David E. Bontrager

David E. Bontrager is a Percheron breeder in Lagrange, IN in the Great Lakes region near Fort Wayne. He follows standards set by regional draft horse associations and schedules regular health checks with certified veterinarians. His stallions and mares live on a family-run property where they benefit from rotational grazing and individual attention during foaling season.

Daily turnout on wide pastures contributes to strong bone development and calm temperaments, and early handling introduces foals to halters and gentle leading. Clients praise his steady approach to breeding, noting the steady dispositions and lasting soundness of horses well suited for farm work or driving.

With years of tradition on the same homestead, the farm emphasizes a balance of proven bloodlines and hands-on care that supports both hobbyist riders and teamsters. Each foal is registered with national breed registries and microchipped before joining its new home to ensure clear lineage records.