Ephraim S. Stoltzfus

Ephraim S. Stoltzfus breeds Percheron horses in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in southwestern Kentucky near Nashville. He has worked with Percherons for over a decade, participating in the American Percheron Horse Association and maintaining health testing protocols such as soundness exams and vaccinations. Foals are raised on pasture with daily handling to promote calm temperaments and introduce them to family routines from an early age.

Adults live in open-stall barns with regular turnout, and each horse receives individualized care tailored to structural and nutritional needs. Young stock receives basic halter training and exposure to light draft work to build strength and manners. Many of his horses have appeared at regional agricultural fairs and draft horse shows, reflecting sturdy conformation and gentle disposition. Visitors often note the relaxed herd dynamics and consistent attention to well-being that guide his breeding philosophy. Such early experiences are intended to prepare horses for a variety of roles, from light farm duties to pleasure driving.