Melvin K. Stoltzfus

Melvin K. Stoltzfus Percherons in Ronks, PA, Lancaster County near Lancaster. He has been breeding draft horses for over a decade and holds membership in the American Percheron Horse Association, with all breeding stock undergoing routine veterinary screenings for soundness, reproductive health and genetic conditions. His Percherons graze on rotational pasture, receive balanced forage and grain rations, and spend nights in sheltered barns where foals are socialized with older horses and handlers from their first weeks.

The family farm has passed through three generations, and several Stoltzfus Percherons have earned ribbons at state fairs and agricultural shows, one colt even placing in a performance class. Stoltzfus provides detailed care logs, discusses best practices for driving and draft work, and offers mentorship on grooming, harness fitting and long-term maintenance. These Percherons are known for steady temperaments, sure-footed gaits and adaptability to both farm labor and pleasure driving over their lifespan.