Duane Chupp

Duane Chupp breeds Percheron horses in Shipshewana, IN, in LaGrange County near Fort Wayne. Chupp has raised Percherons on his family farm for more than a decade and holds membership in the Percheron Horse Association of America. All breeding stock completes regular health checks including hoof, joint and cardiac evaluations to support sound draft performance.

Foals spend their early months on open pasture with daily handling to encourage gentle temperaments and social confidence around people. Several of Chupp’s horses have placed in local plowing demonstrations, reflecting a commitment to breed heritage and practical farm work. A balanced diet of locally harvested hay and grain follows guidelines from equine nutritionists to promote steady growth and sound hoof development.

Visitors often note the calm manner of the horses and the open layout of the barn, which includes spacious stalls and daily access to paddocks. Chupp’s thoughtful approach blends traditional draft horse values with attentive hands-on training for every foal.