John R. Hershberger

John R. Hershberger breeds Percheron horses in Norwich, NY, serving Chenango County and central New York near Binghamton.

He has been raising draft horses for more than two decades and holds membership in the Percheron Horse Association, with all breeding stock tested for common equine health issues. His horses are raised on pasture with daily turnout, socialized from weaning with gentle handling, and accustomed to farm life alongside other livestock.

The farm began as a family homestead in the early 1900s and maintains traditional care practices that emphasize soundness and temperament over speed. Owners describe Hershberger’s Percherons as reliable partners for light farm work and pleasure driving, noting their calm disposition and steady build. Each foal undergoes a veterinarian examination and vaccination schedule before joining its new family. The horses follow a forage-rich diet supplemented with balanced grains and receive regular trimming and dental care.