James Hostetler

James Hostetler, Percheron horses, Shipshewana, Indiana, in northeast Indiana near Fort Wayne. With more than fifteen years of experience, he is a member of the Percheron Horse Association and follows a comprehensive health testing protocol to ensure sound conformation and genetic health. His horses are raised on a century-old family farm, where they live in spacious pastures and receive daily handling to build trust and confidence.

Several of his foals have earned regional driving competition awards, reflecting a focus on gait quality and temperament. Visitors often note the calm environment and clear attention to each animal’s nutritional program, which combines pasture grazing with tailored forage blends. He maintains individual health records and works with local equine veterinarians to schedule regular dental and hoof care. Many of his mares are accustomed to harness and light draft work by age two, making them reliable partners for carriage rides or small-scale agricultural tasks.