Eli Hershberger

Eli Hershberger, Percheron horses, Canton, MN, operates a small draft horse farm in southeast Minnesota and the Rochester area. With more than a decade of selective breeding, the farm is registered with the American Percheron Horse Association and follows recommended health testing for sound bloodlines.

Each horse benefits from pasture rotation, balanced feeding programs, regular farrier visits, and veterinary oversight to support long-term soundness. Foals are handled from birth to encourage confident temperaments, and daily turnout alongside adult horses promotes social learning. Hershberger draws on a multigenerational farming tradition, focusing on gentle draft traits and versatile strength well suited to farm work, showing, and family recreation.

The barns feature spacious stalls with deep bedding, and horses enjoy access to a sand arena for light training and groundwork. Owners appreciate the farm’s attention to individual care, noting clear communication about each horse’s progress and temperament during visits.