Arden O. Borkholder

Arden O. Borkholder is a Percheron horse breeder in Centreville, MI, serving southwestern Michigan near Kalamazoo. Its involvement in the American Percheron Society for more than two decades underlines a steady focus on bloodlines and health testing through regular veterinary exams. Foals grow up under careful supervision in spacious paddocks where daily grooming and early handling help develop calm temperaments.

Arden’s barn dates back over a century, giving each generation of horses a traditional home beneath restored timber beams. Visitors often note the gentle nature of the team’s mares and stallions and appreciate the open-air stabling designed to encourage natural movement. Several of its horses have placed in draft horse pulls and local fair competitions, a testament to the balance of strength and steady disposition. Reviews highlight the attentive follow-up and willingness to share insights on feed regimens and farrier routines for easy transitions. Arden emphasizes pasture rotation and group turnout so horses learn herd behavior and enjoy varied grazing each season.