Howard Knepp

Howard Knepp, Percheron horse breeder in Loogootee, Indiana, serves Martin County and the Wabash Valley near Evansville. With years of experience following American Percheron Horse Association guidelines, he focuses on bloodlines known for sturdy build and steady temperament.

Foals are raised in open pastures with daily handling and turnout, allowing them to develop strength and familiarize with basic ground manners early. Stallions and mares live in family barns with plenty of space, and foaling stalls are cleaned and checked twice a day to maintain a calm environment.

Visitors note the horses’ willingness to work under harness for light farm tasks or carriage driving, reflecting a careful approach to early training. Howard Knepp believes that steady handling and consistent routines help each horse become a reliable partner on farm and trail. Horses often appear at county fairs and demonstration events, where their balanced gait and willingness draw positive comments from judges and attendees. Groundwork sessions let young horses adapt to harness slowly, reinforcing confidence before formal training begins.