Leon Carriages

Leon Carriages is a Percheron breeder in Shipshewana, Indiana, serving LaGrange County and the Michiana region near South Bend.

It was founded in 2008 and holds membership in the American Percheron Registry and the Indiana Horse Council. Breeding stock is selected for sound movement and sturdy bone structure suited to farm work and carriage driving. Horses undergo regular health screenings, including annual Coggins tests and hoof evaluations by a local farrier. Feeding is managed through a forage-based diet supplemented with trace minerals to support mature muscle and bone development.

Foals are handled daily from birth to foster gentle temperaments and simple transitions to harness training. The farm has produced multiple state fair hitch champions, reflecting a dedication to sound conformation and a willing disposition. Stalls are bedded with kiln-dried shavings, and turnout paddocks rotate every two weeks to maintain pasture quality and encourage natural social behaviors.