Jacob L. Hershberger

Jacob L. Hershberger, Percheron horses, Millersburg, OH, serves Holmes County and the Canton area. He has bred Percheron horses for more than a decade and holds registration with the Percheron Horse Association, with routine veterinary checks and regular hoof trimming.

His horses live in pasture-based herds with regular handling for gentle temperaments and early exposure to groundwork. The farm draws on family traditions of draft horse stewardship and a focus on sound conformation over quick trends.

Several of his foals have earned ribbons at local draft horse fairs and demonstrated calm dispositions in farm visits. Winter care includes sturdy shelters and custom hay blends to support health through cold months. Visitors often note the relaxed pace on the farm and praise the horses’ calm nature during handling. He updates his breeding program each year based on conformation reviews and movement assessments at regional gatherings.