fillies and is quickly becoming an accomplished teamster in his own right.
Training Tess: After the article came out in the DHJ, the Vinipole’s from Mauston, WI contacted us to train their mare, Tess. Penny and I talked some about the mare and while we really didn’t have plans on breaking outside horses, Penny assured us that while Tess was already an (unbroken) 4 year old, she was very mellow. I seriously had my doubts, but after dad and I discussed it, we agreed to take on Tess- And Tess made her halter debut at the Elroy Fair, where she took 1st place Mare, Grade. Congratulations! Weddings in Hokah, MN and Viroqua: We had some beautiful photo opportunities while at a wedding at Como Falls Park, in Hokah, MN
New Barn at Tomah: The Monroe County fair board decided to reallocate the draft horse portion of the existing horse barn to the 4H for the rabbits, chickens, and Lamas. Due to this eviction notice, and with the sale of the County Farm at Rolling Hill, the Monroe County Draft Horse Club got a new horse barn! It took many hours, and many hands to complete the interior stalls but the finishing touches were complete the night before the fair! Special thanks go out to Brain and Dusty Brooks for their leadership in the whole affair!
Tragedy at the World Clyde Show hits Close to Home: Those in the draft horse family in Wisconsin are close, and we all (no matter what breed) took pride in the fact that the World Clydesdale show was coming to Madison. The excitement turned to sorrow as we found out of the loss of Devere and Barb Clay and Hope and Erin Briney due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Truly a great loss to the Draft Horse community.
Breaking Fillies: It was about time to break the 4 two year olds that had gotten fat and sassy all summer. Despite one small incident that had ended as QUICKLY as it began, all went well with the fillies and all had a handful of drives under their belts before the cold weather set in.
Mischka Draft Horse Calendar in both! Dad, Lady and Sandy made the small desk calendar (January) and the large calendar! Thanks to Bob Mischka for taking such beautiful photos of Lady and Sandy – he is truly a Master Artist!
On a sadder note, we lost Lou, one of our first Percheron mares this year. She came from an Amish Sawmill as about a 10 year old, and taught me everything I know about driving! In her retirement years, she went to a neighbor’s farm to teach them to drive. She had the patience of a saint and the heart of a lion. We estimated her age at death at approximately 32. She will truly be missed.
Meet The Herd
Thanks
to Jaeger’s Percheron’s, Charles City, IA, for
"Summit Farms Lilly", Sire; Pleasant View Michael. Thanks to Summit Farms Inc, Iowa Farms, IA for making this fine filly available for us.
"Grace is a 4 year old, elegantly refined, grey mare that will make an excellent carriage horse for weddings, and may even turn into a great riding horse!"
"Silver Oaks Sondra" aka "Sandy"
"Muddy Buddy, 5 year old pony, ruler of the herd, escape artist extraordinaire and friend to all children."
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James A. Olson 608-269-3825 24418 Co Hwy X |
Marc & Lori Volden 608-269-9036 9021 Maverick Ave. |
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Cashton, WI 54619
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Copyright © 2005-2009 Cannon Valley Percherons/Olson Century Farm Photos by Lori Volden are the sole property of Lori Volden. Any use/reproductions of these photos are strictly prohibited without permission
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Photos by (unless otherwise stated) Lori Volden
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