Harold J. Leach

Harold J. Leach is a breeder of Percheron horses in Rittman, OH in Wayne County and Northeast Ohio near Cleveland. He has worked with draft horses for more than two decades and holds active membership in the Percheron Horse Association. All breeding stock undergoes regular and rigorous health screening for genetic conditions common in draft breeds.

Foals are raised on pasture paddocks with daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and early training. Their barns provide shelter during Ohio’s changeable seasons while turnout routines support natural movement. Several of his horses have earned ribbons at state fairs and local exhibitions, reflecting his steady approach and respect for the breed’s heritage. His farm follows a rotational grazing system and offers customized nutrition plans for each horse based on veterinarian guidance. Leach emphasizes transparency by sharing pedigrees and performance records with each new owner.