Orvie Schmucker

Orvie Schmucker, Percheron horses, New Haven, Indiana, is based in Allen County and northeast Indiana near Fort Wayne. Schmucker has been raising Percheron horses for over a decade working with recognized equine associations and following established health testing standards. The facility includes spacious barns with clean stalls and insulated foaling suites designed for attentive care during breeding season.

Horses enjoy daily turnout across rolling fields, socializing in small groups, and receiving consistent groundwork to foster trust and ease of training. Several of Schmucker’s Percheron foals have placed in regional breed shows, reflecting a steady commitment to conformation and temperament. Visitors often note the farm’s calm atmosphere with shaded paddocks and a focus on approachable, well-mannered horses. A small herd size allows personalized attention to each animal’s dietary needs, including free-choice hay and rotational grazing to support sound hoof and muscle development. Schmucker emphasizes patient handling to ensure each horse responds confidently to harness or saddle, reflecting a hands-on approach carried out at every stage of growth.