Melvin Stoltzfus

Melvin Stoltzfus is a Percheron breeder in Hopkinsville, KY, in Christian County and the Land Between the Lakes near Nashville. He has been breeding Percheron horses for more than a decade and participates in draft horse associations that uphold rigorous health exams and routine farrier care. He is affiliated with the Percheron Horse Association and ensures all stallions and mares undergo confirmation scoring and regular veterinary screenings.

His horses are raised on pasture with daily handling from foalhood to encourage calm temperaments and solid bone development. Each foal is introduced to harness and ground-driving exercises before weaning to foster versatility. He blends forage-rich pastures with balanced grain rations, tailoring nutrition for growth and endurance. The farm sits on land long used for draft horses, and its barns combine traditional design with modern nutrition planning. Buyers often note the horses’ steady dispositions and durable health records throughout various foal crops.