Emery R. Yoder

Emery R. Yoder breeds Percheron horses in Orrville, Ohio, in northeast Ohio near Cleveland. Yoder has been involved with Percheron horses for many years and stays active in breed registry programs that emphasize soundness and temperament testing.

On the farm, foals spend their first weeks alongside mature horses in spacious fields and receive daily handling to encourage calm, confident behavior. Feedback from draft horse show judges highlights the consistent temperament and solid build of Yoder’s Percherons. Each horse receives regular veterinary care including vaccinations, dental checks and hoof trimming.

Pasture rotation and high-quality forage support strong musculoskeletal development and overall well-being of foals and adults. Barn stalls are lined with straw bedding and open to shared paddocks so horses can interact freely while sheltered from weather. The farm’s roots in local draft horse traditions are reflected in the steady gaits and sturdy hooves of each animal.