Fred M. Chettle

Fred M. Chettle and Darlena J. Chettle are Percheron breeders in Wellsville, OH, in northeastern Ohio near Cleveland. They have been involved in Percheron breeding for over fifteen years and maintain active membership in the American Percheron Horse Association.

Their horses live on open pasture with access to well-ventilated barns, where they receive balanced diets and regular farrier and veterinary care. Each foal is introduced to basic ground handling and turnout routines to promote steady growth and gentle temperaments. Breeding stock undergoes routine evaluations for conformation and soundness before placement in the program. They adhere to breeding guidelines for selection of mares and stallions to preserve the breed’s characteristic strength and temperament. The farm’s quiet surroundings and family-run operation create a nurturing environment for horses destined for driving or light farm work.

Visitors comment on the breeders’ transparency and the foals’ calm demeanor at every stage of development.