Ben Hochstetler

Ben Hochstetler is a Percheron horse breeder in Middlebury, Indiana, in Elkhart County and the Michiana region near South Bend. He has been working with Percheron horses for several years, participating in regional associations and following comprehensive health screening protocols.

His horses are raised on open pasture with daily turnout and gentle handling to encourage steady temperaments. Visitors often note the calm disposition and solid conformation of his foals during farm visits. The operation includes heated stalls for winter comfort and open-sided shelters for summer turnout, supporting healthy growth in all seasons.

He shares breeding insights at local equine workshops and offers guidance on foaling management to fellow horse enthusiasts. His operation combines modern care protocols with time-honored techniques derived from a family history of draft horse breeding. Early handling and exposure to farm routines help ensure his foals remain calm around machinery, livestock, and visitors.