Ernest Lehman

Ernest Lehman specializes in Percheron horses in Middlebury, IN, serving Elkhart County and the Michiana region near South Bend. He is devoted to breeding strong, versatile Percheron horses and has been active in the draft horse community for more than a decade. He maintains membership in the American Percheron Registry and adheres to rigorous health screenings, including annual soundness exams and joint evaluations.

His operation blends thorough pasture turnout with daily handling to foster calm, responsive temperaments and introduces foals to harness work in a relaxed, low-stress environment. The farm’s history spans three generations and its rolling pastures offer a classic setting for horses to grow naturally. Numerous owners note their horses’ steady dispositions and solid conformation, reflecting Ernest Lehman’s careful attention to foundational well-being. Many of the horses have earned regional show ribbons for conformation and soundness, a testament to the breeding program’s consistency.