Eli J. Yoder

Eli J. Yoder, Percheron horses, Chatfield, MN is a family breeder in southeast Minnesota near Rochester. He brings more than ten years of breeding experience and follows established guidelines for Percheron horse health with routine veterinary checks, annual farrier care and soundness evaluations.

The horses are raised on rotational pasture and housed in a century-old barn, receiving daily handling from foal stage to encourage trust and ease of training. His approach emphasizes calm temperament and thoughtful socialization so the animals adapt well to draft work, farm shows and community parades.

Guests often remark on the gentle nature of his stock, the orderly paddocks and the farm’s peaceful setting. Breeding stock is selected for strong conformation and sound movement to ensure durable working horses. Each foal stays with its dam until well weaned and benefits from early exposure to handling and farriery. Families and working-horse enthusiasts alike value his balanced focus on tradition, welfare and practical skills training.