Ivan H. Kempf

Ivan H. Kempf breeds Percherons in Jefferson, OH, in Ashtabula County and near Cleveland. He has been involved with draft horse breeding for over a decade and participates in American Percheron Horse Association programs to ensure health testing and breed standards.

His horses live on spacious pastures, receive daily handling from foal stage and are exposed to gentle training routines to support their development. Several of his Percherons have placed at county fairs, reflecting their sound build and steady temperaments.

The farm's rolling hills and sturdy barns offer shelter through Ohio winters, and turnout areas are rotated to maintain pasture health. Visitors often comment on the serene barn layout and the respectful way each animal is handled. Each foal receives early socialization with family herds and a balanced diet formulated to support joint development. The breeding program emphasizes sound movement, correct angulation and a steady temperament suited to both farm work and recreational driving.