Norman Hershberger

Norman Hershberger breeds Percheron horses in Fredericksburg, OH, in midwestern Ohio near Cleveland. He is guided by standards from national equestrian associations and follows recommended health screening protocols for draft horses. Drawing on more than fifteen years of experience with draft horse lines, he has refined a program that balances structural soundness with gentle disposition.

His Percheron horses are raised in open pastures with daily handling, early socialization, and shaded areas that encourage both freedom to roam and steady bonding with handlers. Each horse has access to stabled shelter and rotational grazing fields with well-draining soil, sturdy post-and-rail fencing, and frequent pasture rotation for optimal forage health. A diet of mixed grass hay, locally sourced grains, and carefully calibrated mineral supplements supports healthy growth, strong bone structure, and overall vitality.

His focus on temperament makes these horses well suited for light farm work and therapeutic riding programs. Clients note the horses' steady nature and robust build.