Leroy E. Hershberger

Leroy E. Hershberger is a Percheron breeder in Beach City, OH, serving Stark County and the Akron area. With more than two decades of experience, he is a member of the American Percheron Society and routinely screens for health issues common in draft horses.

The Percherons live on open pasture and barn stalls that are cleaned daily, with regular handling to support calm temperaments. Every foal undergoes early hoof care and daily grooming to establish trust. His breeding program emphasizes balanced conformation and quiet disposition suited for both draft work and driving. Several of his horses have earned regional performance ribbons and fill roles in therapeutic riding programs. Facility tours are arranged around feeding schedules to minimize stress on the herd. Leroy draws on a family tradition of horse care, sharing his knowledge with visitors and young apprentices who learn natural horsemanship methods.