India Nichols

India Nichols, Percheron horse breeder in Huddleston, VA, serves Bedford County and the Smith Mountain Lake area near Lynchburg. She has more than a decade of experience with Percheron horses, participates in the American Percheron Horse Association, and ensures all breeding stock undergoes annual veterinary exams and clearances for common genetic conditions. Her herd enjoys pasture turnout year round, rotating between fenced paddocks and open fields to promote strong legs and healthy hooves.

Foals grow up alongside adult horses and receive daily groundwork sessions to build confidence and a calm disposition. Visitors at the family farm notice a relaxed atmosphere under mature oak trees, where Nichols shares care insights without pressure. Community members often commend her consistency and openness during public demonstrations at local fairgrounds. Her stall barn offers individual stalls with straw bedding, and foaling stalls include 24-hour monitoring to help each mare and foal settle comfortably. Her breeding program focuses on temperament and structural soundness, aiming to preserve the breed’s traditional strength while promoting adaptability in farm and hobby settings.