Karen Block

Karen Block is a Percheron breeder in Pittsburgh, PA, serving Allegheny County and the Laurel Highlands near Johnstown. She has worked with draft horses for more than ten years and maintains active membership in the Percheron Horse Association, ensuring that all breeding stock undergo routine health screenings and follow recommended genetic testing protocols.

Each foal is raised in a pasture-based setting where daily turnout and hand-led walks help build strength and a balanced temperament. Karen prioritizes gentle handling from birth and introduces foals to farm activities like harness work and public demonstrations to nurture confidence. Several of her Percherons have earned ribbons at county fairs, and farm visitors often remark on the horses’ calm disposition and solid build.

Raised on a small family farm dating back three generations, her herd benefits from rotating pastures, research-based feeding, and shelter designed for seasonal comfort.