Road Trip Close To Home: Duke Farms promotes nature through education in Hillsborough

Cherry Blossoms | Duke Gardens

Windermere Farms, established in 1962 by Abraham and Mary Allebach, began as a dairy farm but soon transitioned to include Percherons, becoming renowned for its Percheron breeding program. The farm's history is marked by its production of numerous National and World Champion Percherons, solidifying its reputation in the breed. A key figure in their success is the pioneering work in semen collection and shipping, notably with stallions like Blackhome Duke. Their breeding program focuses on produc

🌟🐴 Celebrating Over 60 Years of Excellence in Percheron Breeding! 🐴🌟 Since 1962, Windermere Farms has been dedicated to breeding, raising, and training registered Percheron horses. Founded by Abraham and Mary Allebach, what began as a dairy farm quickly grew into a world-renowned Percheron breeding operation producing multiple National and World Champions. We pioneered the collection and shipping of Percheron semen, starting with the legendary Blackhome Duke—revolutionizing the breed’s futur