Joseph Mast

Joseph Mast raises Percherons in Middlebury, IN, Elkhart County and the Michiana region near South Bend. He is affiliated with recognized Percheron organizations and adheres to standard health-testing protocols, including annual veterinary exams and recommended genetic screenings. The farm reflects time-honored draft horse farming techniques, drawing on regional knowledge to maintain sound structure and temperament. On the property, foals and broodmares enjoy spacious pastures, daily turnout, and early socialization to develop confidence in varied settings.

Horses are handled from a young age and accustomed to farm machinery, visitors, and basic groundwork. All foals leave with registration through the national Percheron registry and complete health records. Balanced feeding plans incorporate regional forage and supplements guided by equine nutrition standards, and winter stabling offers individual stalls with regular exercise schedules and temperature monitoring. Guests often comment on the calm demeanor of the draft horses and the farm’s welcoming environment.