Phillip Herschberger

Phillip Herschberger, Percheron horses, Sullivan, IL, central Illinois near Champaign, is recognized for his attentive breeding program rooted in tradition. He maintains registry memberships and follows industry-standard health testing protocols to ensure soundness, genetic health, and reliable temperament. His horses are foaled in pasture settings with access to run-in shelters and receive daily handling from birth to foster calmness and human trust.

His farm features multiple turnout paddocks, wood-stall barns, and seasonal rotation of fields to support hoof health. Training routines begin with groundwork, desensitization and light harness exposure, offering young horses a steady introduction to draft work. Bloodlines emphasize core draft qualities of strength, substance and a calm disposition suited for farm chores and pleasure driving.

Prospective owners often note the even temperament and willingness to learn displayed by these foals. The farm environment balances open pastures with regular barn checks and a feeding program tailored to support musculoskeletal development.