Melburn D. Byler

Melburn D. Byler, Percheron horses, Curwensville, PA, is a small-scale draft horse breeder in Clearfield County near State College. He has been breeding Percheron horses for more than a decade and participates in the Percheron Horse Association registry. Byler’s herd ranges from foundational bloodlines, and he selects stallions and mares based on sound structure and steady temperaments. Winter months are spent in a renovated timber-framed barn fitted with heated waterers and ample bedding.

Animals live in pasture-based paddocks through spring and summer, and daily handling encourages calm interaction with handlers and visitors. Foals begin group turnout to develop social skills and are gradually introduced to light cart driving and field work to build strength. Health assessments include annual farrier visits, routine deworming, and regular veterinary checkups to monitor joint and hoof health. Several foals have earned ribbons at county fairs, demonstrating the breed’s characteristic balance of power and grace.