Lonnie Yoder

Lonnie Yoder is a Percheron horse breeder in Topeka, IN, serving northeastern Indiana near Fort Wayne. Yoder follows the standards of the national breed registry to maintain health testing and accurate bloodline records. The horses are raised in pasture-based barns with daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and strong social bonds while enjoying a forage-rich diet supplemented with balanced minerals.

Many of the horses have shown sturdy performance at regional county fairs and work demonstrations, reflecting a focus on traditional draft capabilities. The farm’s pasture rotation and stall layout is designed to support joint health and natural movement, and paddocks are cleaned daily to maintain a sanitary environment. Yoder’s care philosophy emphasizes sound conformation, balanced nutrition, and early handling developed over years of working with Percherons. Yoder’s record of healthy foals and consistent temperaments has earned positive feedback among local equestrians. Breeders and owners appreciate Yoder’s transparent approach to lineage and living conditions.