Allen Hershberger

Allen Hershberger is a Shire horse breeder in Tuscola, IL, serving central Illinois near Champaign. On his family-run farm he has dedicated more than a decade to selective breeding of strong, sound Shire lines, maintaining thorough veterinary health evaluations and routine testing for common equine conditions. He stays active in regional performance clinics and carefully evaluates each horse for soundness and temperament.

Each foal is raised in spacious pastures with regular turnout and early handling to encourage gentle behavior. Feeding routines focus on balanced nutrition and proper conditioning to support draft horse growth. Allen blends traditional farm methods with low-stress handling and natural hoof trimming to prepare horses for work or show. Early exposure to pasture grazing and farm equipment helps develop calm, adaptable temperaments. Many visitors comment on the rolling green pastures and the horses’ calm interactions with handlers.