John E. Abersold

John E. Abersold, Percheron horses, Fairmont, WV, north central West Virginia near Morgantown, is a small-scale breeder dedicated to classic draft bloodlines. He follows testing and inspection standards outlined by the Percheron Horse Association, ensuring each horse meets conformation and soundness benchmarks. Horses live mainly in pasture-based herds with daily turnout and early hands-on familiarization.

The farm’s gently rolling fields serve as a natural training ground, and a consistent schedule of veterinary and farrier visits supports overall well-being. Visitors have noted the calm temperament of the young stock and the breeder’s patient approach to foundational education. Nutrition is balanced according to each horse’s stage of life, and turnout routines encourage natural movement and social interaction. Abersold’s experience caring for draft horses spans multiple generations of family involvement, and he records pedigrees and performance metrics to guide selective matches. Regular evaluations at shows and local farm visits allow prospective horse owners to assess temperament and conformation firsthand.