Ivan Schmucker

Ivan Schmucker, Percheron horses, Middlefield, OH, operates in Geauga County near Cleveland. He draws on extensive breed experience, holds memberships in recognized horse associations, and participates in national registry programs while following recommended veterinary health evaluations. His breeding program emphasizes pasture turnout, rotational grazing and daily handling so foals develop steady temperaments and early social skills. Stall accommodations and open paddocks are rotated to provide both shelter and room for natural movement.

Regular farrier visits and dental exams are scheduled to support healthy growth at every stage. Records include detailed lineage tracking, conformation assessments and gait evaluations at each growth stage to ensure consistent quality. Owner values transparency, open farm visits and detailed information about each horse’s health history and performance background. This combination of open farm settings and careful record keeping supports Percheron horses with balanced temperaments that adapt well to farm work, driving or leisure riding.