David E. Helmuth

David E. Helmuth raises Percheron horses in Ocala, FL, serving Central Florida near Gainesville. With more than a decade of involvement in draft horse breeding, he maintains registrations with the national American Percheron Society and follows recommended health testing protocols.

Each foal spends its first weeks in a pasture nursery before moving to family-style paddocks with daily grooming and hoof care. Training begins early with halter breaks and gentle harness introduction under covered arenas and oak-shaded paddocks.

The farm’s century-old barn and adjacent fields have welcomed three generations of Helmuths, blending traditional husbandry with modern equine nutrition. His Percherons have earned placements in regional draft horse pulls and local carriage exhibitions, prized for their calm focus. Clients appreciate the patient temperament and steady build of horses developed here, reflecting a commitment to sound structure and quiet confidence. He emphasizes balanced conformation and gentle temperament when selecting new stock.