THEY CAME LOOKING FOR A CLYDESDALE. THEY FOUND A WHOLE LOT MORE...
When Andrew and his wife, Anna, bought their farm near Kansas City, he had a pretty simple announcement.
He wanted a horse.
Not just any horse, either. A Clydesdale.
There was just one small detail.
Andrew had never been around horses in his life…
It's the Little Things: 10 Everyday Moments Around the Clydesdale Barn We Love
Owning Clydesdales gives us some pretty awesome moments.
(Lots of stresses too, but we'll save those for another day.)
Big events. Big crowds. Road trips. Clydesdale appearances. Media. And more than a few experiences we never could have imagined when JFP Equine started.
But here's the funny thing.
Some of the best moments aren't "big" moments at all.
They're the little things.
And they still make us smile…
Local Clydesdales Devastated to Learn Summer Vacation Is Almost Over
WATERLOO, IL — The JFP Equine Clydesdales were reportedly caught off guard this week after being informed that their lighter summer schedule is nearing its end.
Beginning in September, JFP Equine will ramp back up its fall schedule of hands-on Clydesdale experiences at our farm in Waterloo, Illinois, just outside St. Louis…
My Mount Rushmore of Draft Horses (And Why These Four Made the List)
As a part of JFP Equine and someone who has spent a lifetime around Clydesdales, Belgians, and other draft horses, I get asked a surprising question during our Ultimate Clydesdale Experiences:
"What's your favorite horse?"
The truth is, that's almost impossible to answer.
I mean... where do you even start?
— I finally decided to sit down and think about it.
Looking for Unique Things to Do Near St. Louis? Meet a Clydesdale Up Close
If you are searching for unique things to do near St. Louis, few experiences compare to standing by - and petting - a Clydesdale horse weighing more than 2,000 pounds.
Yep, a real-life Clydesdale.
Located just outside St. Louis, JFP Equine has become a destination for families, couples, horse lovers, photographers, and travelers looking for an unforgettable experience near St. Louis.
The Mount Rushmore of Draft Horse Hitch Drivers
One of the things people quickly realize when they spend time at JFP Equine is that my dad, Jim, has seen just about everything there is to see in the draft horse world.
He grew up with Belgians on the family farm. Showed horses competitively across North America for many years. Spent 25 years managing the most famous horses in the world — the Budweiser Clydesdales. And then returned to run his own successful Clydesdale business, JFP Equine.
Over the course of that career, he’s stood on the rail and in the ring with some of the best draft horse hitch drivers around.
So one day I asked him a simple question:
“If there was a Mount Rushmore for draft horse hitch drivers, who would you put on it?”
Clydesdale Strong: Introducing Our Collaboration with Wrangler Coffee Company
There’s something about early mornings at JFP Equine.
The air is still and the walk to the barn is quiet. All the BIG boys are at their pasture gates quietly waiting for the ‘human’ to let them in the barn for breakfast.
And now … it has a little extra flavor.
The Clydesdale That Made Us Think Twice
Every once in a while, a horse shows up that makes you pause.
Not because something is missing—but because something challenges what you thought you knew.
Meet Bristol - an up-and-coming 2-year-old gelding who’s been part of the JFP Equine barn since late last year.
250 Years Strong: How America & Clydesdales Became Intertwined
Before there were engines, highways, or skylines, there were horses.
Strong ones. Steady ones. And yes, some of them were very BIG ones …
A Clydesdale’s Christmas Routine
So, just what does a JFP Equine Clydesdale do on Christmas?
Honestly? It's not all that different than most other days.
But that’s kind of the point …
Top 5 Clydesdale Gifts of the Season
If you’re looking for a holiday gift that’s meaningful, unforgettable, and bigger than anything you can wrap … you’ve trotted into the right barn …
The Soothing Sounds of a Clydesdale: Why Quiet Barn Moments Matter
Every horse lover has a small ritual that keeps their passion alive.
For Jim Poole, founder of JFP Equine, it’s something beautifully simple …
A Legendary Tribute: When Ace the Clydesdale Led a Final Farewell
There are moments that remind us why we do what we do — moments that rise above the ordinary and touch something deeper.
We experience them seemingly every week with our Ultimate Clydesdale Experience. But, this one ... well, it went even a little deeper …
Full Circle: The Return of a Legendary Wagon to JFP Equine
Every once in a while, something truly special finds its way back home.
At JFP Equine, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by living history every day — from the Clydesdales in our barn to the craftsmanship of the harnesses and wagons they pull. But this time, the story runs a little deeper …
The Day Flame Joined the Barn: A Giant Among Giants
You’d think we’d be used to big around here at JFP Equine Clydesdales.
After all, when your average horse stands over 18 hands high at the shoulder and tips the scales around a ton, “large” is just part of daily life.
But then Flame arrived — and even Ace, the barn’s long-time heavyweight, took a second look …
The Secret Language of Clydesdales: 7 Things They’re Saying Without Words
When you spend enough time around Clydesdales, you start to realize something magical — they’re always talking to you.
Maybe not in words, of course, but in subtle shifts of their ears, the way they move their heads, even how they lean against your arm.
So today, we’re letting you in on a few secrets: here are seven ways our Clydesdales speak without ever saying a word …
