Cletus Yoder

Cletus Yoder, Percheron horse breeder in Topeka, Indiana, serves northeastern Indiana near Fort Wayne. Yoder has spent more than a decade raising draft horses, maintains memberships with national draft horse associations, and ensures all breeding stock undergoes regular veterinary health testing including joint evaluations and equine metabolic screenings.

The horses grow up on three hundred acres of mixed pasture and timberland, receiving daily turnout and hands-on socialization from foaling through training. He lets them lead a herd rather than stall living to reinforce social bonds and reduce stress.

The family farm has been stewarded by the Yoder family for three generations, grounding the breeding program in long-term care practices. Yoder’s herd has been featured in regional farm tours and local plowing exhibitions, where their steady demeanor and solid conformation often draw praise. Clients note the calm temperament and durable bone structure, qualities that lend themselves to light farm work, driving, and youth lesson programs.