Ivan L. Schlabach

Ivan L. Schlabach works with Percheron horses in Fredericksburg, Ohio, in Wayne County near Cleveland. He has been breeding Percherons for over twenty years, follows Percheron Horse Association guidelines, consults with local draft horse groups and maintains comprehensive health screening and reproductive evaluations for all breeding stock. His farm includes spacious stalls with daily turnout on fescue-lined pastures, early handling routines that encourage foal confidence, and a balanced diet formulated with local forage and grains under veterinary guidance.

The barn sits on gently rolling pastures bordered by woodlands, offering natural shelter, seasonal water sources and consistent training in a calm setting. Horses from his program have earned recognition for soundness and steady temperament at regional draft horse shows, state fairs and community parades. Owners often comment on the clear communication and detailed record keeping he provides, noting the foals’ gentle manner and robust health as key strengths.