Matthew Barter

Matthew Barter, Percheron horses, Batavia, OH, in Clermont County and the Ohio River valley near Cincinnati, raises sturdy draft horses. He has been breeding Percheron horses for over a decade and stays involved in local and national draft horse associations. Foals are introduced to handling early in shaded paddocks to develop calm temperaments before pasture turnout.

All horses receive balanced nutrition and regular farrier and veterinary care at his family-owned farm, shaded by mature oaks and overlooking fenced run-ins. Yearlings often join gentle trail outings across rolling fields and have been featured in county fairs and local parades for their surefootedness. He follows industry health-testing recommendations and maintains active membership in national Percheron associations, sharing updates with families and fellow breeders. Families value his transparent communication and the supportive community that has grown around years of shared horsemanship.