Junior Mast

Junior Mast, Percheron horses, Sugarcreek, OH, in Ohio’s Amish Country near Canton. He has bred Percheron horses for more than twenty years, collaborates regularly with regional breeders and holds membership in the Percheron Horse Association of America. All breeding stock undergo routine soundness screenings, hoof evaluations and temperament assessments before joining the program. Horses are raised on rotational pastures with daily grain supplementation, regular farrier visits and monthly veterinary checkups, retiring to open acreage once breeding careers conclude.

Daily handling from foaling onward supports calm temperaments for both geldings and mares, with foals introduced to halter training before weaning. A family-run farm draws on three generations of draft horse expertise, and several horses have placed in regional hitch classes and demonstration teams at local fairs. Local agriscience students often intern here to learn about draft horse management, nutrition and farrier care. Owners can expect solid foundation training, follow-up support and advice as they incorporate these horses into working or show settings.