Frank Spitznogle

Frank Spitznogle, Percheron horse breeder in Cameron, West Virginia, operates from the Northern Panhandle near Pittsburgh.

He has been raising sturdy, well-mannered Percherons on his family’s small pasture since adopting draft horse breeding practices several years ago. His approach aligns with breed registry guidelines and includes regular veterinary health screenings to ensure sound conformation and temperament. Foals receive daily handling and exposure to farm routines from birth, promoting confidence and ease under saddle or harness. The adults rotate through paddocks with balanced forage and supplemental minerals to support muscle and joint health. Spitznogle values gentle training methods and time outdoors, noting that his horses develop calm dispositions suited for shows or light farm work. Visitors appreciate the horses’ steady demeanors and willingness to learn, reflecting a hands-on breeding philosophy rooted in tradition. Each year a few horses participate in regional agricultural showcases and working horse demonstrations.