Melissa Alfaro

Melissa Alfaro, Percheron horse breeder in Howard, OH, serves Knox County and the Columbus area. Working with Percheron bloodlines for over ten years, she has built a reputation for consistency in both temperament and strength. Her breeding program emphasizes health screening and joint evaluations to promote sound development and longevity.

Foals are raised in open pastures with daily handling to encourage calm manners and adaptability to different activities. Sheltered run-in sheds and secure paddocks provide protection from Ohio weather extremes while allowing freedom of movement. Melissa integrates natural horsemanship principles passed down by regional Percheron enthusiasts to prepare horses for draft work and driving.

Operating on a family-owned property with mature grazing fields and a greenhouse nursery for organic hay production, her horses thrive on high-quality forage and quiet surroundings, and several have placed well at regional draft horse shows, reflecting balanced conformation and gentle disposition.