Mahlon Gingerich

Mahlon Gingerich is a Percheron horse breeder based in Rocky Comfort, MO, serving McDonald County and the Ozarks near Joplin. He has been breeding draft horses for over 15 years, holds membership in the American Percheron Horse Association and maintains rigorous health screening for temperamental and structural soundness.

Each foal spends months on open pasture, receiving daily handling that fosters calmness and adaptability. His farm emphasizes traditional husbandry with turnout, nutritional plans tailored to draft needs and early exposure to hitch training. Clients often comment on the consistent temperament and muscular build of his horses, a testament to his focus on heritage traits. Offspring have found roles in riding schools, therapeutic programs and light farm work. The stable facilities include large sheltered runs and heated barns for foals in winter, ensuring comfort throughout the seasons. A recent customer noted the gentleness of these Percherons under saddle and their willingness to learn, reflecting consistent handling on the farm.