Duane A. Raber

Duane A. Raber breeds Percheron horses in Millersburg, Ohio, Holmes County and the Amish Country near Cleveland. He has spent more than a decade refining bloodlines under Percheron Horse Association of America standards, scheduling routine veterinary health checks and genetic screenings.

Foals receive daily grooming and early harness introduction to ensure steady development and social confidence by six months. His horses are raised on open pasture with biweekly hoof trims and gentle handling to foster calm, adaptable temperaments. Select mares trace to European foundation lines and his stallions have been featured at regional draft horse showcases.

Operating from a century-old family farm, Duane combines traditional husbandry with a focus on sound structure and steady gains in strength. During winter months the horses are housed in heated stalls and fed a balanced ration of hay and grains to maintain condition. Visitors often note Duane's transparent breeding practices and the gentle interaction between handlers and horses in daily routines.