I also live in michigan.(north of Grandrapids and east of muskegan near newaygo.)Beautiful country here.53 years old,7 grown kids and 10 grandkids.Just downsized myself from breeding spotted walkers.Now own a gentle giant."Clydesdale mare".She even stretches downward to help me to get on and off of her. eats.drinks and costs alot more to keep though!Started collecting budweiser stuff even though I don't drink the stuff!Breed and sell German shepherds for a hobby.They are such smart dogs.All the grandkids love coming here to visit.Its like a petting zoo!