Jonas Stoltzfus

Jonas Stoltzfus is a Percheron breeder in Paradise, PA, in Lancaster County and the Susquehanna Valley near Harrisburg. His program reflects more than a decade of working with this draft breed under the guidelines of recognized registries, including regular veterinary evaluations and gait assessments.

Each foal grows on rotational pasture that changes with the seasons, combined with daily handling to foster confidence and gentle acceptance of farm routines. Stallions and mares are carefully matched for conformation, temperament and drive, resulting in offspring suited for light draft work, carriage pulling or therapeutic riding programs. Hooves are trimmed every six to eight weeks and horses receive tailored nutrition blends that reflect forage testing and individual metabolism.

Visitors often remark on the horses’ calm nature and willingness to engage in groundwork or harness training, qualities honed through patient exposure to barn activities. The farm’s long tradition of draft horse husbandry shows in the consistent health and balanced disposition of each animal raised here.