Mervin R. Hershberger

Mervin R. Hershberger is a Percheron breeder in Syracuse, Indiana, serving Kosciusko County and the area near Fort Wayne. He has bred draft horses for over twenty years under guidelines established by major registries, and each animal undergoes annual veterinary exams and hoof care. The horses are raised on sprawling pastures adjacent to the family homestead, where daily grooming and groundwork help them develop a calm, trusting demeanor.

His broodmares have consistently produced foals noted for their steady temperament and sound structure, traits valued by both hobby farmers and show competitors. Mervin applies rotational grazing practices and natural forage to support digestive health and clean living conditions year-round. Visitors often comment on the quiet maturity of the herd and the hands-on approach that shapes each horse’s early foundation. His personal history on neighboring small farms gives him a lifelong connection to local agricultural traditions.