David R. Hershberger

David R. Hershberger is a Percheron breeder in Apple Creek, OH, in Wayne County and Northeast Ohio near Cleveland. He has been breeding Percheron horses for more than a decade and maintains membership in the Percheron Horse Association, with regular health testing and up-to-date Coggins screening. He participates in regional fairs and local draft horse shows, earning a reputation for steady temperament.

His horses are raised on pasture and rotated through grassy paddocks where they learn to graze and interact safely. Daily turnout is offered alongside adult mares and geldings and foals grow up under careful supervision. Winter months bring the herd into well-ventilated stalls with fresh bedding, and feed includes locally sourced hay and a balanced grain blend suited to draft horses.

The farm’s approach emphasizes gentle handling from foaling to training, reflecting a history of family stewardship. Breeding stock are selected for sound conformation and steady temperaments, a practice noted by local riders for producing reliable partners.